Seven Summits Club –  supercomfortable base camp Cho Oyu

CLIMB IN XEGAR: September, 17th, we have moved through the pass of Lalung La (5100 meters high) on which all have felt attributes of mountain illness. Our command has gone down in very exotic small town Old Tingri (4200м). Directly in the street here mutton corps are dried and cows eat the rests of cardboard boxes. After dinner, we have gone in the city of Xegar (4200м) where have spent the night.

Today under our plan of acclimatization, we have made an ascent on a mount near Xegar (4700м) - practically as high as Mont Blanc. Near the top we should climb loose rocks, unpleasant moment that ends well.

Marat was strong and climbed very well, he feels very good. We all are very friendly with him, he is perfectly entered in our team. The weather in Tibet is warm, but unstable. The beginning of thunder-storm has banished us from the top. September, 20 we leave for the base camp Cho Oyu, which must be ready. Our Sherpas are waiting for us and have started to prepare the climbing route. Unfortunately in a part from Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp there will be no internet or telephone connection. Best regards, Alex Abramov

RECEPTION In the RUSSIAN EMBASSY... Before departure in Tibet our expedition has visited the Russian Embassy in Nepal. We were invited in Apartments of the Ambassador of Russia in Nepal Andrey Trofimov. An interesting conversation was held. Valery Babanov and Sergey Kofanov also were present at the meeting. In few days they will start for a new route on the North Face of Jannu. September, 16. Today at night, the team has moved from Zhangmu to a small town of Nialam (3600м), situated in gorge among high mountains. The way passes by a bad road heavy loaded by lorries. Now the road is under repair for Olympiad. After breakfast we have gone on an acclimatization climb on the nearest summit (under the name Murat) 4100 м high. The strong wind blew all the way up and at the top the rain has started. Having gone down to Nialam, all members of team have intimately congratulated Marat. It was the first climbed summit in his life. Tomorrow we will go to Shigar, which is located at height 4200 meters. Today in the morning we have said goodbye to ours Sherpas which have gone by two lorries forward to establish Base camp at height 5100м. Best regards from Nialam. Alex Abramov September 11, main part of members “7Summits Club – Alpindustria” expedition came to Nepal. This team will climb under the leadership of Alexander Abramov. The aim is to climb the sixth highest mountain in the world by classic route from Tibet side. In expedition take part Russian Tennis star Marat Safin. Expedition members: Alex Abramov – guide and leader (9 Himalayan expeditions, 2 times Everest Summiteer, Cho-Oyu Summiteer) Dmitry Moskalev – co-leader (5 Himalayan expeditions, Everest and Xixapangma Summiteer) Alexander Chesnokov – co-leader assistant Yury Beloivan Konstantin Zhelezov Igor Kosarev Evgeny Semenov Marat Safin – Russian Tennis Star For Marat Safin this is the 1st mountain in his life. Hopefully to his many victories in tennis Marat will add one more victory on the 6th highest mountain in the world.   Photo Left to right Yuri Beloivan – expedition member Alex Abramov – expedition leader Ludmila Korobeshko – mountain guide, Russian female climbing star, 1st female climber in Moscow and 3rd Russian female climber on top of Everest Marat Safin – expedition member, Russian Tennis Star During buying equipment for Cho-Oyu in “Alpindustria” shop in Moscow

Earlier: START OF CHO-OYU EXPEDITION

7th September “Seven Summits Club – Alpindustria” Cho-Oyu expedition started. Alexander Abramov has taken off for Katmandu for preparation of expedition. 11th September, 8 other participants of trip should join him. In total it will be 7 climbers from Moscow and one of Sakhalin in a command. The aim is to climb the sixth highest mountain in the world by the classic route from Tibet side.

Expedition members:

Alex Abramov – guide and leader (9 Himalayan expeditions, 2 times Everest Summiteer, Cho-Oyu Summiteer)

Dmitry Moskalev – co-leader (5 Himalayan expeditions, Everest and Xixapangma Summiteer)

Alexander Chesnokov – co-leader assistant

Yury Beloivan

Konstantin Zhelezov

Igor Kosarev

Evgeny Semenov

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