All news: September 2024

Hello from Papua New Guinea from the "Group A" team! Today we met all the participants of our program at the Port Moresby airport. Before boarding the domestic flight, some participants even managed to swim in the Coral Sea - when else would there be such an opportunity? Then we flew to Mount Hagen, where our program of climbing the Giluwe volcano and Wilhelm Peak will begin. We checked into the Highlander hotel with a beautiful green area, bought the necessary products for the mountain. And in the evening there was a welcome dinner, where all the participants (and there are 13 of us!) met and told about themselves. It is nice to watch how people who are still strangers to each other in the morning, by the evening begin to actively communicate, laugh and become a team.

Guides of the 7 Summits Club: Alexander Dorojukov and Svetlana Kotlyar.

The 7 Summits Club guide Olga Rumyantseva reports from Bolivia:

Greetings from Bolivia! Yesterday, our group climbed the summit of Huayna Potosi with all of us. The climb was quite difficult. The weather conditions were not always pleasant. The upper part of the mountain threw up an unpleasant surprise. There was no snow there, and the last part of the way we had to climb over rocks. But in the end, all the participants coped. We all got new experience and unforgettable impressions.

Svetlana Kotlyar, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

The team of guides of the 7 Summits Club has reached Papua New Guinea! The Seven Volcanoes project is rapidly gaining momentum! And in just a couple of days we will meet our large group and head to Giluwe volcano and Wilhelm Peak!

The 7 Summits Club super guide Olga Rumyantseva reports from Bolivia:

News from amazing Bolivia from our guide Olga Rumyantseva:

"We arrived at the shelter at 4800, settled in. The next day we had ice training. We walked in crampons, in ropes and climbed ice walls. Today we go to the upper shelter and then on to climb to the summit of Huayna Potosi."

The 7 Summits Club guide Olga Rumyantseva sends from Bolivia:

 Greetings from Bolivia, where the Adventures of Zvyaginshtein group continues its journey. Today we had a very long day, full of various impressions.

Early in the morning we left La Paz towards Lake Titicaca to the city of Copacabana. We were very lucky. Yesterday the road was blocked by protesters, and it was impossible to drive along it. Now the road has been cleared. True, there were stones and all sorts of barricades left.

Therefore, traffic was difficult in some places. On the way to Copacabana, we stopped at the Kon-Tiki Museum - a place where the family lives, who helped make boats for Thor Heyerdahl for his expeditions. We looked at the boats and drove on.

To get to Copacabana, we crossed Lake Titicaca at its narrowest point by ferry from the town of Sao Paulo to the town of Sao Pedro. Such is the interesting geography. We walked around Copacabana a bit, looked at the local cathedral, walked around the market.

Then we got on a boat and went on a trip around the lake to the Island of the Sun. Upon arrival on the island, the first thing we did was look at the ancient ruins - the residence of the Inca emperor. Then we tasted local products. And after having a snack, we went on a short trek around the island to our hotel.

We checked into a very cozy hotel with a view of the Island of the Moon, where we will go tomorrow, and after a short rest we went for another walk to watch the sunset. Such a busy day it turned out to be.

Olga Rumyantseva, the 7 Summits Club guide, sends from Bolivia:

 Hello everyone from Bolivia! A group called "Zvyaginshtein's Adventures" arrived here at dawn today. Finding ourselves at an altitude of 4,000 meters, which is how high the La Paz airport is located, we decided that the best acclimatization is active. Therefore, immediately after a short rest, we went on an excursion to get to know this wonderful city.

We began our acquaintance with the Moon Valley. These are amazing natural formations, the result of erosion, reminiscent of the surface of the Moon. We walked among the bizarre stone towers, in places decorated with sun-dried cacti.

From the Moon Valley, we teleported to the city center. A local means of transport - a telerifica or cable car in our language - helped us do this. There are 9 cable car lines above La Paz, connected to each other like metro stations. And like the metro lines in Moscow, each cable car line has its own color.

Moving through the air, we looked at the city from above. From here you can see how the houses are located, clinging to the mountain slopes.

Our excursion was a little overshadowed by the fact that there are currently mass protests in Bolivia. The central square of La Paz was cordoned off by the police. So we did not go there. We walked along the oldest and very narrow street of the city. We went to the museum of musical instruments, where after viewing the exhibition, everyone could show their talent by playing the instrument they liked. Then we walked through the witches' market. We studied the assortment of miraculous potions for all diseases in the world.

We finished the excursion by looking at what fruits and vegetables are sold at a regular market.

After that, we decided that we had acclimatized enough, and returned to the hotel to rest.

On September 17, the team of the 7 Summits Club "Brothers and Sisters" successfully climbed the summit of Khoser Gunge 6250m, the most popular and accessible six-thousander in Pakistan. See photos and videos from this ascent from the leader of the expedition, President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, super-guide Alexander Abramov reports from Pakistan:

 News from the "Brothers and Sisters" team from Pakistan. Today we successfully climbed to the top of Khoser Gunge 6250m, the most popular and accessible six-thousander in Pakistan. Five participants, guide Alexander Abramov and three local porters who accompanied us reached the highest point. The weather conditions were difficult: snow, wind. Now the group is descending, all participants feel well.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the group guide Alexander Abramov reports from Pakistan:

News from the "Brothers and Sisters" team from Pakistan. Today, at a good pace, the team moved to the assault camp of Mount Khoser Gungu 6300m, the easiest and most accessible six-thousander in Pakistan. There are incredible views of the Karakoram Range and the Indus River Valley. Now we are preparing dinner. We are urging on the crampons and at 3 am we are heading out to assault the mountain. The weather is great. Everyone is happy!

The President of the 7 Summits Club, group guide Alex Abramov reports from Pakistan:

 The 7 Summits Club "Brothers and Sisters" team today conducted training on moving along fixed ropes. And then rushed to the Camp 1. This camp is located on a picturesque ridge. There are cliffs on both sides. We had a fun evening. And now everyone is going to bed! Tomorrow we move to the Assault Camp. The weather is great. The views are stunning.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from the "X Group"! Today we reached our goal and climbed Mount Damavand. The day before there was a thunderstorm with snow all evening, so we postponed the start time several times. In the end, we finally waited for a weather window and successfully climbed to the top. On the descent, we were caught in a thunderstorm with snow again. But now we are already in the camp and resting.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, super-guide Alex Abramov reports from Pakistan:

Today the "Brothers and Sisters" team walked to the Base Camp of Khoser Gang, located at an altitude of 3800 m. On the way we stopped at the apricot festival. Pakistan is a very interesting and beautiful country, with very friendly people.

Our camp is ideal, each participant has his own tent the size of a man. We have a dining room, a kitchen and a toilet at our service. There is also a generator. We prepared 12 dishes for dinner. Now how to carry all this up the mountain?

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

Greetings from Iran from "Group X"! For greater acclimatization today we walked to an altitude of 4500 meters. The weather is not pleasing to us, there is always a thunderstorm with snow after lunch. But here they feed us enough to slaughter. Sheep, meats, whatever you want! Tonight we will start in the direction of the summit. We hope for success!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva reports from Tanzania:

Today our group in full force climbed the summit of Kilimanjaro. The group was surprisingly strong, so we climbed at a brisk pace. On the way we saw a beautiful sunrise, glaciers, sang songs. And by evening we had already descended to the Millennium camp, where a special climbing dinner awaited us.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from the Elbrus region:

News from the Elbrus region! Yesterday, September 13, the 7 Summits Club group "While the mushrooms" successfully climbed the Western summit of Elbrus. The weather and the condition of the route were wonderful. Therefore, at 6:15 we were all standing on the top together. From where a view of the surroundings opened up. And also a huge shadow of the Western summit of Elbrus was visible. After that there was a descent down, gathering and departure on an overloaded cable car to the hotel. And also a gala evening with the presentation of awards and certificates.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the guide Alexander Abramov reports from Pakistan:

 Yesterday, the "Brozzers & Sirterzz" Team moved to the luxury hotel Shigar Serena Fort. This is an old British military fort converted into a five-room hotel.

And all evening we prepared for a new ascent. This morning we left for the summit. On the way, we visited the apricot festival, where we gave an interview to local television. Now we are starting along the trail to Khoser Gunge Base Camp.

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A Guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

Hello everyone! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Spartans" made a successful ascent on the main, Western peak of Elbrus 5642m! The weather was great, the conditions were almost perfect. And this is despite it being Friday the 13th! The season on the Mountain is ending, but new projects are ahead. During the festive dinner and awards ceremony, we discussed further mountain plans.

The 7 Summits Club guide Olga Rumyantseva reports from Tanzania:

Today our group "Anahata" moved from the Karanga camp to the Barafu camp and then ascended to the assault camp of Kosovo at an altitude of 4850 meters. The weather is consistently good. Everyone feels good. The mood is fighting. We'll go climbing tonight.

Wish us luck!

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the group guide Alexander Abramov reports from Pakistan:

 News from the 7 Summits Club Team, now called Brothers and Sisters, from Pakistan. Yesterday we climbed the unique highland plateau of Deosai, and today we climbed the highest peak in the region, Mount Shantun, an extinct volcano 5400 meters high. Everything went great, everyone is happy! We went down to Skardu. Tomorrow we are moving to the city of Shigar, at the foot of our main goal - Mount Khoser Gunge (6400m).

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Today the team of the 7 Summits Club "Group X" moved to the foot of Mount Damavand. In the Iranian Mountaineering Federation we received consultations and issued permits. In the hotel we sorted out our things, we are preparing to go to the base camp tomorrow. Well, and traditionally we eat delicious kebabs. Everything is fine with us, we continue to work according to plan.