Elbrus 2024

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

 Today our group has reached the top of Mount Elbrus, having overcome all the challenges along the way. Despite the gusts of wind, we were still lucky with the sunny weather.

From the very early morning we started climbing, full of determination and enthusiasm. The wind periodically complicated our way, but the clear sky and the sun's rays lifted our spirits and gave us strength. We walked step by step, enjoying the views and supporting each other.

Today has been a real test and at the same time a triumph for us. We returned from the summit with a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy for future adventures. Climbing Elbrus has become an unforgettable event that will forever remain in our hearts.

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

Hello! Today, our super-group "37" has climbed the Western peak of Elbrus (5642m) - the highest point of our vast Homeland, as well as the whole of Europe. We went up today with the whole friendly company, in excellent weather, with beautiful views. We stood at the top absolutely happy.

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

News from Elbrus! The Frezer group, a cheerful and athletic team of Fyodor Kuprichenkov, overcame the height of 2700 on Mount Cheget! The members breathe thin air, get used to the altitude. The skills of moving along steep slopes with trekking poles are being mastered. Everyone is cheerful and systematically moving towards their goal - Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe!

Andrey Berezin, the super-guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 News of the Elbrus region (June 26). The group "Active life" went to the Pastukhov Rocks. The weather tested our strength, but we coped. Tomorrow we have a day of rest and preparation for the ascent.

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

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus!  Today our group "37" made its acclimatization rotation to the Pastukhov Rocks (4700m.). The weather was different today: it was windy and snowy in the first half, and the sun was pleasant on the descent. Tomorrow is a rest day, before the summit assault.

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

 News of the Elbrus region. The Active Life group moved from Cheget Glade to the National Park refuge. We stayed in comfortable trailers. We conducted snow and ice classes in the area of the Refuge of 11. Tomorrow we have a ritation to the Pastukhov Rocks. 

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Avtomonov:

The group of the 7 Summits Club "AAA Team" went today to acclimatize to the top of Mount Beshtau. We climbed it in full force.  We are preparing to climb from the North side of Elbrus with a further descent to the South side.

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

 Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today, our new group called "37" made its first acclimatization trip along the slopes of Mount Cheget to the Ai cafe (2700m). The weather today has pleased us with the sun, the alpine meadows - with flowers and views of the mountains surrounding us.

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

Greetings from the group "Marina and 4 dwarfs"! We completed our program with a successful ascent of Mount Elbrus. The weather was gorgeous, everyone went well, everyone deserves a reward!

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

News of the Elbrus region.  The Restless group in full force climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  There had been a thunderstorm all the previous evening, and it continued at night in the Elbrus area, but by morning the weather had improved. And all the beautiful views of the Caucasus mountains opened up to us from Summit.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our super-group Elbruz climbed Mount Elbrus (5642m). We got up in good weather and in a great mood. Today was a great opportunity to see the beauty of the mountains.

Four groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the Pastukhov Rocks area, which are located at an altitude of 4600-4700 m. So, under the guidance of guides Alexander Avtomonov, Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov, the group members completed the acclimatization cycle. The weather was excellent, visibility allowed us to see Elbrus and the mountains of the Main Caucasian Ridge closer.  All the groups went down to the refuge, where the members will rest the next day. And they will also prepare for the assault on the Western peak of Elbrus, which is scheduled for Friday.

Three groups of the 7 Summits Club climbed the Refuge National Park, which is located at an altitude of 3800. On the same day, they made a second rotation, climbed to a height of 4100 in the area of the former Refuge of Eleven. Under the guidance of guides Andrey Berezin, Alexander Dorojukov and Dmitry Semenov, the group members trained in the technique of climbing and belay on snow slopes, as well as teamwork. The weather was excellent, visibility allowed to see Elbrus and the mountains of the Main Caucasian Ridge closer.  All the groups went down to the refuge where a sumptuous lunch was waiting for them. And a well-deserved rest.

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

News of the Elbrus region.  The Restless group began preparations for the ascent of Elbrus.  Today we went up to 2,700 m, on the slope of Mount Cheget. The path passed through a beautiful coniferous forest, which was replaced by Alpine meadows and flowering rhododendron bushes.  Tomorrow we will go to the refuge National Park, where we will continue acclimatization and preparation for climbing Elbrus. 

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today our new group of Elbrus climbers made their first acclimatization rotation. We went up the slopes of Cheget Mountain to the Ai cafe. The weather and the mood of the group are excellent.

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

 Greetings from the group "Marina and 4 dwarfs"! We started our acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We walk with beautiful views of Elbrus, Donguz and many other mountains. It's already getting warmer, even a little hot. Everything is going according to plan; we are working further.

 News of the Elbrus region. On June 14, the group "Positive Guys" in full force climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.  The weather was perfect, with perfect views of the entire surrounding area from Summit. 

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

Hello everyone! Today, our super-group "Pioneers", made an ascent of Mount Elbrus, in full force. The weather favors us, we admire the greatest views.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group "Funny Zucchini"! We ascended to the summit of Mount Elbrus in full force. The weather was gorgeous, the views were great. Everything went well. All members deserves orders!

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group "Funny Zucchini"! It was a very hot day today. We went to the Pastukhov Rocks, watched the beauty of the mountains and acclimatized according to the plan. It was hot, very hot, there was no wind at all, we burned down remarkably. Basically everything is going well. Tomorrow we have a rest day and after that a climbing day.