Ararat 2014

Irina Klimova and Igor Grishkov successfully completed the program, climbing to the tops of the Greater and Lesser Ararat. It was the first ascent of 7 Summits Club on the top of the Lesser Ararat, previously closed to climbers. According to the climbers: Little Ararat - separate top, and not the object for acclimatization. "... About 12 km across and up to 1600 meters. In addition, there is no path and you must climb vertically, on scree. " Hike on Lesser Ararat took 11 h (7 h up - 4 h down).

"The guides were great (Nuri and Musa). Organization at the highest level, all impeccably and professionally, and it's also very warm and friendly feel at home !!! Musa - an excellent guide and an extraordinary man. Thank you so much for the organization and for the recommendation of the guides - a good guide is the key to a successful climb! "

Turkish authorities opened for climbing Lesser Ararat. Turkish - it Kucuk Agri. And here are the first news from there, from 7 Summits Club! Our small group went to the top of the Lesser Ararat (elevation 3927m) and is preparing to go to the Great Ararat (5165m).

On the Russia Day holiday (from 12 to 15 June), the group of 7 Summits Club of 8 people attempted to climb Mount Ararat by our program BLITZ. Initially it was heavy task but lots of snow made it more difficult. Too early yet, summer came only recently. Climbers had to start from a height of 3800 m, not from 4100 m as usual. However, six of the eight members of group achieved the summit of Ararat. Well done! Congratulations!

Hello! I just sent the group at the airport. As you know, we have completed the program . I hope all the participants of the group liked - I have not heard a different opinion. Deep snow on the ascent added complexity. Plus, the low height of the upper camp - the day we climbed 1700m. But we were lucky with the weather. Not that it was perfect weather window, so-so - windows, but very timely. And on the climb, we do not overheat, and on top none of us was blown away .

At the top of the whole team was together, anyone on the way was not lost. Summit: at 01:00 p.m. local time, date 06.05. Due to the snow cover - downhill was fast .

Our team:

Nizhankovsky Roman,

Nyzhankivskaya Olga,

Nizhankovsky Alexander,

Nosov Mikhail,

Khodkin Alexander,

Prozukin Andrew,

Semenenko Maxim.

Artem Rostovtsev called from the beginning of the descent from the summit of Mount Ararat. Around 10:40 Moscow, he said the group is beginning of the descent already 20 minutes. At the top, it seems, were all members of the group. At least everyone is happy, healthy and there is a good weather.

Our first group is on the route for several days with a local guide . They set up a second camp at an altitude of about 3800 meters. A first camp on the route was at an altitude of 2800m. This is due to the large amount of snow this season, the movement is slower than usual. Yet May 1 the group may reach the top.

On this day, May 1, a new group of 7 Summits Club arrives in the city of Van. It will be 7 person team, the youngest participant - 16 years . Group will climb under leadership of a guide of 7 Summits Club Artem Rostovtsev - known multisportsmen , one of the hardiest people in our country.

Wish the good weather !