All news: July 2024

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

 Yesterday, on July 4, the Octobrata group in full force safely descended to the First Camp. The weather was favorable for us: it was not very hot and the "Frying pan" was passed under a fresh breeze. A delicious lunch was waiting for us at the camp. There are much more people here.  It snowed all night today and the weather is "not very good" in the morning. Well, we have a rest day.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club made an acclimatization climb to the Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. All the band members rose at a good pace and in a great mood. Tomorrow we have a rest day before storming the summit of Mount Elbrus.

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

Today, on July 3, the Octobrata group left the Second Camp for an acclimatization climb towards the summit of Razdelnaya. The weather was windy, but also sunny. The participants feel good. We had a great walk. But after lunch, the snow begins to melt very much and I had to re-trail and fall through. Everyone went down to Camp 2, tired but happy.

Greetings from Tehran! Yesterday (July 2) the Persian Lions group stood in full force at the top of Damavand! The weather conditions continue to surprise us. It was the third ascent in a row, which took place in difficult conditions, in fog and with strong winds. It should be noted that such weather is unusual for Damavand at this time of the year. And this makes this ascent an even more significant achievement. At the last moment, the exit to the assault was again postponed to 23.00, up to a height of 5,200 m we walked in one group. Then we split into two.  The "fast ones" broke away for half an hour, but stayed at the top to take a general group photo - team spirit, what else can you say! Of course, it was not easy, of course, everyone was tired, but the memory of achieving the goal in such conditions will remain with us for the rest of our lives. We are proud of the Team with a capital letter! Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Valery Myasoedov.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus and conducted training on movement on snow and ice. The guides are Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. During these trainings, we have mastered important skills necessary for safe climbing in the mountains.

One of the key elements of the training was the ability to stop falling in the snow on your own, which allows you to avoid potential injuries. We also learned how to walk in crampons in the snow, which significantly increases stability and safety when climbing snow-capped Summits. Everything is going according to plan.

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

The team of the 7 Summits Club "Three A" almost in full force climbed the Eastern peak of Elbrus from the north in bad weather. And then we went down to the south side. We even were in time for the cable car. We could admire the beautiful sunsets on the Rocks of Lenz, at an overnight stay. And also the views in the morning at the exit from the Rocks of Lenz, then there was no longer any visibility.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club and the 8000 Club Viktor Volodin:

  Today, the group of the 8000 Club "Octobrata" left at one o'clock in the morning in order to acclimatize to Camp 2 on the slopes of Lenin Peak. Next, the plan involves a radial rptation to Camp 3, with two overnight stays in the Second Camp. The weather doesn't spoil us much, it snowed again, we had to trail, even though there was a group in front of us. We arrived at the Second camp at 11 o'clock, but the bad weather continues. It was good that the camp was ready for our arrival. A large tent was set up for us, which is convenient for everyone to gather in.

Greetings from the top of Damavand! The group of the 7 Summits Club "Persian Lions" climbed the summit of the highest volcano in Asia and the highest mountain in Iran! The team is on the descent – details later.

Two groups of the 7 Summits Club started preparing for the ascent of Elbrus and went on an acclimatization rotation on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Guides: Sergey Avtomonov and Dmitry Semenov. Due to good weather, they climbed to the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. Sergey Avtomonov's group still managed to descend to Donguz-Orun Lake to plunge into its cold waters. And after that it started to rain. The teams finished the day by preparing to go out on the slopes of Elbrus.

News from the Elbrus region! In the morning the FREZER team stormed Elbrus, the highest volcano in Europe. The team members have reached different heights and each of them has accomplished his own personal feat. Six participants climbed the main peak of the Western summit of Elbrus - 5642 m. It was frosty at night, slightly windy, and clear and warm during the day.  Guides Alexander Dorojukov and Natalia Marinkevich.

01.07, 5th day. All salam from Iran! The Persian Lions group of the 7 Summits Club went to acclimatization today and is preparing to storm the Damavand peak. For lunch there was a signature buffet and fish, very tasty and satisfying. Now we are resting, we are going to storm at 2.00, hold your fists for us!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Evgeny Fedyunin.