Kuznetsova Anastasia

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club Anastasia Kuznetsova reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from the slopes of Demavend, from the team of Fedor Konyukhov! 

Today we say goodbye to the mountain and return to civilization. The night after the assault (our third night in the shelter) this time passed calmly and quickly. We went down to the camp with the mosque in three hours, said goodbye to the mountain and plunged into the bustle of the city again.

In the evening we had a gala dinner with congratulations, hugs, kind words, best wishes and plans for the future. At the suggestion of Oskar Konyukhov, Alex Abramov and Fyodor Konyukhov wrote memorable words and wishes to all participants on the permits issued to each participant.

For example, our beautiful girl Bayan, an Iranian guide, Fyodor Konyukhov wished to climb Mount Everest, and Alex Abramov set a date when it should be done! Tomorrow, part of the group returns home, the other part continues its journey through Iran.

Until new meetings and Summits!

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club Anastasia Kuznetsova reports from Iran:

Today, Fedor Konyukhov's team ascended the highest volcano in Asia, Demavend. It was the largest team on this peak - 31 participants and 10 guides. Everyone reached the highest point, although it was not easy! The weather contributed to: it was clear, only a weak wind was blowing.

Congratulations to the whole team on the summit! Tomorrow is the return to civilization and the awarding of heroes! Guides of the 7 Summits Club:  Abramovs Alexander and Denis, Anastasia Kuznetsova.

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club Anastasia Kuznetsova reports from Iran:

Today is August 22, 2022, the second day of Fyodor Konyukhov's team's stay in Iran. Our main goal is still Demavend and today we have come one step closer to it. The morning was a little languid - a late rise, a leisurely breakfast, short packing and here we are going to the mountains!

A couple of hours on the mountain road and we are at one of the famous ski resorts – Shemshak.  Yes, there are many ski resorts in Iran and snow in winter, so many band members have already decided where they will go skiing next time.

The local hotel is completely at the disposal of our team only. Now we are at an altitude of 2800 m and we have to spend the night here.

In the meantime, easy acclimatization and a short walk in the nearby mountains.

News of the Mountain Fever project – traveling with local guides.   Guests from Russia, participants of the 7 Summits Club program made a fantastic ascent to Demavend (the highest volcano in Asia from the 7 Volcanoes project). This trip was one of the most wonderful events in their lives! Everything was fine, thanks to the well-coordinated work of the local team. Guide Hossein is a great professional and clever, thanks to his care, the ascent was as comfortable and interesting as possible. Thanks to Maryam, who discovered for guests a lot of the country's culture, introduced them to Tehran and its residents. See you again in the mountains!

While Valery Myasoedov's group is acclimatizing and gathering strength before storming the summit, Alexander Slesarev and Olga Poriyadochnykh are completing the program. Today they climbed to the top of the highest volcano in Asia - Damavand (5671 m). Congratulations with the Summit! It was unforgettable!

Vladimir Nosov, team member: Hello everyone! There is the summit! Our team has climbed the highest volcano in Africa, Kilimanjaro (5895 m). On May 7, 2022, the team stood on the roof of Africa in full force.

Once again, we congratulate our Mexican team, who ascended the highest volcano in North America and the highest peak in Mexico - Orizaba Peak (5636 m) under the strict guidance and care of the guide Lyubov Ivanova-Pershina! With the Summit!!!! Now the team descends, visits the pyramids, sums up the results and already remembers how it was.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Lyubov Ivanova: Summit! On January 8th at 10:30 am we were at the top. The group left the glacier 5000 m at 7 am.  After 2.5 hours, everyone was on the top, the first Natasha Sklyar!  The descent from the summit was also made in record time: 2 hours from the top to the upper camp at 4650 m. I must say that the weather has been seriously scaring us all these days, and there was a snowfall (hail) and a thunderstorm in earnest. And not a very good forecast, even from the Oso itself, for the night of the ascent.  But our team went into battle without hesitation and doubt, and reached the top in the shortest possible time!  I recommend all participants without exception for further ascents with the 7 Summits Club.

Group guide Lyubov Ivanova:  Hello everyone! This is Lyubov Pershina from Mexico.  The 7 Summits Club Group, “Ascent on Orizaba” program. Today, on January 5, we climbed the mountain Cofra de Peroto. The height is 4280 meters. The ascent was very pleasant, beautiful and quite fast. Despite the diversity of the group, we all got up very cheerfully - less than four hours.   We sat on the top, took pictures and went down in two and a half hours. In the evening we arrived at the Zaapan shelter, our hotel. And tomorrow we will move very slowly and calmly to base camp 4200.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year from North America! A group of five participants is located somewhere in the vastness of Mexico on the way to the highest volcano on the continent - Orizaba Peak (5636 m). On the way to the volcanoes, they get to know Mexico, its culture, history and, of course, gastronomy. The guide Lyubov Ivanova, an expert on Mexico, an ethnographer and an expert on ancient Indian culture, helps them to immerse themselves in the culture of the country.

  The team members walked around the historic center of Mexico City and the colorful Santo Angel district. They walked through the streets of colonial Puebla, the capital of the eponymous state of Mexico. And of course, they visited the largest pyramid in the world, Cholula. This pyramid with a cathedral on top against the background of volcanoes is one of the most photographed places in Mexico.

News from Ecuador. Today was a responsible day - the day of the assault on the Chimborazo volcano (6310 m). It wasn't easy! A blizzard and a lot of freshly fallen snow. Nikolai Kirillov reached the height of 5800 m . Alexander Rykov went up to a high-altitude camp and stopped to spend the night there. There was a heavy snowfall and no one went out on the mountain at night.

 Now everyone is already down in the valley and in a good mood they are returning to civilization.

Nikolai Kirillov restores the calories spent

Alexander Rykov is ready to leave for Papayakta, thermal springs

A short report about today’s climb from father and son Alexander and Andrey: We started from the assault camp (4600) today at 0.15. And we successfully climbed Kilimanjaro (5895 meters) at 6.17 am at the top.  The guides said it was just a great result. We met the dawn right at the peak. From 6.30 to 7.30 we visited the glacier. I have never seen such beauty. They don't usually go to him, since no one has the strength after climbing Kilimanjaro. But, we couldn't put the Russian Mountaineering Federation to shame: we went to it and returned to the assault camp by 9.20.

Thank you to everyone who supported!  Ascent (and descent) was very difficult, and I really remembered your parting words from the manager of the 7 Summits Club! I thought it would be much easier, but the weather has made its own corrections.

Our New Year's group has reached the foot of Kilimanjaro! The group is now assembled (although not without adventures) and safely went on the route. The members will celebrate the New Year in one of the most unusual places on the planet - on the highest peak of the African continent - Kilimanjaro volcano (5895 m), which is a cherished dream of many! Congratulations on the upcoming New Year and we are really looking forward to the news!

Fascinating photos from the summit of the volcano of Ecuador. This time incomparable views from Ilinize Norte (5126 m). Alexander Rykov sends greetings and good mood! We wish everyone to find and climb their  own peak!

Nikolai Kirillov and the Ecuadorian guide Franklin send greetings to everyone from the top of Ilinitsa Norte! All the best to everyone and congratulations on the upcoming holidays! Ilinitsa Norte is a beautiful volcano, five thousand meters with technical elements. Now the preparations for climbing the Chimborazo volcano are almost complete. Ahead is a rest and an assault on the most remote peak from the center of the Earth - Chimborazo volcano (6310 m). The assault on Chimborazo is scheduled for Nikolai's birthday. A great gift!! Good luck!

 Alexander Rykov's adventures in Ecuador continue! Today, according to the program, there was acclimatization climb on the Rumina volcano. The weather pleased with its variety. There were many interesting meetings and gorgeous views at the top. And of course the main thing is a good mood and a positive attitude!

I made it!!!  I can't even believe it myself! Mount Orizaba (5636 m) is taken!!! I returned from heaven to earth (from Mexico) and finally had the strength and time to tell. On November 6, starting at 2 a.m., our team of 11 people, led by the super-guides of the 7 Summits Club, climbed Mount Orizaba from a height of 4700 m.

It's very cool to be above the clouds. Nature is majestic, powerful and magnificent, and you are a grain of sand. It is difficult to convey in censored words how hard it was, mountain sickness (although we were acclimatized from November 1), a very long, steep, hard snow climb (we walked with a rope, in crampons with ice axes). Even experienced climbers said that physically it was easier on Elbrus, because there was a place to sit down to rest.

When I realized that I could no longer lift my legs, I asked them to drill me into the snow with an ice pick and pick me up on the way back, but - it is impossible, they said there is not much left, we need to walk!

 I got to the top only thanks to the guides, namely:

- Sergey Larin, who was always there, managed, supported and helped, while he managed to keep trek of the whole team;

- Julio, the local guide, who took my backpack;

- and also to the spouse who started all this, provided and prepared;

- to the daughter who said, "Mom, you have to walk";

- and to everyone I love!

 I don't know if I'm ready for such madness yet?  But I had to get out of my comfort zone, everyday life and shake myself up. I was somehow offended by the phrase: "There are a lot of smart people, but there are few brave ones"!

News from Ecuador from the slopes of the highest peak - Chimborazo (6310 m)! Today there was a day of the assault for Boris Manevich and guide Franklin. The weather decided to surprise and show how it can be different in Ecuador. This time there was a lot of snow, wind and snow rain - a fairly common natural phenomenon in Ecuador. Not the most optimal conditions for climbing! Under these conditions, the climbers reached the level of 5700 m . Now they are resting already downstairs. Chimborazo is not an easy peak.

Greetings from Ecuador! Yestoday Boris Manevich and guide Franklin Cardenas stood at the top of the Cotopaxi volcano (5897 m) - the second highest peak in Ecuador and the highest active volcano in the country. Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes on the planet.

Two days ago Boris Manevich climbed on the top of Iliniza Norte, 5126 m. After the descent, he had a day of rest and excursions in the Quilotoa crater lake area. Lake Quilotoa is one of the most beautiful places in South America, located in the Ecuadorian Andes. An amazing and original corner created by nature itself. It was formed here as a result of a strong volcanic eruption about 800 years ago. Locals believe that the lake has no bottom, but geologists estimate its depth at 250 meters.