All news: September 2024

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva sends from Tanzania:

Greetings to everyone from Tanzania! Today our group Anahata climbed the Barranco wall. The climb, as usual, was quite emotional. Having climbed up, we drank tea among the clouds and continued our way to the Karanga camp among beautiful landscapes. Tomorrow we will have to go to the assault camp, and then go on the ascent.

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

 News of the Elbrus region! The group "While the mushrooms" continues acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today, September 11, we went to Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was wonderful. A light breeze appeared only at the top of the rocks. We climbed quite briskly. Tomorrow we will rest before the ascent.

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

 11.09. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club "Spartans" group went to high-altitude acclimatization on the Pastukhov Rocks up to 4500m! The weather was great and we managed to do everything perfectly. On the descent we again got caught up in the excitement of queues. The old cable car is already at its limit. We even walked the 2nd line, which saved a couple of hours of standing and waiting! Tomorrow is rest and preparation for the assault!

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

Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the participants of the new 7 Summits Club program - "Group X" arrived here. We checked into the hotel, had a briefing. Today we climbed Mount Tochal, looked at Tehran from above. Then we went down to the hotel, we will rest. We eat delicious kebabs and olives. And in general, Iranian cuisine is very tasty.

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

 Greetings to everyone from Tanzania from the Anahata group! Today we had a very long day. We crossed the Lava Tower, climbed there to an altitude of 4600 meters.

After lunch, having acclimatized and rested, we left the stone desert and descended to the already familiar altitude of 4000 meters. On the way we passed through a beautiful gorge with amazing senecia plants. We spend the night in the Barranco camp at an altitude of 3960 meters.

All members of the group feel good, the mood is great.

Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the "Masha and the Lions" group in full force climbed the summit of Damavand! The weather was ideal, it was practically windless and sunny. We left at three o'clock in the morning in full force, then nevertheless divided along the way into those who were faster and those who were moderate. But the main thing is that everyone was at the top in 7.5 hours maximum time. Now that's moderate, you might say! The descent also went at an excellent pace, so we were already at the hotel by 9:00 PM. A hot shower and dinner at the restaurant were a great end to such a busy day. Everyone is great! Both Masha and the lions!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Andrey Selivanov.

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

 News from the "Super Star" Team from Pakistan. Today our group flew from Islamabad to Skardu - the capital of all expedition organizations in Pakistan. We stayed in an excellent colonial-style hotel with a large garden.

We had a tour of Skardu. We visited Buddha Rock. And the cold desert, where we drove jeeps. In the evening there was a delicious barbecue dinner on the roof of the tallest building in Skardu.

Tomorrow we are going up to the Deosai Plateau to climb the highest mountain of the plateau - Mount Shatun 5300m.

Photo from the plane. Flew right by the summit of the eight-thousander Nanga Parbat.

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

 10.09. Hello everyone!  The individual group of the 7 Summits Club "Spartans" climbed the slopes of Elbrus today and went to the Refuge of 11 at an altitude of 4100 meters. There, in conditions of clouds and snow hail, we successfully held snow and ice training. In particular, we worked on the technique of self-arrest with an ice ax.

On the descent, we visited the Museum of Military Glory at the Mir station at an altitude of 3500 m.

The situation on the pendulum cable car is critical. The new roads are closed for maintenance, and the "old lady" cannot cope with the number of people wanting to go up and down! Every day passions run high here...

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

 News from Tanzania. Today, our "Anahata" group made the move to the Shira camp, which is located at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters. The road was very beautiful. We cheerfully climbed up the rocks, not forgetting to admire the views and flowers.

After lunch in the camp, we walked to the observation deck. And when we returned, we had a ceremony to get to know the team. It was, as usual, very cheerful with songs and dances.

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

News from Pakistan! The "Grandfathers and Girls" team has fully assembled in Islamabad today. Our expedition to the summit of the six-thousander Khoser Gunge begins. Today we had an interesting excursion around Islamabad and then there was trekking to the highest hills around the city. The evening ended in a restaurant with a beautiful view of Islamabad. Tomorrow we fly to Skardu. The adventures continue!!!

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

 Hello everyone! Today, the new individual group of the 7 Summits Club "Spartans" went to the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 m.

Autumn is coming, but the mountains are still quite comfortable! Today was a cloudy day, it drizzled a little, but the mood of the group remained fighting.

Everything is going according to plan: after lunch - equipment rental, preparation for tomorrow, rest.

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

News of the Elbrus region! The new group of the 7 Summits Club called "While the mushrooms" began preparations for climbing Elbrus. Today we walked along the slopes of Mount Cheget to the Ai cafe. The trail leads through a picturesque forest, which then gives way to lush alpine meadows. The weather was cloudy today, sometimes it tried to rain. The mountains were all covered, Elbrus did not show up. Tomorrow we are heading to the National Park shelter, where we will spend a few days before the ascent.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Olga Rumyantseva sends from Tanzania:

Hello everyone from Tanzania! Yesterday our large and very cheerful group gathered at the foot of Kilimanjaro. And this morning we began our journey to the summit.

At the very beginning of the walk, we came up with a name for the group - Anahata. "Anahata" is the heart chakra. We will open our hearts and receive joy (as much as possible) from this amazing journey.

Today we passed the first stage - through the jungle. We saw black and white colobus monkeys. In the first camp, where we reached today, all the participants were amazed at how comfortable it is.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" has reached the final part. Tomorrow early in the morning we are scheduled to go to the summit of Damavand. The day before, we climbed to the assault camp at 4200 m, at a good pace in 5 hours, which shows the good physical fitness of the participants. We were accommodated in the best "rooms" of the shelter, and delicious food and a pleasant time spent talking and playing Perudo create a favorable atmosphere. Today before lunch we made a short acclimatization hike to 4500 m. During the day we discussed organizational aspects of the upcoming ascent. The mood is the most decisive, wish us luck! Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" continues its smooth acclimatization before the climb, yesterday was the last day of relaxation. In the morning, we went to the top of Tochal, it is an hour and a half up and down from the seventh station of the cable car. We climbed at a leisurely pace. Nevertheless, the goal was achieved, we visited the highest point of this area, 3964 m. Then we went down by cable car to Tehran and began moving towards Damavand. We issued permits at the House of the Iranian Mountaineering Federation, then checked into the amazing Arses Hotel, which looks like an oasis against the backdrop of the village landscape. Before dinner we took a dip in a thermal spring, and at the end of the most eventful day of the program we had a tasting of kebabs and shashliks in the local kebab shop of Larijana. Today we start working for real, we climb to the camp at 4200 m. Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

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

Yesterday, September 6th, a group the 7 Summits Club El Pupsa made a successful ascent on the summit of Elbrus. The weather forecast, predicting snowfall, did not come true (more precisely, the bad weather shifted to a later time). As a result, the summit was windless and clear. The group has climbed at a good pace and without losses. The descent also went smoothly.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Yevgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 6.09. Yesterday, the group of Marvel Agents from the 7 Summits Club climbed the summit of West Elbrus at 5642m! The weather and condition of the route were close to perfect. A successful climb was a great gift for birthday of our member Marina. We had to swerve a little bit in traffic on an old cable car. But this unpleasantness has in no way tarnished our solemn, festive dinner of awards and congratulations!

There are new horizons ahead!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Valery Myasoedov, reports from Iran:

 Hi from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" began the acclimatization part of the program on the second day of their stay in the country. In the early afternoon, we climbed the cable car to 3,600 m and checked into the cozy Hotel Tochal. The accommodations for a high-altitude hotel are luxurious. The good food, the comfortable rooms, the recreation area, all contribute to acclimatization and recovery. In the afternoon, we climbed to the top of Mount Shah Nesh, 3,800 meters, and enjoyed a panoramic view of Tehran. Suddenly, the Damavand, which is usually hidden in the mist, opened up. In the evening, Andrey Selivanov gave a lecture on hypoxic training in preparation for climbing. Our participants showed great interest and asked many questions. The guides are Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The new group of the 7 Summits Club has started the program of climbing Damavand! Tehran greeted us with the usual heat, under +36. However, in the north of the city, at the foot of the mountain range, where our magnificent hotel Espinas Palace is located, it is more comfortable. The first day of the stay was devoted to getting to know the city. The program included lunch in the panoramic restaurant of the Milod Tower at an altitude of 280 m, a sightseeing tour of Tehran and a visit to the Golestan Palace, the residence of the Qajar dynasty. We managed to do everything, even left a couple of hours to relax in the hotel spa. The welcome dinner was held in the Diba restaurant, numerous appetizers, traditional Iranian kebabs and shashliks were appreciated by the group members. During the day we got to know each other better and wished each other a successful ascent. The name of the group will be announced in the next news item. Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

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

4.09. Hello everyone! Today the 7 Summits Club group "Agents of Marvel" made an acclimatization ascent to Pastukhov Rocks! We were lucky with the weather on the ascent, but then it was different, including rain and snow. The participants feel great, fully prepared for the ascent. Tomorrow is a planned day of rest and preparation for the assault on the summit of Elbrus.