Greetings from Nepal from the "Anahata" group! Today we saw the sunrise with a view of Everest.

To achieve this, we had to wake up in the middle of the night and set out for Kala Pathar, the best viewpoint on our route. It was challenging, cold, and the altitude was taking its toll. Kala Pathar, although a small hill against the backdrop of the snowy giants, is actually 5,645 meters high. But our efforts were fully rewarded with marvelous views of Everest and its neighbors.

We watched the sun color the mountain peaks and bathe the beautiful Pumori in golden sunlight. It was a wonderful morning. After descending, we almost immediately flew by helicopter first to Lukla and then to Kathmandu.

By lunchtime, our entire team had gathered at the Yak and Yeti Hotel, where we enjoyed the blessings of civilization that we often overlook in everyday life.

In the evening, we will have a celebratory dinner. Everyone will receive commemorative awards—medals and diplomas. And then we will begin making plans for next year.

 Greetings from Nepal to everyone from the "Anahata" group, who reached Everest Base Camp today and saw Everest up close! Or rather, we saw Everest first, and then reached Base Camp.

It was a very challenging day. First, we reached the village of Gorak Shep, drank tea there, and then headed to Base Camp, admiring the incredible peaks and glacier along the way.

Having reached the treasured stone marking the entrance to Base Camp, we took photos and continued our tour of the camp. We saw where the 7 Summits Club sets up their camp – it's very unusual to see these places without tents – then continued along the glacier to get a good look at the Klumbu Icefall. Incredible beauty surrounded us, and after enjoying the amazing views, we returned to Gorak Shep. In total, it took about seven hours of walking, and everyone was very tired, but it was worth it.

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the most energetic Anahata group, heading to Everest! Today we left the autumn landscapes behind and entered a world of big mountains and snow.

 This morning, after the obligatory morning exercises, we left the village of Dingboche and headed towards Lobuche, from where we will reach Everest Base Camp tomorrow. The weather continues to be wonderful – blue skies, sunshine, and white mountains. Everyone is, of course, very impressed by the enormous mountains looming above us. With such beautiful views, the journey passes unnoticed.

 We even crossed the pass, which looked quite impressive, at a brisk pace. Beyond the pass, we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers, and by lunchtime we arrived in Lobuche, checked into our lodge, and went for a walk.

It's a shame the clouds rolled in by evening, and we missed out on the sunset overlooking Nuptse.

We hope tomorrow we'll be treated to a sunset overlooking Everest.

 Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the "Anahata" group, continuing their journey toward Everest! Today we left magical Rivendale and moved from the forest zone into the high mountains to the village of Dingboche, located at an altitude of 4,340 meters. It wasn't a particularly difficult but very beautiful trek. The entire way, we admired the beauty of Ama Dablam, examining the mountain from different angles. More suspension bridges, yaks, and stupas were visible. And as we gained altitude, the green slopes became tinged with the bright red of autumn bushes.

We continue to be amazed and delighted by what we see every day. The village of Dingboche, although located at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, offers tourists very comfortable accommodations (our rooms still have heated sheets) and cafes where you can drink delicious coffee and eat equally delicious pastries. However, the conditions are gradually becoming harsher. This doesn't bother us in the least. How can difficulties be upsetting when the surroundings are so beautiful?

 Greetings from Nepal from the most friendly and cheerful Anahata group! We continue our trek to Everest. Today, we left Namche Bazaar and headed towards Tengboche Monastery.

The weather is still gorgeous, offering unforgettable views. True, Everest was covered in clouds today, but we're not upset; we didn't get to see it yesterday. But Ama Dablam once again graced our entire journey.

In Tengboche, we visited a monastery, after which we continued on to a lodge at an altitude of 3,800 meters with the fairytale name of "Rivendale"—a place where any traveler can find shelter and peace, as mentioned in "The Lord of the Rings." The place is truly cozy with stunning views.

Everyone on our trek never ceases to be amazed by the comfort of the hotels we choose for our groups' overnight stays. I won't even mention the natural beauty. Everything we see every day invariably evokes admiration.

We also met an African guide along the way, who had been with us on Kilimanjaro with the same group a year ago. To the surprised looks of those around us, we sang together a song about Kilimanjaro, "Hakuna Matata."

These are the kinds of unexpected encounters you can have in Nepal.

Greetings from Nepal from the Anahata team! Today, we had a fantastic day near Namche Bazaar. After morning exercises to acclimatize, we headed to the Everest View Hotel. The name didn't disappoint. They started showing us Everest halfway up.

Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and, of course, the most beautiful mountain, Ama Dablam. Upon reaching the hotel, we drank tea overlooking these magnificent peaks, and then continued on to the village of Khumjung.

The snow-capped mountains, the forest already beginning to turn to autumn colors, the Buddhist stupas—all this created such beauty that we wanted to walk and explore forever. In Khumjung, we visited a monastery housing a Yeti scalp. Yeti or not, it was interesting either way.

By lunchtime, we returned to Namche Bazaar, where everyone found something to do.

Some went shopping, some strolled through this unusual town, and some drank coffee in the cafes. Tomorrow we continue our journey to Everest.

Greetings to everyone from Nepal from the Anahata group! Today was the second day of trekking to Everest Base Camp. After breakfast and some exercise, we left our cozy shelter and walked from the village of Phading to Namche Bazaar.

It was a challenging, long, but incredibly beautiful journey through forests, mountains, and waterfalls. We crossed numerous suspension bridges along the way, which left no one indifferent. Despite the challenging route, the significant elevation gain, and the numerous steps up and down, everyone was delighted with what they saw.

Finally, in the evening, we all gathered and introduced ourselves to those who hadn't met before. And over a celebratory dinner, after receiving wonderful gifts from the 7 Summits Club, we discussed the details of the trip.

Early tomorrow morning, we plan to fly to Lukla by helicopter and begin our trek.

This is the 7 Summits Club guide Olya Rumyantseva and the most heartfelt team, opening the chakras.

And we ran to the helicopter to fly to Lukla. The weather was favorable to us today, so we were able to look at the path we were walking, the villages where we stayed, and admire the mountain peaks.

Having gathered in Lukla, we had a long wait for the flight to Kathmandu. But in the evening we were already on the plain. At the dinner, our participants were solemnly awarded with memorable certificates and medals.

The guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

We gathered at the top, took a group photo, and slowly went down.

We drank tea and rested a little in Gorak Shep and set out for Everest Base Camp. We were incredibly lucky with the weather today. The entire panorama of the Himalayan peaks was open to us in all its glory!

At the base camp, we were greeted with champagne and a delicious lunch. All participants coped with today's challenges with dignity. Now we are resting, and we hope for clear weather tomorrow.

Guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

Before leaving, we did active exercises in support of the challenge from @alexabramov 100 days / 100 push-ups.

We reached the memorials and honored the memory of those who remained in the mountains forever. We settled down for the night in a lodge in the village of Lobuche at an altitude of 4900 m. At dinner, we congratulated our wonderful participant Vsevolod on his birthday! Everyone tasted the most delicious holiday pie.

Tomorrow will present us with a long, eventful day, so we leave early to watch dreams...

Super-guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

Slowly gained altitude, walking along winding paths to the sounds of the mountain river Imja Kola.

The weather changed, as did our landscapes. At first, we walked a little through the forest, which was replaced by juniper bushes. And after the bright morning sun, a light rain came to us. We walked a little before a hearty dinner, discussed plans for tomorrow.

The guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

After lunch we gained a little altitude for acclimatization. The rain interfered with our plans, so the walk in the fog was short. We waited out the precipitation in the monastery. There we also had a puja ceremony. We received a blessing and slowly went down to rest.

Tomorrow we have a day of trek to Dingboche, we gain altitude up to 4310 m.

 The guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.

Having gained 1,000 meters in altitude, we already felt pleasantly tired, and wanted to rest as soon as possible after a long climb.

But in Namche Bazaar, an unpleasant surprise awaited us: there has been no electricity for several days. The power station broke down. No electricity, no Internet... and it was quite cold.

But they were waiting for us here, and provided us with maximum comfort.

 May 3. In order not to freeze in the dark Namche Bazaar, we decided to move on to Tengboche to spend a day of rest there. On the way, we admired the incredibly beautiful views. Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other peaks were visible in all their glory through the flying clouds. Blooming rhododendrons pleased the eye, and the smell of the pine forest gave strength. We went to a Buddhist monastery, where the Yeti scalpel is kept.

On the way, we stopped to drink tea and taste delicious desserts. By evening, we settled, as expected, in the best lodge.

Super-guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! Our group decided to change the name to "Abramov's Favorite Group". Today we had a trek to Namche Bazaar. In the morning, we had breakfast in a beautiful lodge with electric sheets and went out on the trail. Along the way, we admired the views, looked at Thamserku. We climbed the Hillary Bridge and then came to the final destination. We rested, took a shower, checked the Irish pub for beer.

Namaste from the 7 Summits Club group "Tuda - Suda"! Today we had a very long and eventful day. We got up before dawn to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. At the airport, we had to wait a long time for our flight, since the whole sky was covered with clouds, and it was raining heavily. Five people flew to Lukla, walked around, and went to Phakding. While we were enjoying the pine forest, the rest of the participants flew straight to Phakding.

We all gathered around a large table and discussed plans for tomorrow over a delicious dinner.

Super guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.

We have a short night ahead of us, because at five in the morning we leave for the airport to fly from the busy and densely populated Kathmandu to the stone Lukla. And from there we will walk to the Everest Base Camp. So, tomorrow we will delight you with breathtaking views of mountain landscapes.

The guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.

Hello everyone from Everest Base Camp! Today was a day full of a variety of emotions)) At 4 am, our trekking group set out to climb Kala Patthar Peak. For many participants, this was their first mountain experience, and not everyone found the climb easy, but we did it! At 7 am, our entire team was standing at the summit!

 We descended to Gorakshep, had breakfast, and headed towards Everest Base Camp — the final point of our program. Today, we reunited with the climbing team, and we missed each other during the day!

 All participants, without exception, were shocked by the conditions and service we provide here! Alex Abramov and Viktor Volodin rode into the camp on horses, it was epic! Lena Abramova greeted us with champagne and snacks, and for lunch there was delicious borscht!

In the evening, our trekkers were awarded, we watched films on the plasma, sang songs with a guitar. It was very soulful! Tomorrow we return to Kathmandu.

Greetings to everyone from the team of trekkers going to the Everest Base Camp! Our morning began with the fact that we celebrated the birthday of Dementiy - one of the members of our team! We baked a real big cake!

Today, our huge team split up. Two groups of Everest climbers stayed for one more night in Lobuche for better acclimatization. And we went higher - to the place of Gorakshep, at an altitude of 5100. The views today were just crazy! Nuptse in all its glory! We saw our Everest base camp from afar, where we will be tomorrow!

We have already checked into the lodge. After lunch we want to take a short walk, and early in the morning we will set out to climb Kala Patthar.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! News from the Te and Yeti groups. Our team is finishing its fun adventure. Today we reached Lukla. And yesterday we were in Namche Bazaar and saw our team off to Everest. It's already spring below - we're warming up. Tomorrow - flight to Kathmandu. All the best!

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! The participants and guides of the "Te i Yeti" group climbed the famous panoramic peak of Kala-Patar today. Unfortunately, we did not get any views of Mount Everest, but everyone was happy. Now we have already descended to Dengboche, resting after the final days of trekking.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! Our group reached the destination, today we moved from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, had lunch there and then successfully went to the Everest Base Camp. We touched the Khumbu glacier, saw how our expedition to Everest would live and returned back to the lodge. Everyone is a little covered by the altitude, but overall everything is great.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! The "Te and Yeti" group continues its ascent to Everest base camp. Today we had a march from Dingboche to Lobuche. Beautiful views along the way, a great trek. We stopped by the memorial, honored the memory of the deceased climbers. After lunch, as always, the weather deteriorates, wind, snow falls. The condition of all participants is excellent. Tomorrow we go to Gorak Shep and visit the base camp.

Namaste to all from Nepal! The 7 Summits Club group "Te i Yeti" spent an acclimatization day today in Namche Bazaar and the surrounding area. We went up to the famous Everest View Hotel, where our team saw Mount Everest and Lhotse for the first time. The magical Ama Dablam also opened up a bit. Afterwards we walked to the monastery and returned for lunch. Tomorrow we go further.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! The 7 Summits Club group "Te and Yeti" climbed to Namche Bazaar today in gorgeous weather. We walked along the bridges, crossed the famous Hillary Bridge, looked at the beauty that opened up to us today after yesterday's bad weather. We continue our journey according to the program.

Namaste to everyone from Nepal! The 7 Summits Club group "Te and Yeti" began their trekking program to Everest Base Camp. Yesterday we gathered in Kathmandu, checked our gear, and exchanged money. Tonight we left for Ramichap airport. But, unfortunately, we were unable to fly to Lukla due to weather conditions. The rain will stop only in the evening. We hope the weather will be better tomorrow. We walked around the village, saw how the local population lives, and returned to our lodge.

Namaste from Nepal! "Our mini group" is on the road again! We left the hospitable capital of the Sherpas Namche Bazaar and went to the next point of our trek - Deboche. The route is relatively difficult, since the altitude loss was 700 meters, and the gain was 900 meters, over 11 km of distance. The route passed through a picturesque forest. On the way we stopped at the Tengboche monastery, looked into the bakery, tried delicious cakes.

We spent such a busy day in the vicinity of Namche Bazaar.

Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today in the afternoon our supergroup "Inseparable" came to the high-mountain lodge Gorakshep (5100 m.). And after a short rest, we climbed Mount Kalapathar (5644 m.) And not in vain, to see Everest in the setting sun, it is worth a lot! Tomorrow our roads will lead us only down.

 Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today our super-group "Inseparable" crossed the Cho-La pass (5420 m). This day will be remembered by all participants as the most difficult in our hike. But we overcame all the difficulties and are ready for further adventures.

Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today, our super-group "Inseparable", as part of acclimatization, climbed the mountain Gokyo Ri (5357 m). After the descent and a short rest, we moved to the new lodge Dragnag (4700 m). Tomorrow is a difficult day - crossing the Chola Pass.

 Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today, our supergroup "Inseparables", having made a short trek, reached to Gokyo. The day before, snow fell, which changed the surrounding views. In Gokyo we stayed in a luxurious hotel, overlooking the famous Gokyo Lake. The participants and guides were in a great mood. A hot shower revives and gives new strength.

Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today, our group "Inseparable" made a trek from the village of Dole to the high-mountain lodge Machermo (4470 m). Today was not a difficult day, the trek took two and a half hours. Now the team has half a day of rest, time for reading books and board games.

Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today, on a rest day, our group visited the Everest View high-mountain hotel, located at an altitude of 3885 meters. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow us to see Everest and other peaks. But on the way back, we visited a monastery in the village of Khumjun, where we saw an exposed yeti scalp. The day was meaningful, full of impressions. Tomorrow is a new trek, we are moving along the path to our goal.

Greetings from mountainous Nepal! Today our new supergroup with the working title "Inseparable", despite all the difficulties, reached the village of Phakding. There we settled in comfortable conditions, in the excellent lodge of the Sherpa Guide.

Namaste from Nepal! Today, the morning of the "70s" group began long before dawn. At three o'clock in the morning, we went to Kalapathar to see the morning Everest from a vantage point. After that we went back down to Gorakshep, from where we went to Dingboche. Tomorrow our team splits up: part of the group, having completed the program "Trekking to Everest Base Camp", goes to Lukla, and from there to Kathmandu. The second part goes to Chukhung, from where it will go to Island Peak.

Namaste from Nepal! The group "70s" left Dingboche this morning, altitude 4300m. And in the afternoon, we already arrived in the settlement of Lobuche, altitude 4900m. Today the weather was wonderful and we saw the famous mountains: Ama Dablam, Pumori, Lobuche, Tobuche, Nuptse. On the way we visited the memorial to the fallen climbers. Tomorrow we are going to Gorakshep. And to the Everest base camp.

Namaste from Nepal! The group of the 7 Summits Club "70e" left Deboche today and went to Dingboche, a village located at the foot of the beautiful Ama Dablam. The road from Deboche starts in a rhododendron forest, we gradually gain altitude and after the suspension bridge we get to alpine meadows. On the right throughout the day we had Ama Dablam. Everest was also visible in the morning, the summit of which is covered with snow. Gradually gaining altitude, in the afternoon, we were already in Dingboche. Tomorrow we go to Lobuche.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Nepal:

Namaste from Nepal! The joint group of the "70s" program continued its journey towards the Everest Base Camp. Today we left the beautiful capital of the Sherpas Namche Bazaar and went to Deboche. On the way we visited a Buddhist monastery. We also saw Everest for the first time, the weather is clear all day. Tomorrow we go to Pheriche.

Namaste from Nepal! Today the group "Island Peak" arrived in Namche Bazaar. The path went along the Khumbu River, which we crossed several times on suspension bridges. In Namche Bazaar we met a group going to the Everest Base Camp. Here we joined and will continue as a single group "70s". In the afternoon we walked around the capital of the Sherpas. Tomorrow we go to Deboche, altitude 3800 m.

Namaste from Nepal! The "70s" group with air adventures has reached the trekking part of the program. On the first day, we flew from Kathmandu to Ramechap. Where we spent the next day waiting for the flight to Lukla. And only today in the afternoon we found ourselves in Phakding, using two helicopters. From Phakding we reached Monjo. Now we are resting in the lodge, tomorrow we are going to Namche Bazaar.

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Awarding

Hello everyone from cool Kathmandu! Yes, it's not hot in Kathmandu right now either, just like in the Everest base camp, as well as in Moscow!

Today was a busy day, it's also a holiday on May 9th.

The trekker team spent their reserve day at the Everest Base, watching the chess "tournament of the century" and getting to know the life of Everest expeditions closer and deeper.

But, there are no reserve days left, we need to get out to civilization, and the weather is so-so. We decided not to take any chances and go out early in the morning towards Feriche, where there are more chances to catch the summer weather. A little bit of hassle, expectations and our team, as well as the chess team, were in Kathmandu in the evening, by the pool in Hyatt. Although there was no doubt about it.

In the evening, there was a festive farewell dinner at the delicious La Sherpa restaurant, where the participants were awarded and many warm words were said.

It's nice to realize that in such a short period the team has rallied, received a lot of unforgettable (in a good way) impressions and the participants take with them only bright and positive memories.

Have a good trip home and see you again!

Yours are Valery Myasoedov, Andrey Berezin, Anastasia Kuznetsova

Nepal / Kathmandu 2024.

In total, from the city of Lukla to the base camp, the chess players had to overcome 50 kilometers and climb from a height of 2,860 meters to a height of 5,364 meters during seven days of the hike.

Tomorrow, from 8:15 Moscow time and 11:00 Nepal time, the chess tournament starts at the highest natural altitude.

The chess players will have to play 9 games according to the Swiss system with a control of 10’+3”.

Recall that the competition will be held at the highest altitude, not counting the chess games played in space. The tournament will feature a prize pool of 7 million rubles.

The games will be broadcast on the channel of the Russian Chess Federation.

The trekkers went down Dingboche, and a group of climbers to the summit of Lobuche East stayed in the village of Lobuche.  They wanted to hold training classes, but it started snowing heavily and they decided to postpone it. Tomorrow, the climbing team ascends to the Lobuche base camp and there will be no contact with them for several days.