Israfil Ashurli postpones Everest climbing

He was advised by the doctors to refrain from all climbings for the next 4-5 years because of chilblain he sustained in the previous climb-ups, Trend reports.

He therefore did not join the team, which has left for Everest, within the frames of the Seven Heights program – special project run by the Russian company Alpindustry in pair with the Moscow Climbing Federation.

Ashurli said that he's in a good form and kept on trainings. Whereas, the team captain, Alexander Abramov has included the mountaineer in the next year Everest expedition.