All news: 2024

 A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

Hello everyone from Ararat! The program of the new group of the 7 Summits Club has begun. Today we arrived in the city of Van, stayed in a hotel. We checked the equipment, discussed all the plans for the ascent and tasted the local cuisine. Tomorrow we will move towards Ararat and begin our campaign. Although the altitude is already 1700 meters, so acclimatization has already begun!

Alexander Dorojukov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group "For Cheburashka" completed the program with a successful ascent of Mount Elbrus. We tried our best and reached the top.

Hello everyone! The Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club in full force ascended Western Peak of Mount Elbrus 5642m! Everyone is happy and with medals!

Take care of yourself! See you in the mountains!

All the weather and good luck!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Yesterday, the group "16-69" ascended to the top of Mount Elbrus 5642. Unfortunately, incomplete, not all members.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today (July 19) our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" made a successful ascent of Mount Elbrus.

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan from the "Always Gotov-s" group! The acclimatization part of the program continues. Three busy days flew by quickly, we are already in the Base Camp, resting, gaining strength before the decisive exit. During these days, we spent two nights in the Second Camp with a rotation to the Third Camp and Razdelnaya Peak itself, 6.148 m. It is worth noting that both groups, going in parallel, in full force entered Razdelnaya in a strong wind. And special mention should be made of our young 18-year-old participants Katya and Natalia, for whom Razdelnaya was the finale of the program. However, Katya, feeling confident in her abilities, changed her plans and decided to go with the main group to the summit of Lenin Peak! The weather is stabilizing, our chances are growing, we believe in our success. Guide Valery Myasoedov.

Andrey Berezin, guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Pamir is in touch!  The group "Gentlemen and Fairies" climbed, as part of the acclimatization,  the peak Razdelnaya (6148). We spent two nights in the Second Camp at an altitude of 5200. We got acquainted with the Lenin Icefall, with the famous "Frying Pan". We've gone down to rest now.  And we will wait for the weather for the ascent.

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 The group of the 7 Summits Club "Forbidden Flatlanders" has successfully reached the top of Mount Ararat. The night before the ascent, a thunderstorm broke out on the mountain, and we were afraid that we would have to walk in the rain. However, by 2 a.m. the rain had stopped, and despite the thick fog, we began to climb. In five hours we successfully reached the summit of Ararat. After going down the valley, the group went to the city of Dogubayazit, where we are currently resting after a strenuous hike.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Good evening! The group "16-69" went to acclimatization on the Pastukhov Rocks today. Due to the beginning of a thunderstorm, we quickly went down and managed to reach our camp before it began. Next, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was not very good, a thunderstorm covered us in the descent. But it wasn't unexpected for us, everything was according to the forecast, and we got down on time. Tomorrow is a rest day and the next night is the start to the summit.

Hello everyone! Today, the Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club completed the acclimatization cycle by climbing the Pastukhov Rocks! The weather was not pleasant. From a height of 4500m, we had to run away from the thunderstorm. But everyone is alive and well, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

News from the group "Forbidden flatlanders"! The weather was fine today and we quietly went up to the assault camp. Although we had to stand in traffic jams with horses for a while, but we rested a little longer from this. We settled in the camp, had lunch, rested and drove the crampons to the night exit. At dinner, we agreed on the procedure and rest before climbing. Good luck to everyone!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group "For Cheburashka" wanted to go for Cheburashka, but went to the Pastukhov Rocks. It was an interesting day. We jumped over rivers, escaped from the heat, then ran away from the thunderstorm. In general, everything is according to plan, we have gained altitude. The weather is normal, July. We are working further!

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" continued its acclimatization cycle. We took a cable car up to the Gara-Bashi station and then went out to the area of the Refuge of Eleven (4070 m). There we conducted training sessions on climbing on snow slopes. The condition and mood of the band members is excellent.

16.07. Hello everyone! The Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus today.  In the area of the Refuge of Eleven, we found a suitable place and worked out the technique of movement and belay on the snowy terrain. Everything turned out well. We are resting and preparing to continue high-altitude acclimatization tomorrow - to climb to the Pastukhov Rocks area.

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

  Today, our group "Forbidden Flatlanders", taking advantage of the good weather, went on an acclimatization climb to the assault camp on Ararat. The band members successfully reached the camp, enjoying the beautiful views and favorable conditions. And we went down to the base camp.

Tomorrow, the group plans to return to the assault camp for the night, and then conquer the summit of Ararat. We wish the participants good luck and safe ascent!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorojukov, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group "Beyond Cheburashka" today went up to the refuge "National Park", the place of our permanent base.  To settle in, we are quite comfortably accommodated. Then we gathered and walked to the Refuge of Eleven. There we held training sessions, that is, we tumbled in the snow. We learned to hack and walk in crampons. We returned for a delicious lunch. Acclimatization is proceeding according to plan.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group of the 7 Summits Club took the name "16-69". Today we went up to our assault camp refuge "National Park". After the placement, we went up to the area Refuge of Eleven. There we conducted training sessions on the technique of climbing on snow slopes. We learned to stop falling with an ice axe on a steep slope. And we also remembered the basics of the technique of moving in crampons on snowy and firn slopes.

Four new groups of the 7 Summits Club immediately began an acclimatization cycle before climbing Elbrus on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Under the guidance of our guides, the participants climbed to the area of the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. The weather was sunny and hot. The participants enjoyed a wonderful view of the summit of Mount Elbrus. After lunch, the group members went to the rental, where they took the missing equipment. Tomorrow, everyone goes up to the slopes of Elbrus for further acclimatization and training.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 Hurray! The 2024 season has begun on Ararat! News from the group "Forbidden flatlanders". Early this morning, our group left the city of Van and successfully reached the city of Dogubayazit. From there we went to the base camp of Mount Ararat. The weather was beautiful: a light breeze refreshed us and did not allow us to overheat under the eastern sun.

Upon arrival at the camp, we were greeted with a hearty lunch and dinner, after which we were placed in cozy tents. We enjoy the beautiful views and look forward to further adventures on this amazing mountain route.