Elbrus 2024

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

Hello everyone!  The group "Twenty-Three" of the 7 Summits Club made rotation for high-altitude acclimatization to the Pastukhov Rocks. We went at a good pace and had a rest by lunch. Tomorrow is a well-deserved day off and preparation for the assault on the summit of Mount Elbrus.

Alexander Avtonomov, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group of the 7 Summits Club under the "Blitz" program ascended today in full force the Western peak of Elbrus. We walked all the way from our refuge, we didn't use a snow truck. We were lucky with the weather.

Natalia Marinkevich, Guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Elbrus news. The group "First of all, it's beautiful" went perfectly to the acclimatization rotation, to the Pastukhov Rocks. Everyone is feeling well. We practiced crossing fixed ropes. We are resting, tomorrow we will go for the summit of Elbrus.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup "7:40", as part of acclimatization, made a rotation to the area of the Refuge of Eleven. Training sessions were held there, where we practiced climbing along a snowy slope, as well as self-errrest using an ice axe.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorojukov, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group "Experts in acclimatization" continues to acclimatize, now on the slopes of Mount Elbrus.  Today we went up to the refuge of the National Park and settled in comfortable conditions.  Then we went out on the slope and held classes with ice axes, rode on the remaining snow on our backs. In general, everything is fine.

The friendly and purposeful group "Northern Scoundrels" under the leadership of Karina Mezova acclimatizes before climbing Elbrus on the North side. We wish the weather and good luck to the climbers! We believe in every participant! May everything turn out great on the day of the ascent!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorojukov, reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group "Experts in acclimatization" sends greetings from the slopes of Mount Cheget. Today our program of preparation for the ascent of Elbrus began. We walked along a beautiful path, the weather was gorgeous and warm. 

We are working further.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our new supergroup "7:40" made its first acclimatization rotation. We climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2,700 meters. The weather and mood are great, ready for a new day.

Alexander Dorojukov, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group "For Cheburashka" completed the program with a successful ascent of Mount Elbrus. We tried our best and reached the top.

Hello everyone! The Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club in full force ascended Western Peak of Mount Elbrus 5642m! Everyone is happy and with medals!

Take care of yourself! See you in the mountains!

All the weather and good luck!

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

Yesterday, the group "16-69" ascended to the top of Mount Elbrus 5642. Unfortunately, incomplete, not all members.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 Good evening! The group "16-69" went to acclimatization on the Pastukhov Rocks today. Due to the beginning of a thunderstorm, we quickly went down and managed to reach our camp before it began. Next, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather was not very good, a thunderstorm covered us in the descent. But it wasn't unexpected for us, everything was according to the forecast, and we got down on time. Tomorrow is a rest day and the next night is the start to the summit.

Hello everyone! Today, the Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club completed the acclimatization cycle by climbing the Pastukhov Rocks! The weather was not pleasant. From a height of 4500m, we had to run away from the thunderstorm. But everyone is alive and well, we will rest and prepare for the storming of Elbrus!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group "For Cheburashka" wanted to go for Cheburashka, but went to the Pastukhov Rocks. It was an interesting day. We jumped over rivers, escaped from the heat, then ran away from the thunderstorm. In general, everything is according to plan, we have gained altitude. The weather is normal, July. We are working further!

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our supergroup "Young and Beautiful" continued its acclimatization cycle. We took a cable car up to the Gara-Bashi station and then went out to the area of the Refuge of Eleven (4070 m). There we conducted training sessions on climbing on snow slopes. The condition and mood of the band members is excellent.

16.07. Hello everyone! The Ebitda group of the 7 Summits Club climbed the slopes of Elbrus today.  In the area of the Refuge of Eleven, we found a suitable place and worked out the technique of movement and belay on the snowy terrain. Everything turned out well. We are resting and preparing to continue high-altitude acclimatization tomorrow - to climb to the Pastukhov Rocks area.

Guide Evgeny Fedyunin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Dorojukov, reports from the Elbrus region:

The group "Beyond Cheburashka" today went up to the refuge "National Park", the place of our permanent base.  To settle in, we are quite comfortably accommodated. Then we gathered and walked to the Refuge of Eleven. There we held training sessions, that is, we tumbled in the snow. We learned to hack and walk in crampons. We returned for a delicious lunch. Acclimatization is proceeding according to plan.

Alexander Avtomonov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 The group of the 7 Summits Club took the name "16-69". Today we went up to our assault camp refuge "National Park". After the placement, we went up to the area Refuge of Eleven. There we conducted training sessions on the technique of climbing on snow slopes. We learned to stop falling with an ice axe on a steep slope. And we also remembered the basics of the technique of moving in crampons on snowy and firn slopes.

Four new groups of the 7 Summits Club immediately began an acclimatization cycle before climbing Elbrus on the slopes of Mount Cheget. Under the guidance of our guides, the participants climbed to the area of the Ai cafe at an altitude of 2,800 meters. The weather was sunny and hot. The participants enjoyed a wonderful view of the summit of Mount Elbrus. After lunch, the group members went to the rental, where they took the missing equipment. Tomorrow, everyone goes up to the slopes of Elbrus for further acclimatization and training.