All news: August 2025 - Page 6

Big greetings from the African continent to everyone from the "Akuna Matata" group! Today we dressed like real adventure hunters and set off for the slopes of Kilimanjaro. The road was picturesque, we walked through a tropical forest, where the crowns of trees soar upward. We were lucky to meet the local timid inhabitants - black and white colobus monkeys. By sunset, we were already approaching the first camp (Machame).

We were very happy with the delicious dinner, as we were very hungry during the day. Tomorrow we have an equally busy day, so today we hope to get a good night's sleep.

Your Guide Kristina Putintseva from the slopes of Kilimanjaro.

 Today, August 5, at 7:00 am, the team in full force stood on the top of Ararat. Well done everyone! Great weather, great mood! Emotions of victory, champagne and beauty all around! Group guides Alexander Abramov and Natalia Marinkevich.

The 7 Summits Club guide Leuan Atabiev reports from Turkey:

Good evening! Mount Ararat continues to test our team for strength of spirit and endurance. We successfully went from the base camp (3200) to the assault camp (4200) for acclimatization, overcoming the dusty and rocky slope of the mountain. There we were pleasantly surprised to meet the "Super Girls" team descending after a successful ascent. We managed to take a memorable photo against the backdrop of Ararat with the legendary Alexander Abramov.

Georgy Bushuev, the guide of the 7 Summits Club sends from the Elbrus region:

 Hello to everyone from the southern slopes of Elbrus! Today the international group of the 7 Summits Club "Highfive" moved to the upper camp, to the refuge on the slopes of Elbrus. After resting, we went to the area of the Rufuge of Eleven, where we held snow and ice training. It was hot! Now in the evening we are meeting the sunset...

The 7 Summits Club guide Andrey Berezin sends from Kyrgyzstan:

Hello to everyone from Kyrgyzstan! The 8000 Club group "Old Bucks" has moved from the base camp to the first camp of Lenin Peak. The path went through the Puteshestvennikov Pass, then we walked along the scree slopes with an exit to the glacier. In the camp located at an altitude of 4400, we settled in comfortable houses with panoramic windows. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

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

Hello everyone, a group of "healthy travelers" left the city of Van and began climbing the sacred mountain Ararat! We drove by car to 2500, then walked to our base camp.

On the way, we were a little scared by the rain, but in the end it never started.

A big African greeting to everyone! Our small friendly company gathered tonight. After difficult flights, we slept for a long time…

In the morning we sorted out our things, checked our gear, hunted rabbits (to take cute photos).

In the evening, we set a festive table, the chef himself cooked for us over an open fire. During warm conversations around the campfire, we chose the name - "Akuna Matata". Now, this is both our name and our motto for the coming week.

Your Guide Kristina Putintseva from the foot of Kilimanjaro.

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from the Elbrus region:

 Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, our new supergroup on its first acclimatization day climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai" at 2700m. The first part of the route goes along a picturesque path in a coniferous forest, and the second part of the route goes through blooming alpine meadows. Good weather contributed to a great mood.

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

 4.08. Hello everyone! The new group of the 7 Summits Club called "Moscow Eagles" began acclimatization before climbing Elbrus on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We went to the famous cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2750 m, where we drank local fragrant herbal tea.

After returning down, we rented the missing equipment.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Leuan Atabiev reports from Turkey:

  Good day to everyone, greetings from the slopes of Mount Ararat! Team of the 7 Summits Club "Unprecedented" successfully flew to the city of Van yesterday and settled into a comfortable hotel. In the evening we went to a delicious dinner in the traditional local style at the Urartu restaurant.

Today our experienced mountain lovers overcame the first section on the way to the summit, walked the route from 2200 m to 3200 m and settled into our best base camp in the area!

Good day to all! The 7 Summits Club group called "High Five" made its first acclimatization rotation. In good weather, we climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the cafe "Ai". Good pace and good mood! Guests from the States and Lebanon get acquainted with Russian and Caucasian culture. First of all, with the cuisine. Let's move on!

Group guide Georgy Bushuev.

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

Hello to everyone from the Northern Elbrus region! The 7 Summits Club group, which called itself "SIR VARK", is working on the Elbrus route from the north. Today our team successfully went to the supply, we carried part of our things to the height of 3750. And then we descended through the "mushrooms" back to the base camp. We continue to work according to plan ...

Hello to everyone from Kyrgyzstan! Today the "Stary Bucks" group made an acclimatization rotation to the ridge of Petrovsky Peak. From where there are views of the Achik-Tash glade and the surrounding peaks. We saw marmots actively preparing for hibernation. The weather was clear, but windy, membrane jackets were not superfluous. Tomorrow we have a trek to the first camp of Lenin Peak. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Artem Rostovtsev sends from Georgia:

 Greetings from hospitable Georgia! Our group called "Zero Calories" yesterday began the ascent program of Kazbek. Of course, it was not easy to leave behind the comfortable ROOMS hotel, but we managed. We reached the Deka hut (3000m), almost without getting caught in the rain. Today we couldn't afford to say goodbye to this cozy hut and move higher to the Spartan shelter of the Meteostation. Before lunch, which we had to postpone a bit, we walked past the paths to the nearby peak. Now it's time for a well-deserved rest.

We eat well, heartily. Once again, hello to everyone from the "Zero Calories" group!

News from Lenin Peak. Kyrgyzstan. Hello to everyone from the "Mountain Gophers" team! The entire group climbed Razdelnaya Peak (6148 m). We spent two nights in Camp 2 at an altitude of 5300 and have already descended to the first camp to rest.

Thus, we successfully completed the most important part of the expedition - acclimatization.

Everyone is healthy, cheerful and full of determination for the final summit push! Today we ordered lamb and pilaf for dinner, we are waiting with impatience!

Guides: Ratmir Mukhametzyanov and Viktor Volodin.

Today, the 7 Summits Club group of the SUPER GIRLS project moved from the city of Van to the foot of Ararat. And under the leadership of the president of our company Alexander Abramov and guide Natalia Marinkevich, they climbed to the base camp. The trek was not long and very pleasant, especially in good weather. The participants are in a great mood, everyone is delighted with the offered treats and dishes for dinner.

Hello everyone from Kyrgyzstan! The 8000 Club group called "Old Bucks" gathered in Osh, from where today we went to the Lenin Peak base camp. We drove for six hours, not without adventures, along mountain roads to the Achik-Tash glade, a base camp located at an altitude of 3500 meters. In the camp we settled in comfortable yurts, went to dinner, where we appreciated the efforts of the cooks. Tomorrow we begin to acclimatize, go to the ridge of Petrovsky peak. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Dorojukov.

1.08. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Walking above the clouds" climbed the Western summit of Elbrus today. Most of the climb took place in whiteout conditions! Apart from us, only a couple more groups went that day, the rest turned back!

In the evening there was a gala dinner with awards, conversations and plans for new mountains!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

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

  Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "Snow Kittens" team! Today, our group in full force climbed Mount Elbrus 5642 meters high. The weather was not very good, but despite all the difficulties, we did it! All the members showed themselves to be real fighters, I was glad to accompany them on this tour.

The 7 Summits Club group "Agiri" returned to the city of Van today. In the morning we were on an excursion to the palace of Ishak Pasha, then we went to Van, which is already native to us. On the way we stopped for a picnic on the lake and swam in soda water. And in the evening, all the participants of the ascent received well-deserved medals! With you were guides Sergey Avtomonov and Leuan Atabiev.