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The President of the 7 Summits Club, the guide of the group Alex Abramov reports from Pakistan:

News from Pakistan! The "Grandfathers and Girls" team has fully assembled in Islamabad today. Our expedition to the summit of the six-thousander Khoser Gunge begins. Today we had an interesting excursion around Islamabad and then there was trekking to the highest hills around the city. The evening ended in a restaurant with a beautiful view of Islamabad. Tomorrow we fly to Skardu. The adventures continue!!!

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" has reached the final part. Tomorrow early in the morning we are scheduled to go to the summit of Damavand. The day before, we climbed to the assault camp at 4200 m, at a good pace in 5 hours, which shows the good physical fitness of the participants. We were accommodated in the best "rooms" of the shelter, and delicious food and a pleasant time spent talking and playing Perudo create a favorable atmosphere. Today before lunch we made a short acclimatization hike to 4500 m. During the day we discussed organizational aspects of the upcoming ascent. The mood is the most decisive, wish us luck! Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" continues its smooth acclimatization before the climb, yesterday was the last day of relaxation. In the morning, we went to the top of Tochal, it is an hour and a half up and down from the seventh station of the cable car. We climbed at a leisurely pace. Nevertheless, the goal was achieved, we visited the highest point of this area, 3964 m. Then we went down by cable car to Tehran and began moving towards Damavand. We issued permits at the House of the Iranian Mountaineering Federation, then checked into the amazing Arses Hotel, which looks like an oasis against the backdrop of the village landscape. Before dinner we took a dip in a thermal spring, and at the end of the most eventful day of the program we had a tasting of kebabs and shashliks in the local kebab shop of Larijana. Today we start working for real, we climb to the camp at 4200 m. Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club, Valery Myasoedov, reports from Iran:

 Hi from Iran! The group "Masha and the Lions" began the acclimatization part of the program on the second day of their stay in the country. In the early afternoon, we climbed the cable car to 3,600 m and checked into the cozy Hotel Tochal. The accommodations for a high-altitude hotel are luxurious. The good food, the comfortable rooms, the recreation area, all contribute to acclimatization and recovery. In the afternoon, we climbed to the top of Mount Shah Nesh, 3,800 meters, and enjoyed a panoramic view of Tehran. Suddenly, the Damavand, which is usually hidden in the mist, opened up. In the evening, Andrey Selivanov gave a lecture on hypoxic training in preparation for climbing. Our participants showed great interest and asked many questions. The guides are Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The new group of the 7 Summits Club has started the program of climbing Damavand! Tehran greeted us with the usual heat, under +36. However, in the north of the city, at the foot of the mountain range, where our magnificent hotel Espinas Palace is located, it is more comfortable. The first day of the stay was devoted to getting to know the city. The program included lunch in the panoramic restaurant of the Milod Tower at an altitude of 280 m, a sightseeing tour of Tehran and a visit to the Golestan Palace, the residence of the Qajar dynasty. We managed to do everything, even left a couple of hours to relax in the hotel spa. The welcome dinner was held in the Diba restaurant, numerous appetizers, traditional Iranian kebabs and shashliks were appreciated by the group members. During the day we got to know each other better and wished each other a successful ascent. The name of the group will be announced in the next news item. Guides Andrey Selivanov and Valery Myasoedov.

Valery Myasoedov, A Guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! "Ripe Peaches" has completed its program of stay in the country, this early morning the last participants flew home. What we saw during the three days of the excursion program, as they say... can't be described in a fairy tale or with a pen. The ancient capitals of Persia Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Isfahan... touching this part of the cultural heritage of mankind takes your breath away. History is at every step here. 2500 years of construction used technologies that even now are impossible for modern man to understand. Centuries-old history, excellent cuisine, friendly and welcoming people await you in this hospitable country. Combining this exciting tour with climbing Damavand is the best gift to yourself! Plan and join us next season, recruitment for groups is already open.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov:

Greetings from Iran! The "Ripe Peaches" group, or rather part of it, is still in the country and is making a sightseeing tour of the ancient capitals of Persia.

Yesterday, early in the morning, we flew to Shiraz, the capital of the province of Fars, and spent the whole day in this ancient city of poets, love and roses. So many magnificent gardens and parks, magnificent mosques... in this aspect Shiraz has no competitors. We visited the Narenjestan Garden, the Garden of Eden, the tomb of Hafez, the great poet of the 14th century, revered by all Iranians, then had lunch in a traditional restaurant near the Vakil Bazaar. The bazaar itself has 400 years of history, a walk through it is an obligatory part of the program of stay in Shiraz. In the evening we walked in the city center around the Karim Khan Fortress, where on weekends, and Thursday is a day off in Iran, like Saturday in our country, thousands of city dwellers gather, and tasted the famous Shiraz dessert faloodeh. A wonderful end to the day!

Don't miss the opportunity to admire the photos from the mountain travel of the MAI tourist club team led by Sergey Romanenkov in the Karakoram. We have already written that during this route the group members climbed the eight-thousander Gasherbrum-II, which in itself is a world-class achievement. Without additional oxygen and practically without a processed route (the seasonal ropes melted). This is only part of the group's route. Read the details, and most importantly - look at the excellent quality photos. A true mountain lover should not miss this!

Hello to everyone from "Ripe Peaches"! Today we had a day of impromptu. After a late breakfast, we decided to get closer to Iranian culture by visiting some of the sights. We made many new discoveries about how huge Tehran is, how friendly the locals are to tourists, and about the political and economic relations with other countries...

In the evening, we all gathered for a gala dinner in one of the best restaurants in Tehran with a stunning view. There, we presented awards and medals to our champions. We shared our impressions of the past trip and even made joint plans for the future!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Trailer for the documentary multi-part film Oxygen. Everest! Coming soon to the Premier online cinema!

 After storming the highest peaks in the world and the tragic expedition to Broad Peak, Vitaly Lazo, who has completed more than 40 high-altitude expeditions during his career, including the first ascent in Antarctica, sets off on a new dangerous journey.

 Together with his friend, Anton Pugovkin, they plan to conquer Everest without oxygen and ski down from the summit. But the ascent itself is not an end in itself. There are other reasons why Vitaly goes to the summit...

 This is an adventure on the edge of possibilities, on the edge of reason, on the edge of life...

Greetings to everyone from the Ripe Peaches team! Today we had a very long and eventful day. We got up early. We left the shelter in the direction of the summit under the moonlight at 3:10. We walked slowly, in an even formation, singing songs. And already at 9:50 we reached the summit of the highest volcano in Asia, 5609 m! We tried to take a photo as if we were the only ones at the top, but today there were quite a lot of people. Therefore, we did not linger long and began the descent. And at 12:30 we were already met at the camp with a hot delicious lunch.

The weather today was incredibly pleasing to us, and we still had plenty of strength, so we decided to continue the descent and get to Tehran. Everyone is alive and well, they haven't realized their feat yet, but we are already accepting congratulations!

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Hello to everyone from "Ripe Peaches"! Today we went for a walk, or rather, made an acclimatization hike, and climbed from our camp from 4200m to 4500m. We had a small picnic, met tourists from other countries, sunbathed, took photos and went down. Today is our day of rest, so we enjoyed the weather and the views. At dinner, we celebrated Kristina Putintseva's birthday with non-alcoholic Iranian beer and sweet cake. We are already getting ready for bed, because tomorrow is our most important day.

We hope to return to you with news by lunch.

Super-guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings to everyone from the "Ripe Peaches" team! Today's acclimatization night was great. And despite the fact that we spent the night at an altitude of 3600 m, a cozy hotel with spacious rooms and a view of the mountains allowed us to forget about the altitude. As a morning workout, we made a training climb on Mount Tochal, 3964 m. Having descended to the foot of the mountain by cable car, we headed towards the House of the Iranian Mountaineering Federation, where we received our permits for the climb. Before dinner, we stopped at the thermal springs at the foot of Damavand. Then we got even more involved in the local culture by visiting a local cafe, where we tried many different kebabs...
We discussed plans for tomorrow and went to rest after such a busy day.
Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Hello to everyone from the "Ripe Peaches" team! Today we will set off to the slopes of Mount Tochal. In winter, this is a gorgeous ski resort, and now, an empty chalet is completely at our disposal! The weather is favorable to us, so after a hearty lunch, we went for a walk. We walked so well that we climbed to the top of Shah Nishin, which translates as "a place for a king." Our royal team took a rest right at the top, admired the views of Tehran and the nearby mountains, drank tea, and under the rays of the setting sun, wandered along the multi-colored slopes to a delicious hearty dinner. After eating, we decided to play the famous game "Uno" and went our separate ways to gather strength for tomorrow.
Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings to everyone from Iran from the "Ripe Peach" group! Today was a very long and eventful day for our eyes. We arrived at night, rested a little in our hotel (a real palace) Espinash Palace, and went to the most iconic places of Tehran. We climbed the TV tower, had a delicious lunch of local dishes in a panoramic restaurant. Then we went to the Rose Palace - Golestan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where each hall shines brighter than diamonds. We stopped at souvenir shops, admired the handicrafts of local craftsmen, and after a short rest gathered for a generous dinner.

Guides Valery Myasoedov and Kristina Putintseva.

Pamir is calling! On August 15, the Club 8000 group "Lenin, brothers!" climbed Lenin Peak! The day was long. The first half of the day, as usual in the Pamirs, was clear and cloudless. We reached the summit after lunch; at which time the mountain was already covered by clouds and light snow began to fall. The descent took place under a snowfall. Here we felt all the vast expanses of Lenin Peak and its power. As a result, closer to the evening, the whole team was in the Third Camp.

On August 16, we safely descended to the First camp. Next, Osh with its benefits of civilization awaits us. Group guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Damavand (5609 m). Super Girls project. 7 Volcanoes project.

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Iran:

Today, August 13, the ENTIRE TEAM of SuperGirls heroically climbed the highest volcano in Asia, Mount Damavand, 5610 meters high.

 All the girls are happy and are already making new plans!

Damavand (5609 m). Super Girls project. 7 Volcanoes project.

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Iran:

Today was the final acclimatization day of the Supergirls group before the attempt to climb Damavand. We had a photo shoot, tried very hard to take great photos and videos. At night we go out to climb the highest volcano in Asia - Mount Damavand, 5609 meters.

Damavand (5609 m). The Super Girls project. The 7 Volcanoes project.

The president of the 7 Summits Club Alex Abramov reports from Iran:

After spending a day of rest at the Larijan hot springs and receiving a permit to climb Damavand, the Supergirls team climbed to an excellent refuge. From here, the assault on the summit takes place. Today we have a photo shoot on the slopes, and at night we will go to the assault.

All the girls feel great!

Pamir is in touch! The "Lenin, brothers!" group has completed the acclimatization cycle, having climbed Razdelnaya Peak, 6100 m. We spent two nights in the Second Camp, at an altitude of 5300 meters. It turns out that we have passed the Lenin Glacier in both directions. Now is the second half of the season, the cracks on the glacier are getting bigger. There are many stairs on the trail. Now we are in the First Camp. We are resting, recuperating, monitoring the weather forecast, choosing a day for the ascent. The group's guides are Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.