All news: July 2025 - Page 6

The 7 Summits Club super guide Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Again information from the "Shashlychnaya Fantasy" group. The calendar shows July 6th and we have a rest day planned. But we didn't waste time, in the morning we adjusted crampons to our boots and held training sessions on climbing and descending a fixed rope. Then we walked in ropes. After lunch we received food for tomorrow's trip. Tomorrow we leave at two in the morning to the second camp. On July 8th, a rotation to Razdelnaya is planned, again spending the night in the second camp. And on the 9th we descend to the first camp. Here is the plan for these days. Wish us a good and easy journey, patience and luck. These days we will be without communication, be patient, wait for new messages!

Greetings from Alaska!  Denali climbing season officially wraps up!

The last two independent summiteers of the season Lukas Jasensky and Petr Halasta from Czech Republic stopped by our 7 Summits Club office in Talkeetna. These incredibly strong climbers topped out on Denali via the legendary Cassin Ridge — an impressive feat to close out the season! Huge congratulations on such an amazing achievement!

This year, Denali saw a 35% success rate among all climbers. We at the 7 Summits Club are truly grateful to be part of the amazing Talkeetna community. It’s been a fantastic season working here, meeting mountaineers from all over the world, and celebrating their achievements on North America’s highest peak. Thank you all for visiting us and sharing your journeys!

Until next season — keep reaching for new heights!

The 7 Summits Club  guide Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Greetings to everyone from the "Shashlychnaya Fantasy" group, expedition to Lenin Peak! Today was an acclimatization day, and all of us at a good pace climb to Yukhin Peak (5130 meters). The weather is wonderful, there is no snow at all compared to last year. We continue acclimatization, staying in the comfortable conditions of Camp 1 (4300 m).

The 7 Summits Club guide Leuan Atabiev reports from the Elbrus region:

 Have a cheerful day, everyone! On July 4, the Pulse of the Mountains team reached the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642 m). Unfortunately, not in full force, as two participants had to interrupt the expedition due to health reasons. The rest of the team successfully climbed to the highest point. Our ascent began at 2:30, and we reached the summit at 7:40. The team got into a wonderful weather window, so we were able to see epic and beautiful views from the top of the mountain that no photograph can convey.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Avtomonov sends from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Praktika" in full force climbed the Western summit of Elbrus. We used the morning window of good weather, on the descent the weather deteriorated.

Talkeetna, Alaska, celebrates the 4th of July with a parade on Main Street! It doesn’t get dark in early July in Talkeetna, so the town doesn’t do a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. The lack of fireworks, however, doesn’t mean a lack of holiday spirit. The main event was a festive parade through downtown, complete with American flags, floats, live music and ice cream!

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "Wet Karabiny" group! Our team completed its program with a successful ascent to the top of Elbrus. We managed to get there in good weather. It started snowing on the descent, it was already "fun", but not for us. One of our participants climbed two peaks, independently, under his own power.

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov sends from the Elbrus region:

   Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our supergroup "Botanics" successfully climbed the Western summit of Mount Elbrus (5642m). We walked at a good pace and in excellent weather, climbed to the top and were rewarded with wonderful views of the snow-capped and majestic mountains surrounding us. On the descent, snowfall had already begun.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 The Group of the 7 Summits Club "Gloomy Roger" returned from Ararat to the city of Van. On the way we visited the palace of Ishak Pasha, then went to the Muradiye waterfalls. At lunchtime we swam in Lake Van and grilled kebabs on the shore. In the evening we went to a restaurant, where in a solemn atmosphere all the participants received medals and certificates for climbing Ararat! That's it, tomorrow we are returning home!

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

News from the group "Shashlik Fantasy". This morning we handed over our things to be loaded onto horses for transportation to the first camp. We had a hearty breakfast and set out towards Lenin Peak, in the direction of the first camp, located at an altitude of 4,300 m. And without hurrying and without rushing, we crossed the Travelers' Pass and were there by 3 p.m. There we had a delicious lunch and accommodation in luxurious glamping tents. This is always the case with the participants of the 7 Summits - Club 8000 groups. The weather is wonderful, the participants feel great.

The 7 Summits Club guide Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

 Ararat news. The 7 Summits Club group "Gloomy Roger" "blew up" on the top of Ararat today in epic weather conditions! There was a 50 km/h wind and snow with fog. We were a little frozen, but we reached the highest point! Now everyone has gone down to the hotel in Dogubayazit and are resting.

The 7 Summits Club guide Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

Big greetings from Asia from the "Shashlychnaya Fantasy" group! Today, the whole group took a walk for acclimatization, reached a height of 4 thousand meters, admired the beauty that opened up. The participants feel great, the weather is ringing. We rest for half a day and prepare for tomorrow's exit to the first camp.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov sends from the Elbrus region:

   Greetings from the Elbrus region! Yesterday, July 2, our supergroup "Botaniki" as part of acclimatization made an rotation to the height of 4590 to Pastukhov Rocks. The group's condition is excellent, everyone is in good shape. Today is a day of rest and preparation. And after that - our day, the day of the assault!

The leader of the Denali expedition, group guide Lyudmila Korobeshko sends from Alaska:

 July 2. Greetings to everyone from Alaska from the "Orange Men" group from the Ranger camp at an altitude of 4300m! That's all. Yesterday we made the final decision - today we are descending. Unfortunately, without the summit. The route above 5200 is very dangerous for avalanches. For about two weeks, no one has climbed to the summit. And there is no chance that the route will improve. According to the forecast, strong winds will arrive by evening. So we will try to descend as soon as possible. We are one of the last ones on the Mountain now. There are only 1-2 groups nearby. They are also planning to descend.

It is very sad to leave without the summit...

Two guys in our team planned to close the "7 Summits" project with this Mountain. The rest had one more mountain to climb besides Denali before the project was completed...

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Elbrus:

 Greetings from Elbrus from the "Wet Karabines" group! Today we walked to Pastukhov Rocks and thus completed the acclimatization ascents. It was clear, but there was a cold wind. The forecast for the following days promises snow, but the main thing for us is no thunderstorm. Tomorrow is a day of rest and then an assault on the summit. Wish us luck!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

News of Ararat. The 7 Summits Club group "Gloomy Roger" climbed to the assault camp. Today we had a late breakfast, watched how our things were loaded onto the horses, and went along the already known road to the assault camp. There we settled in tents, finally adjusted our equipment and decided to leave at two in the morning to storm the summit of Ararat. Now we are resting before the ascent.

 The 7 Summits Club guide Viktor Volodin reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 News from under Lenin Peak from the "Shashlychnaya Fantasy" group. Today we were on the road all day. Early in the morning we left the glorious city of Osh, drove through the pass and then drove along the wide Alai Valley. In the afternoon we arrived at our base camp, the settlement of Achiktash. There we were very well received, comfortably settled in large permanent tents and fed deliciously. The weather in the base camp is slightly cloudy and cool. We are starting to acclimatize.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Avtomonov sends from Elbrus:

 Hello everyone from Elbrus! Today the “Praktika” group in full force climbed Pastukhov Rocks. At first we walked through the fog, and then the mountain opened up and a strong wind began. This is where the acclimatization cycle ended. The team went down to the hotel for rest and recuperation before storming the summit of Elbrus.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov reports from Turkey:

Ararat News: The "Gloomy Roger" group continues its ascent program! Today, the members of our group decided on a name - from now on we will be known as "Gloomy Roger"! The weather, unfortunately, did not spoil us with sunny warmth, but there was no sweltering heat, which made the journey more comfortable.

 We went to the assault camp, and the journey took a little less than three hours. Having reached the camp, the participants rested a little, enjoyed tea and then returned to the base camp. After returning, everyone was treated to a delicious lunch in the fresh air. The day continued with preparing equipment - adjusting crampons and so on. And in the evening, a real surprise awaited us - dinner with fragrant lamb.

Tomorrow the group plans to go to the assault camp with an overnight stay to continue preparing for the ascent. We are heading for the summit and preparing for new challenges!

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Alaska:

We turned around from the Assault Camp at 17,000 feet. The mountain slopes are very dangerous for avalanches, and not a single group went to storm the summit of Denali. We went down the ridge and then came to the 14,000 camp. Here our second team, the "Orange Men," led by Lyudmila Korobeshko, was waiting for us. We went down and walked all night. We arrived at the Airfield. But because of the clouds, the planes are not flying. We are waiting.