Elbrus 2020

Today Elbrus pleased climbers with good weather. In the bright sun and light wind, members of the 7 Summits Club groups climbed to the highest altitude in their acclimatization rotation. In the South, this is a large group with guides Andrey Berezin and Boris Yegorov. They climbed the Pastukhov Rocks to a height of 4800 meters. Another guide of the 7 Summits Club, Sergey Larin, went up there with a VIP group of four people. On the Northern face of Elbrus, another group of the 7 Summits Club completed rotation on the Lenz Rocks, at an altitude of approximately 4800 meters. Tomorrow all groups will have a day of rest and then - an attempt to storm the summit.

On the Northern slope of Mount Elbrus, the acclimatization rotation was started by a group led by the guide of the 7 Summits Club  Sergey Avtonomov. On the first day, they went up to the "Mushrooms", a unique natural object near the base camp. On the southern side of Elbrus, a group led by the guides of the 7 summits Club, Andrey Berezin and Boris Yegorov, climbed the slopes of mount Cheget for acclimatization. And the guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Larin started working with the group on the VIP program Climb Elbrus. They started climbing the slopes of Elbrus.

"Mushrooms"

On the Cheget slopes

the group on the VIP program 

Summit! The group of 7 Summits Club climbed two peaks of Mount Elbrus today (Western and Eastern Peaks). There was a strong wind throughout all the ascent, but this did not prevent us from reaching our goal. Group guide Andrey Berezin.

Greeting from the Northern slope of Mount Elbrus! This is the super-guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov! Tonight, on the reserve day, we climbed the Eastern peak of Mount Elbrus!!! Hurrah-Ah-Ah! The goal is achieved! The weather was almost perfect, after days of snow and thunderstorms, it was very nice! Now we are resting and tomorrow we will go down to Pyatigorsk!

During the ascent on Mount Elbrus the group of Fyodor Konyukhov with the guides of the 7 Summits Club, on August 7, 2020, the weather was clear and favorable. Therefore, the author of the film managed to shoot perfect views of the climbing team with the backdrop of the magical Caucasus mountains.

Elbrus was for us! Thanks to Anatoly Saveiko for the high quality film!

The program of acclimatization of the 7 Summits Club group, which took the name "Crampons on Shoes", began. Today in the first half of the day, our team made a climb up the Cheget slope to the AI cafe. We admired the Alpine meadows and surrounding peaks. In the afternoon, there was a visit to the rental. Tomorrow we move to the National Park refuge. Group guide Andrey Berezin.

This is a guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov. Today we went up to the Lenz Rocks, a little overpowered. In 5 hours we reached the foot of the rocks. We went down exactly five minutes before the downpour started. Tomorrow the group is resting and preparing for the summit assault. We hope for good weather and our strength! Good luck in the mountains!

Message from Fyodor Konyukhov's group from Elbrus. Summit! Today at 7:30 am, the team of Fyodor Konyukhov with the guides of the 7 Summits Club successfully climbed the Western peak of Elbrus! The weather favored the team throughout the expedition and this morning, too, did not disappoint. It was not easy, but all the participants of the assault met the summit with tears of joy. After the descent, all the members of the group do not stop talking about where they want to go next. "With such a team, at least to all Seven Summits!". Fyodor Filippovich Konyukhov and his family brought together strong and interesting people who do not want to stop there. We look forward to the next expedition of Fyodor Konyukhov!

Fyodor Konyukhov's team on Elbrus. The weather is amazing: sunny and clear. Today, the team successfully climbed the Pastukhov Rocks. Tomorrow we rest and prepare for the summit assault. Guides: Dmitry Ermakov, Alexander Dorojukov and Maxim Shakirov.

Fyodor Konyukhov's team went up to the National Park Refuge. Then all members climbed for the acclimatization rotation to Priyut 11, where guides conducted snow and ice classes.

The evening ended with soulful guitar songs. The team is very friendly, everyone is in a great mood. Tomorrow we are going to the Pastukhov Rocks. Guides: Dmitry Ermakov, Alexandr Dorozhkov, Maxim Shakirov.

There is a guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov. Today we made an attempt to climb the Western peak of Elbrus. With a strong wind, we reached the level of 5200 and turned around, according to weather conditions. All participants were tired, but they were happy with the challenge and the team work. They are going to be back next year, but with better weather!

See you soon!

Fyodor Konyukhov's group started with an acclimatization rotation to the Cheget mountain. To begin with, the members of the group went up to the AI cafe, rested there and went further to the Shoulder of the Cheget mountain. Everyone went down to the hotel in high spirits.

This is the guide of the 7 Summits Club Sergey Avtomonov. Today, with a new group under the blitz program, we went up to the assault camp and are preparing for a night climb. All the team members feel great! The weather is not the best yet, but it promises to be much better at night.

Summit! There is the Western peak of Mount Elbrus! Today, the group of the 7 Summits Club "Naughty squirrel and the brotherhood of the ice axe" climbed to the top of Mount Elbrus (5642). After several days of bad weather, the weather has been fine since yesterday. Everyone who was waiting for the weather window rushed to the top. Our team was working according to the program, we had planned the ascent for today. We managed with the plan, and the group went up to Elbrus in perfect weather. Congratulations on successful ascent for the members of the group! Guide Andrey Berezin.

The group "Little Hamsters" today climbed to the top of Mount Elbrus. But, unfortunately, we did not reach the top with a full team. Alexandra (let me remind you, she is 8 years old) only reached the Saddle, she did not have enough strength. Now we are already in the camp, we will have lunch. Hello from the Elbrus region! Guide Alexander Dorojukov.

 The group of the 7 Summits Club "Naughty squirrel and the brotherhood of the ice pick" today climbed the refuge National Park. In connection with the planned power outage, we went up in the early morning, first on the cable car, then on the Ural truck. We settled in, had lunch, and went to snow and ice classes in the afternoon. It was a great workout. Now we are preparing for tomorrow's ascent on the Pastukhov Rocks. Group guide Andrey Berezin.

Andrey Berezin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club from Elbrus region:

A new group called "Naughty squirrel and the brotherhood of the ice axe" has arrived in the Elbrus region. Today we made an acclimatization trip to the Cheget slope. We started our journey in the rain, but it was getting better by the afternoon. And then we continued to climb under the sun. Tomorrow, according to the plan, we will move to the National Park shelter. Follow our news!

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorozhukov from the Elbrus region:

The group "Little Hamsters" today climbed the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather battered us a bit, a storm began, snow and we quickly ran down. We are a little tired, but we have a day of rest  before the ascent. Our group is unusual, it has a very young member. This is Alexandra, 8 years old. Yesterday we went to Refuge of 11, admired the beauty. Hello from the Elbrus region!

 Sergey Avtomonov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club:  The group of 7 Summits Club "4x4" climbed the Western peak of Elbrus, the full team reached the top! The whole group, even though they were not acclimated enough, managed to get to the summit and felt good! Today evening we rest and celebrate the ascent!

Summit! The group "Uncles and Children" today climbed to the highest peak in Europe – Western Elbrus 5642! Congratulations to all climbers who reached the top in difficult weather conditions! Group guide Andrey Berezin.