Elbrus 2024

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

 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 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.

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

 News from the Elbrus region. The 7 Summits Club "El Pupsy" group climbed to the National Park refuge, where we will continue acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today, in the area of the Refuge of Eleven, we conducted snow and ice training sessions, mastered self-arrest with an ice axe. The weather is excellent, as is the well-being and mood of the group. Tomorrow we are going to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

News of the Elbrus region. The new group, called "El Pupsy", has begun preparations for the ascent of Elbrus. On the first day, we went to the slopes of Mount Cheget for acclimatization. The path goes along a picturesque forest path, which is replaced by no less beautiful alpine meadows. We went to the cafe "Ai", ate chebureks with khichins and appreciated the taste of wonderful mountain tea. Tomorrow we will climb to the refuge situated on Elbrus slopes, where we will continue to prepare for the ascent.

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

 3.09. Hello everyone! Today, the individual group of the 7 Summits Club "Marvel Agents" climbed the slopes of Elbrus to the Refuge of 11 at 4100m. There we held snow and ice training sessions, worked on the technique of self-arrest with an ice ax. The weather was great, everything went great. We had a snack at the refuge with our chef Zuli and went down to the hotel to rest.

Before dinner, already near the hotel, we mastered the basics of mountaineering techniques and worked on safety systems and moving on fixed ropes. Tomorrow there will be an acclimatization climb to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

Hello everyone! Today, a new individual group of the 7 Summits Club, which came up with the name "Marvel Agents", began its program of climbing Elbrus. Traditionally, we climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the legendary cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2750 meters. The weather was good for us, allowing us to go down to Lake Donguz Orun Köl. After lunch, we went to the rental for the missing equipment and are preparing for tomorrow's acclimatization on the slopes of Elbrus, with an ascent to 4100 m and training sessions.

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

Elbrus region news. Yesterday, August 30, the 7 Summits Club group "Brusnika" successfully climbed the Western peak of Elbrus. The weather was wonderful, sunny and windless. From the summit, there were beautiful views of the Greater Caucasus Range and far to the north. All participants walked well and felt good.

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

Hello everyone! Yesterday, August 30, the 7 Summits Club group "Otmorozhennye" (“Frozen”) successfully climbed the Western Elbrus summit 5642m! When leaving, the team was divided into two groups of four people: pedestrians and those who wanted technical support. The hikers set off for the summit from the shelter, without using a snowcat. Unfortunately, two of them, having miscalculated their strength, retreated. They decided that they would try to climb to the summit next time!

The remaining participants reached their cherished goal and then successfully descended! At the dinner, with national cuisine and Caucasian hospitality, an award ceremony was held and medals and certificates were presented for climbing the highest point of Europe!

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

Hello everyone, today our group climbed the summit of Elbrus 5642. The entire group without exception climbed to the highest point. It was not easy for everyone, but we got there! The weather was great, the trail was in good condition, so at 6:13 we were already at the top. On the way, we admired the beautiful views and enjoyed the windless Elbrus. This does not happen often!

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region. Today our supergroup "InOk" in full force climbed Mount Elbrus (5642 m). We walked at a good pace and in a great mood, so at 6 am we were already standing on the top and admiring the beautiful views of the mountains. We were lucky with the weather, the sun was shining and the visibility was excellent. Well done everyone! Ahead of us is a gala dinner with awards.

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

 News from the Elbrus region. The 7 Summits Club group "Brusnika" continues acclimatization and preparation for the ascent of Elbrus. Today we went to the Pastukhov Rocks. It was clear in the morning, and we enjoyed the views of the majestic Elbrus. And by the middle of the day the weather began to deteriorate - fog, light snow. We went to the Rocks in a solid fog. Tomorrow we have a rest day. We will restore our strength before the ascent.

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

08/27. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Frosted" moved to the Refuge National Park at an altitude of 3900 m today. We settled in and went to the Refuge of Eleven at 4100 m. There we held snow-ice training. The weather today was wonderful, super, we worked out everything that was supposed to be done according to the plan.

After lunch, the group continued to master mountaineering techniques near the refuge. We worked out the safety systems and the scheme of movement on the fixed ropes. Tomorrow, according to the plan, we will go for high-altitude acclimatization to the Pastukhov Rocks, up to an altitude of 4700 m. 

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alex Abramov reports from the Elbrus region:

The Super Girls team of 9 people successfully climbed to the top of Elbrus. The ascent took place in bad weather conditions. We were lashed by wind and snowstorms, but we endured! All the girls proved themselves to be heroes. Each received maximum emotions and a charge for the future life. We felt stronger and more confident. Well done everyone!

Including guides: Alex Abramov, Denis Abramov, Natalia Kartashova and Ilya Gladkikh.