All news: July 2024

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.

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.