All news: 2024

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

 Our group, which has not yet been named, started its program in the Elbrus region. Today we went our first acclimatization trip to the slopes of Mount Cheget. We were lucky with the weather today and even Elbrus opened for us. On the descent we passed through Donguz-Orun Lake.

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

Greetings from the Pamirs! The group "Gentlemen and Fairies" spent two days in the First Camp of Lenin Peak. To acclimatize, we went to Domashny Peak, up to a height of 4800 meters.  And today we held snow and ice classes.  We have mastered the skills of moving on ropes. Tomorrow we will go to the Second Camp for two nights, and we also plan to climb the Razdelnaya peak.

Valery Myasoedov, a guide of the 8000 Club, reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan from Lenin Peak from the group "Always ready-s"! We are already in the First Camp at 4,400 m! We reached it at a good pace in 5 hours. We didn't have time for lunch according to the schedule, but, of course, they were waiting for us, and the stuffed peppers were universally approved. The weather is not good, it is even more or less acceptable before lunch, which we took advantage of, today we held snow and ice classes, remembered the skills of using jumars and ascender devices. After lunch, it was swept away, we rest in comfortable tents with mattresses, pillows and blankets, and electricity is supplied to each tent, a light bulb and a pilot for charging. It's somehow more pleasant to experience bad weather this way.

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

The group "Elbrusians" accomplished their plans yesterday, we ascended Elbrus. The weather was great, the group was very pleased with our ascent! We are planning the next mountains!

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

The team of "Drunken adventurer traveler" in full force ascended to the highest point of Russia and Europe. The mood is great with the weather, we were very lucky, and most importantly, we managed to get down before the thunderstorm.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, our supergroup "Proseco 5642", in full force, climbed Mount Elbrus (5642m). At 7:40 we stood at the top and congratulated each other.

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan from the "Always ready-s" group! On the second day of the program, according to the plan, we had the beginning of active acclimatization, reaching the shoulder of Petrovsky peak. On a clear, slightly cool morning, Lenin Peak appeared in front of us. He appeared like such a snow-covered giant, showing his power and greatness and setting us up for a serious challenge. We accept the call and start working. The walk turned out to be unhurried, at a comfortable pace for everyone. We reached the 4000 m mark, admired the surroundings and went down to the camp at lunchtime. We never cease to be surprised by the service at the Base Camp and marvel at the amenities of our super comfortable yurts. It will be a pity to leave them, but tomorrow we plan to move to the First Camp. Guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Svetlana Kotlyar, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings to all from the Elbrus region from the ZUCCHINI team!  We accept your congratulations! After all, today our whole team ascended the highest point in Europe — Mount Elbrus 5642 m!

The weather was the most wonderful: there was not a cloud in the sky all morning and we had a stunning view of the Main Caucasian Ridge. We froze a little on the Saddle, but then the warm July sun warmed us up.

We stood at the top at 7.30 am, and already at 11 we celebrated our ascent in the refuge with champagne.

It was not an easy climb for all the participants, but all the efforts were definitely worth it. The members have realized their dream! For almost everyone, Elbrus became the first peak in their lives.

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov (Lenin Peak blitz program):

Today Is July 12th. The weather forecast is good.  And we go up to Camp 3. 6100m. And at night we go out to climb. It is the 8th day of our blitz, we arrived in Achik-Tash on July 5th.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Good afternoon, everyone! News in recent days from the Octobrata group. We started climbing at one o'clock in the morning on July 10th. The weather was not favorable: it was snowing and the wind was blowing, which knocked them off their feet. But we continued our hard way to the summit. When we reached the "Knife", a steep section at an altitude of 6700, the wind increased even more. And then the right decision was made to return back. At the same time, the wind did not abate, but knocked them down. Upon returning to the Third Camp, the weather did not improve. Gathering our strength, we went down to the First Camp and then to the glorious city of Osh. All participants are happy and joyful.

Pamir is in touch! The "Always ready-s" group at the base camp of Lenin peak Achik-Tash. 6 hours along the Pamir highway, and now we are at the foot of the giant. The camp greeted us with rain and snow. We were accommodated in comfortable yurts: with electricity and a shower in the room. Good comfort is the key to a good ascent. Tomorrow we are going to acclimatize to the slope of Petrovsky Peak. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Evgeny Fedyunin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Iran:

 10.07, 7th day. All salom from Iran!

The group of the 7 Summits Club "Partizans" devoted today to shopping and, no matter how much we would like it, there was again a gastronomic lunch in a wonderful restaurant.  This is certainly something special!

We completed the program with a festive dinner at the Sky Lounge restaurant on the 21st floor of our hotel!  The participants were also awarded certificates from the 7 Summits Club and from our Iranian partners, and medals were awarded for completing the Summits from the Seven Volcanoes program. Everyone is happy!

New horizons and ascents are ahead!

Pamir is in touch! The group (as yet untitled) gathered in the beautiful city of Osh, from where our path to Lenin Peak begins. Today we took a look at the sights of the city, including Mount Sulaiman.  We also tried the local cuisine. Then we are already going to Achik-Tash, to the base camp of Lenin Peak. One of the participants of our expedition is the famous cosmonaut Sergei Ryazansky. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Four groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Pastukhov Rocks that day. Thus, the acclimatization cycle for all these groups was completed. Ahead is a day of rest and an assault on the summit of Mount Elbrus. The weather was quite gloomy today, sometimes it snowed. The  summit of Elbrus was still not visible. Group guides: Alexander Avtomonov, Alexander Dorojukov, Svetlana Kotlyar and Dmitry Semenov.

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

Our group "Adventurer traveler" went to acclimatize on the slopes of Elbrus. We went up to our assault camp. We learned how to walk in crampons, conducted classes on using an ice axe and moving along snowy slopes. And they managed to get down before the precipitation began.

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

The Elbrus group sends greetings from the slopes of Mount Elbrus! Today we went up to our comfortable shelter "National Park". We climbed to a height of 4100, conducted snow and ice classes, waved hoes, and rang carbines. In general, acclimatization is in progress.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup has decided on the name, and now we are "Proseco 5642". Today we went up to our assault camp, where we learned how to put on crmpons and alpine systems. After that, they went to the area of the Refuge of 11, where they held snow classes. We learned how to walk properly on a snowy slope, also mastered movement in ropes and the most interesting thing, worked out the skill of self-arrest using an ice axe. The weather and the condition of the group are excellent.

Svetlana Kotlyar, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings from the KABACHKI team from Elbrus!  We are continuing our acclimatization program. Today, after breakfast, we packed our bags, registered the group with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and took a cable car up to the Gara-Bashi station. It was a little cloudy in the morning, but still Grandpa Elbrus greeted us!

We settled into a high-altitude refuge, learned how to properly put on high-altitude boots and crampons, and moved towards Refuge of 11 for snow and ice classes.

By lunchtime, clouds covered the mountain, hail began, but still we managed to work out actively: we learned how to use an ice axe correctly, mastered the technique of self-arrst on the slope, practiced moving along the fixed ropes.

In general, the acclimatization program is going according to plan!

Downstairs, a delicious lunch was waiting for us, prepared by the caring hands of our alpine chef Olga Demina. The guys are absolutely delighted with the service!

Now we are resting and preparing for tomorrow's trip to the Pastukhov Rocks.

Guide of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Today, 07/9.24. The group "Octobrata" came in full strength and in full health to the Third camp at an altitude of 6100 meters.  The weather does not want to spoil us and tests our endurance. Everything is fine with us: we settled into tents, had a hearty snack and went to bed. Because, as always, we have an early exit.

Greetings to all from Iran! The news is lightning! Our Partisans team of the joint project Transformer Travel and the 7 Summits Club is at the summit of Asia's highest volcano, Damavand (5,610 m)! The weather is fire! 7.5 hours up, the group is on the descent. More details later!