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January 10th. Today, our brave "Kalya Nulya" group reached the summit of Cotopaxi in full force! We left the refuge at midnight and reached the summit by 7:00 AM. Wind and cold tried to hinder us, but we overcame everything! Hooray!

At 7:00 AM Ecuador time, the following were standing at the summit of Cotopaxi:

1. Anna Grinevich
2. Varvara Butko
3. Polina Butko
4. Anton Kharashkevich
5. Irina Ryabenkova
6. Alexey Ryabenkov
7. Alexander Butko.

And our team of valiant Ecuadorian guides, led by Edgar Parra.

On January 7th, our super-guides Boris Egorov, Vladimir Murzaev, and their partner Konstantin Yaemurd made the world's first BASE jump from Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia.

The team climbed the Royal Flush route, spent three days on the sheer cliff, and jumped from the summit, thereby opening a new exit.

Boris Egorov: "A huge wall, a multi-day climb, and a new, beautiful exit. A stroke of luck. A stroke of pure luck, earned through all our experience."

We congratulate the guys on this fantastic achievement and wish them continued success!

*Mount Fitz Roy (3405 m) is a symbol of Patagonia and the dream of many climbers. One of the most challenging mountaineering peaks in the world: strong winds, harsh weather, vertical walls.

Today, January 10th, the 7 Summits Club team "From 5th to 12th"—12 members (all members who reached the assault camp)—climbed Kilimanjaro, the highest volcano and highest peak in Africa! The first group, two people, summited at 6:00 AM, the second group, five people, summited at 6:30 AM, and the third group, five people, summited at 7:15 AM. A remarkable achievement. At 10:00 AM, they began their descent from Kosovo Camp to Millennium Camp. Three members departed by helicopter.

Aconcagua News. Today, the "Incas on the Trail" group acclimatized to 5,100 meters. After yesterday's snowfall, there was a lot of snow, and in some places, the walking was more difficult than usual. Everyone was wearing high-altitude boots. Tomorrow is a rest day before heading out to spend the night at the high-altitude camp. Hopefully, there will be less snow there and it will be more or less comfortable. With you were 7 Summits Club guides Leuan Atabiyev and Sergey Avtomonov.

January 9th. Greetings from Ecuador from the "Kalya Nullya" group at 4,850 meters from the Jose Ribas refuge on the slopes of Cotopaxi! In the morning, we rested at 3,700 meters, rode horses, watched llamas, and after lunch, climbed to the hut at 4,850 meters. Now we're having dinner and getting some sleep. We're up at 11:00 PM, and at midnight, we'll set out to storm Cotopaxi.

Wish us luck!

Lyudmila Korobeshko, super guide in Ecuador, is on the line.

January 9th. Chile. The "MFMFM" group climbed the San Francisco summit (6,118 meters) today. The forecast called for strong winds of 80 to 100 km/h. In reality, the wind was around 60 km/h. And with such wind, we reached the summit in 5.5 hours. It was windy at the summit. We took some commemorative photos and videos, then descended to our cars and headed to base camp at Laguna Verde. Tomorrow is a rest day. Group guides: Alexander Abramov, Andrey Berezin, and Alexey Lonchinsky.

The entire Sidley team is preparing for departure to Antarctica. Yesterday, we listened to the briefing, had a wonderful evening, and packed our bags. The group has named itself "Make Chaos - We're Just Passing Through." This team, consisting of five people, could complete the Seven Volcanoes project, assuming a successful ascent. They will also be among the first 100 in the world.

January 8th. Greetings from Ecuador, from the "Kalya Zero" group, from an altitude of 3,700 meters on the slopes of Cotopaxi!

Today we had snow and ice training on the Cotopaxi Glacier. We took jeeps to 4,500 meters, then hiked up to the Jose Ribas refuge at 4,800 meters. From there, we reached the glacier at 5,000 meters. There, on a comfortable snow slope, we walked in ropes and crampons, and briefly learned how to self-arrest with an ice axe.

We were hurtling downhill as it started to hail. By 5 PM, we returned to our cozy hotel with fireplaces and canelasa. We had a total blast. Tomorrow is a rest day—we plan to go horseback riding. After lunch, we'll climb up to the refuge and set out for the summit that same night.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, the 7 Summits Club guide in Ecuador, was on the line.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Greetings from sunny Argentina! Or rather, from the gloomy, snow-covered slopes of Aconcagua. Yesterday there was our day of summit climbing. Everything was going well, but vigilant Argentine rescuers turned us back, citing poor weather conditions. The weather was rapidly deteriorating. Today we descended to our base camp. There was a lot of snow, which is unusual for this time of year. The mountain has been closed for two days. We're all a little sad, but new routes and the thrill of meeting the mountains and our friends await us.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Artem Rostovtsev reports from Antarctica:

Greetings from the south to the 7 Summits Club. Our entire team descended from the summit camp to base camp yesterday. And in parts, some last night, some this morning, we reached Union Glacier. We're washing up, eating well, and getting some sleep. Before dinner, we held a ceremony awarding commemorative medals. Tomorrow is the team's last day in Antarctica, and it could be a busy one—a flight to the South Pole is planned.

 The 7 Summits Club Guide Sergey Larin reports from Tanzania:

January 7th, trek to Baranko Camp, 4000m, via Lava Tower, 4600m. Rain in the afternoon, as usual.

8:01 on Baranko, clear in the morning. We've had some changes in our team. Our youngest member got sick (not altitude sickness) and decided to go back down. It was probably the right decision; turning back at the right time isn't easy. The group, accompanied by a guide with oxygen and porters, headed down from Karanga Camp directly to Millennium Camp. Alexey is now at Millennium, and all is well. The rest of the team ascended to Barafu Camp (4,600m). I can't help but mention our porters and tent pitchers. It just so happens this time that they've been constantly pitching tents in the rain, and today, in sleet. Anyone who's ever done this in such weather will understand. The tents aren't just personal; we have eight of them. There's also a large dining tent and kitchen. Tomorrow is basically a rest day, just a short hike to Kosovo Camp at 4,800m, and preparation for the climb.

January 8th. Yesterday, our group "MFMFM" set off for acclimatization at Atacama Camp (5,262m). Before that, we visited the hot springs at Laguna Verde in the morning. It's about an hour's drive from Laguna Verde to Atacama Camp by car on sand. Upon arrival, we pitched our tents and headed higher for acclimatization. We reached 5,700 m. Upon returning, we had burgers for dinner and went to bed. This morning, we packed up camp and returned to Laguna Verde. We're resting. Tomorrow, we're heading to Peak San Francisco. Group guides: Alexander Abramov, Andrey Berezin, and Alexey Lonchinsky.

Hello, Seven Summits! We're nearing the end. This morning, we began our descent from the assault camp. Everyone arrived at Base Camp in a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough room for the entire our team to fly to Union Glacier. So, for now, some are happy with the conditions at Union Glacier, while others are happy to stay closer to the mountains at Vinson Base Camp. We hope that tomorrow the entire team will gather at Union to celebrate the success of our expedition.

 Guides in Antarctica: Artem Rostovtsev and Alexander Dorozhukov.

January 7th. Greetings from Ecuador from the "Kalya Nullya ili Malevichi" group! Today we took a stunning trip to the amazing Lake Quilotoa, located in the crater of a volcano.

On the way to the lake, we stopped in the village of Tigua, home to the Quechua Indians. There's a gallery there with paintings by the locally renowned artist Alfredo Toakis. Locals respectfully repeat that Alfredo's paintings have been exhibited in Paris!

We arrived at the rim of the crater around 11 a.m. and began our descent down to the lake itself from 3900 to 3500. A very convenient road to the lake was recently built. As you walk, you'll see a new, stunning view around every turn. We didn't dare swim in the lake itself before the climb – we just wet our feet. Then we climbed back up to the rim of the crater. Here we had a photo shoot with the alpacas. And for lunch, a long-awaited surprise awaited us – cuy! or guinea pig. It's delicious here.

By evening, we were already on the slopes of Cotopaxi, in the cozy Los Martinos mountain hotel at an altitude of 3,700 meters. Tomorrow, training is planned on the slopes of Cotopaxi.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, a guide in Ecuador, was on the line.

Greetings from Aconcagua Base Camp! Today, the "Incas on the Trail" group reached Plaza de Mulas. It was a challenging hike: 18 kilometers long and a kilometer vertical. The entire group reached the camp in eight hours, just before the bad weather set in. We settled into comfortable "domos", dome-shaped tents. Afterward, we had a wonderful dinner, and everyone went to rest after a hard day. Tomorrow is a rest day; we'll get ourselves together and relax. With you were 7 Summits Club guides Sergey Avtomonov and Leuan Atabiyev.

Greetings to everyone from the Vinson Massif the High camp! Yesterday, our entire team reached the summit. We chose perhaps the best weather possible. The 7 Summits Club has grown, and congratulations to Anar Burasheva and Valery Zaitsev on completing the project "Seven Summits"! We still have the descent to do.

Artem Rostovtsev and Alexander Dorozhukov - the group's guides.

Anar and Valery

The 7 Summits Club guide Sergey Larin reports from Tanzania:
Today we reached Shira Camp (3,800 m). Our group of 13 is supported by a team of 73! Upon arrival at the camp, we met the local team. And today we have another celebration. Victoria is celebrating her birthday. Another cake!

News from Argentina. Today, the "Incas on the Trail" group completed an acclimatization rotation in the direction the South Face of Aconcagua and Plaza Francia. Along the way, we encountered a llama on the trail. We successfully ascended to 4,000 meters. The wind was quite strong, and we couldn't rest at the highest altitude. We took photos and turned back down. Fortunately, we found a good rest spot on the way down. After lunch, we underwent a medical check. All participants are ready to continue the ascent. Tomorrow we leave for Base Camp! With you were the 7 Summits Club guides Sergey Avtomonov and Leuan Atabiev.

December 6th. Greetings from Ecuador from the "Near zero" group! Today we climbed the first volcano on our program, Guagua Pichincha, at 4,800 meters. On the way up, we encountered Andean wolves (a mountain fox) and caracara birds. We climbed through snow, which is rare here, and barely found the summit in the fog. On the descent, we drank tea made from local Ecuadorian coca (sunfo) at the hut – it immediately invigorated us.

In the evening, we arrived at a very beautiful place – the ancient 17th-century hacienda La Cienega. Each room has a fireplace, there's a church right inside the hacienda, and a beautiful courtyard with a fountain and palm trees. We celebrated our first ascent and Christmas over dinner! Tomorrow we're heading to a unique place – a lake inside a crater!

The 7 Summits Club Guide  Lyudmila Korobeshko.

Greetings from the slopes of Aconcagua! Today, our supergroup ascended to our high-altitude camp, Nido de Condores (5,500 m). Now it's time to rest and then onward to our goal, the summit of Aconcagua. Group guides: Georgy Bushuev and Dmitry Semenov.