Elbrus 2025

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Elbrus:

Greetings from Elbrus! The "Don't panic" gang-team went for a walk to Pastukhov Rocks yesterday. It was a windy day. We only got to the bottom of the rocks, then we were blown away by a wind of about 50 km/h. In general, we got some fresh air yesterday. Today is a rest day before the final day.

The super-guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorozhuk sends from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the Elbrus region! The gang-team "Don't panic" continues its acclimatization on the slopes of Elbrus. Today our group climbed to the National Park camp. After checking in, we walked to the Shelter of the Eldest. There we held snow and ice training. We figured out how to use an ice axe, what a carabiner is, crampons and everything else. We had a delicious lunch, rested, while a strong wind outside shook our carriages. Everything is great, let's keep working!

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

 Greetings from the "Be Healthy" group from the slopes of Elbrus! More precisely, from a height of 3800 m, where our high-altitude camp National Park is located. Today we climbed and settled into our cozy trailers and went to snow training in the area of the Refuge of Eleven at a height of 4070 meters. There we worked on moving along a snow slope and a fixed rope, and also mastered the skill of self-arrest with an ice ax. After the training, a very tasty lunch from our cooks Zulya and Alla awaited us.

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Elbrus:

Greetings from Elbrus! The new gang-team "Don't panic" began their acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. In the morning it rained, and in the afternoon a cold breeze drove us to lunch. In the evening we rented all the necessary things, tomorrow we are going further to the slopes of Elbrus.

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Elbrus:

Greetings from Elbrus! Today our new team called "Be Healthy" climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai" (2700m) on the first day of acclimatization. There, in a comfortable environment, we drank mountain tea and tried chebureki with lingonberries.

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

Hello everyone! The "Sneg i Volya"  (Snow and Will) group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the top of Western Elbrus 5642m on May 16!!! The weather allowed us to enjoy the views of the Main Caucasian Ridge!

During the festive dinner, the participants received their well-deserved awards. And, starting with this group, the climbers will receive an additional numbered honorary badge for climbing Elbrus from the Russian Mountaineering Federation to our awards!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

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

  Greetings from Elbrus region! Our super-team "Krasavchiki" made a successful ascent on the highest peak of our vast Motherland, as well as all of Europe, Mount Elbrus (5642 m). The weather for May was excellent, the condition of the group is excellent, ready for new challenges. Group guide Dmitry Semenov.

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

Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Snow and Freedom" went to high-altitude acclimatization on Pastukhov Rocks - 4700m! The weather was different, from fog to sun and wind. But without snow. It was not easy, but the whole group reached the intended goal! Ahead is rest and preparation for the assault!

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

The 7 Summits Club guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Elbrus:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our group "Krasavchiki" made an acclimatization climb to Pastukhov Rocks at an altitude of 4700 meters. The snowfalls stopped, and we walked in good weather, climbed without problems. Tomorrow is a day of rest and recovery before the decisive day of our program, the ascent of Mount Elbrus.

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

 Hello everyone! The "Snow and Will" group of the 7 Summits Club moved today to the Nats.Park refuge at an altitude of 3900 meters. There we settled in cool houses, but only after digging out the entrances! It has been snowing for the third day.

Then we went to Refuge of 11 at 4100 m, where in white out conditions we held snow training sessions and practiced self-arrest techniques.

After a hearty lunch, we held training sessions on belay systems and moving along fixed ropes indoors. Everyone feels great, and their appetites are excellent! Tomorrow is high-altitude climbing to Pastukhov Rocks - up to 4700 m.

Take care!

See you in the mountains!

Wish everyone good weather and good luck!

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

 Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, as part of the acclimatization, our new super-group "Krasavchiki" went out along the slopes of Mount Cheget to the cafe "Ai" (2700 m). The weather was different, we caught rain, snow and sun, and also saw an avalanche from the wall of Donguz-Orun (4454 m). It's good that we were on the opposite slope of the valley. Tomorrow we will go up to our assault camp National Park, where we will continue preparing for the ascent.

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

 Hello everyone! A new group of the 7 Summits Club was named "Snow and Freedom". We began acclimatization on Mount Cheget and climbed to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 meters. There, the participants got acquainted with local delicacies of chebureks with lingonberries and herbal teas!  The weather was not at all pampering, visibility was limited, it was raining, even snowing at times. But we saw a giant avalanche from the wall of Donguz-Orun.

After lunch, we rented the missing equipment, then rested and prepared for tomorrow's move to Elbrus!

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

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

 Message from May 9. Hello everyone! The "T-34" group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the top of Western Elbrus 5642m on the Great Victory Day!!!

The weather was different, and like any Victory, the Mountain was not easy, but despite everything, 100% ascent!

During the festive dinner and award ceremony, we discussed further mountain plans.

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

 A festive education greeting from the "Chamber No. 7" team! On Victory Day, May 9, our super group successfully climbed Mount Elbrus, to the Western summit (5642 m). This is the highest point of our vast Motherland, as well as all of Europe. The weather was not easy, windy, but clear. On the descent, it began to deteriorate, it started snowing, visibility disappeared. But despite all the difficulties, we completed our ascent. Thanks to the members for their patience and fortitude!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin: The "T-34" group of the 7 Summits Club had a Lazy day today and was preparing for the assault. The weather is not pampering. But we will try tonight! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov: Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the team "Chamber N7"! Today we rested all day, at night we go to climb. The weather is not very good, but we are planning to go out. In principle, the forecast promises improvement by night. In the meantime, we are intensively preparing, that is, eating and sleeping.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the 7 Summits Club team "Chamber No. 7"! Today, as part of the acclimatization plan, our team made an acclimatization ascent to Pastukhov Rocks (4700m). The weather today pleased us with the sun and excellent views. Tomorrow is a rest day and then an assault day.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Prilbrusye:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "Chamber N7" team! Today our group moved to our assault camp - National Park refuge. We settled into comfortable trailers and then went to snow training. In the area of Shelter 11, we worked on climbing along a snow slope, moving along a fixed rope, and also self-arrest with an ice ax. The weather was snowy today, and in the evening it got colder and gorgeous views opened up. Tomorrow we go to the Pastukhov Rocks.

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

 Hello everyone! Today, a new group of the 7 Summits Club called "T-34" went to the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 meters, to begin acclimatization.

Everything went according to plan, then there was equipment rental, preparation for tomorrow and rest.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Greetings from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, our team, on a reserve day, attempted to climb Mount Elbrus. But the weather conditions and the state of the route did not allow us to do this, we had to descend without the summit. The group's guides are Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, May 1, we have a rest day before the most important day of our program, the day of the ascent. We spent the day correctly, established communications, improved the steps to the dining room, had a good rest and are ready for new challenges. The group's guides are Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.