Elbrus 2025 - Page 3

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our  group "Semyonovtsy" made their main high-altitude acclimatization rotation to Pastukhov Rocks at an altitude of 4600 meters. In good weather and in a great mood, we completed the planned route. Tomorrow is a day of rest and then an assault on the summit.

Viktor Volodin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Elbrus:

Greetings to everyone from Elbrus from the group "Russian Alpine Federation"! Today the weather was very good and we slowly went to acclimatize to Pastukhov Rocks. The participants are feeling well, the mood is fighting. We are resting, preparing to storm the summit.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup called "Semyonovtsy" went to the slopes of Elbrus to the Refuge of Eleven (4070m) as part of acclimatization. There, snow and ice classes were held, where we practiced self-arrest skills using an ice axe, as well as the technique of moving along a snow slope, moving in a rope group, and passing a fixed rope.

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

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the "NaKoshkah" group! Today, we climbed the slopes of Elbrus, checked into our favorite refuge, changed clothes and walked to the area of the “Refuge of 11”. There, we held classes on using an ice axe and learned to distinguish it from a carabiner. The weather is foggy, we didn't see any views today again. We continue working.

Viktor Volodin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from the Elbrus region:

 News from the "Russian Alpine Federation" group. Today we climbed the slopes of Elbrus, to the National Park refuge. We settled into comfortable trailers, had a snack and then went out to acclimatize in the “Refuge of 11” area. There we held snow training with self-arrest on a steep slope, all participants mastered the program perfectly. There is a lot of snow. The participants feel great.

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

  Greetings from the Elbrus region! Today (16.06) our new group in its first acclimatization rotation climbed the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai" at an altitude of 2700 meters. We walked along a picturesque forest path, admiring the beauty of nature. The second part of the path passed in the area of alpine meadows, visibility was limited, we did not see the mountains. Tomorrow we have our first exit to the heights, to the slopes of Elbrus, where snow lessons will be held.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:

Greetings from the Elbrus region from the group called "NaKoshkah"! Today we began our acclimatization on the slopes of Mount Cheget. We did not like the views, there were only clouds and snow. But overall, we had a great walk. We continue to work according to our program.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin sends from the Elbrus region:

Greetings to everyone from our new group (without a name yet) from the Elbrus region! Yesterday the entire group arrived at the Mineralnye Vody airport. Then transfer to the Elbrus region and accommodation in a very comfortable and cozy hotel. Today the weather is not pampering. It rained all night, but we decided to take a walk and went to the Maiden Braids waterfall for acclimatization. The participants are feeling great. After lunch the weather returned to normal. We are preparing to continue the program.

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

 The "Brigada" group sends greetings from the Elbrus region! We have successfully completed our program. During the ascent of Elbrus, the wind was strong, but the group coped with all the difficulties. Only we had to wait for a place at the top, there were a lot of people on the trail - the season is in full swing. All participants are happy and received well-deserved awards. See you in the mountains!

Elbrus news. The "Picvario" group climbed the Eastern and Western peaks of Elbrus. One team of 5 people climbed the Western summit. And two pairs climbed the Eastern summit, along different routes: on foot from the National Park Refuge along the "Motorcycle couloir" and along the "Classics" from the Saddle. Congratulations to the "Picvario" team on their ascent to the peaks of Elbrus! Group guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Avtomonov.

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

 Message from 13.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group "Second Year Olds" climbed the Eastern Elbrus summit 5621m!!! It was clear, but there was a strong wind, 70 km/h with gusts up to 80 km. The weather allowed us to enjoy the views of the Main Caucasian Ridge!

We went down the famous motorcycle couloir and were already at the Refuge by 9.30!

During the festive dinner, the participants received their well-deserved awards!

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

 Greetings from the Elbrus region! Our team "Group D" successfully climbed  the Western peak of Mount Elbrus (5642m). The weather was clear and windy, the views were magnificent. The group showed itself on the route as a close-knit and disciplined team, ready for the next ascents. Which we have already started planning.

Elbrus Region News from June 11. The 7 Summits Club "Picvario" group went to Pastukhov Rocks today. It was a sunny day, there was no wind at all until the end of the ridges. We already felt the breath of the glacier under the rocks. We sat on the rocks, rested and went down to the National Park shelter. Tomorrow we have a rest day before the climb. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Alexander Avtomonov.

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

 11-12.06. Hello everyone! Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group "Second-year students" went to high-altitude acclimatization at Pastukhov Rocks 4700m! The weather was great, it was very warm and the group reached their intended goal! Today is rest and preparation for the assault! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

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

  Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today our super team "Group D" made a high-altitude acclimatization rotation to the top of Pastukhov Rocks (4700 m). The weather and the condition of the group are excellent, tomorrow is a day of rest and preparation for the assault on the summit of Elbrus.

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

The "Brigada" group sends greetings from the Elbrus region! Today we walked and strolled along the slopes of Elbrus. We climbed up to Pastukhov Rocks, the height is about 4700m. Everything went great, the only thing is that it was very hot. The acclimatization cycle is over, now we are waiting for the weather forecast - and into battle! For now, a rest day is planned for tomorrow.

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

 Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus! Today, our supergroup called "Group D" climbed to our high-altitude camp, the National Park refuge (altitude - 3880 m). We settled into comfortable trailers and then went to snow training. However, due to the weather conditions, we did not go far. A thunderstorm in the mountains is not a pleasant phenomenon, so we conducted training near the camp.

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

 The "Brigada" group sends greetings from the Elbrus region! Today we tried to walk to the Refuge of Eleven, but the thunderstorm drove us out of there. It nipped a little, we pressed our ears back like spaniels and went down to the shelter. When the thunderstorm ended, we went out onto the slope and held snow and ice classes after all. We rode on our butts, waved ice axes - it was fun.

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

10.06. Hello everyone! The 7 Summits Club group went to high-altitude acclimatization today to Refuge of 11 at 4100m. There we held snow classes, practiced the technique of self-arrest with an ice axe.

After lunch near the hotel we held classes on safety systems and moving along fixed ropes. Tomorrow we are going to Pastukhov Rocks at 4700m. 

Take care of yourself! See you in the mountains! Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Elbrus news. Yesterday, the 7 Summits Club group called "Picvario" began the acclimatization program. We went to the "Ai" cafe along a picturesque forest path, where rhododendrons are now blooming. We drank delicious tea in the cafe and returned to the hotel. Today we move to the National Park refuge, where we will continue to prepare for the ascent of Elbrus. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Alexander Avtomonov.