Korobeshko Luda

March 4. Hello everyone from Papua! Today, our team of 8 people went to the airport in the morning in the hope of flying to Carstensz Base Camp. We weighed ourselves and the loads in advance - it turned out to be just under 800 kg. A helicopter was sent from Nabira especially for us, which takes 800 kg. But when we had already started loading, the pilot said that he was ready to take only 700 kg. We had to draw lots to decide who to leave. And throw out some of the load. In the end, I was left. With the hope of flying out tomorrow too.

In 25 minutes, our entire group (7 people) under the leadership of Artem Rostovtsev successfully landed in the area of the Base Camp (4200 m), where our camp had already been set up in advance with large sleeping tents and a special recently brought cabin from Red Fox (Team Fox). After resting, the members went on an acclimatization rotation. They trained to work on ropes. An assault on the summit is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We are keeping our fingers crossed for our first group on Carstensz!

 The 7 Summits Guides: Artem Rostovtsev from Carstensz BC (4200) and Lyudmila Korobeshko from rainy Timika.

March 3-4. Hello everyone from Papua! It is a province in Indonesia on the island of New Guinea.

On March 3, all the participants of the expedition to Carstensz arrived! Artem and I met them at the airport. They were put up in a hotel, their gear was checked, and they were allowed to sleep a little after a long two-day flight. We weighed ourselves and our gear. In the evening, we arranged a short excursion with a visit to souvenir shops and beautiful places. We had a festive dinner at our favorite restaurant Rimba Papua, surrounded by greenery and fountains.

We met several groups, including those who returned from Carstensz. And some have been waiting for the flight down the mountain for two weeks already. The information about our flight has changed several times. However, as of this morning (March 4), there is a chance to fly as planned. In 2-3 hours it will be clear.

Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Super guides Lyudmila Korobeshko and Artem Rostovtsev from Papua.

March 2. Hello everyone from Papua! This is a province of Indonesia on the island of New Guinea. From two guides of the upcoming expedition of the 7 Summits Club to the Carstensz Pyramid. Having flown out on the last day of winter, we arrived on the second largest island in the world (New Guinea) only on March 2.

It is green, hot and humid here. Several groups have gathered in the city of Timika, waiting to be dropped off by helicopter at Carstensz Base Camp, right at an altitude of 4,200 meters. We met groups of Adventure Consultants (New Zealand), Mountain Trip (Alaska), a group from the Czech Republic... Everyone wants to climb the mountain. Of course - the mountain has been closed for climbing for almost 6 years! Unfortunately, the news from the mountain is sad - just yesterday a group of Indonesians got caught in bad weather, two died, three were rescued and lowered to the camp from the ridge with hypothermia.

Tomorrow our group arrives. We meet them and work according to plan. We will try to fly under the mountain.

Guides of the 7 Summits Club expedition to Carstensz Artem Rostovtsev and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

February 15. To all, Jumbo from the highest peak in Africa - Uhuru Peak (5895m) in the Kilimanjaro massif, where our team stood early this morning!

18 of the 22 Friends of Oscar and Fedor Konyukhov climbed on the roof of Africa! For many, this was a high-altitude record, and for some, it was their first mountain in their lives. The youngest climber, Pavel Stepanov, is 13 years old. He climbed with his sisters, 15 and 18, under the watchful guidance of his father, Sergey Stepanov. For the daughter and wife of Oscar Konyukhov, this summit was the fourth in their collection.

 The mountain was not easy for everyone - we went out in a strong wind, used crampons on the ridge, and on the descent we were covered by snowfall. We got a sea of emotions. Now we have already descended to the Millennium camp. We are resting.

The group's guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

February 14. Jumbos from Africa and congratulations on Valentine's Day!

Today, all 22 friends of Oscar and Fedor Konyukhov successfully climbed to the assault camp Kosovo at 4800. In the morning, we did the obligatory exercises and went up in a slender column. On the way, we had to fight strong wind and cold. But we overcame everything. Now we have already had dinner and are going to bed early, since the exit is scheduled for midnight.

Everyone feels well and is determined to storm the highest peak of Africa! Wish us luck!

Guides of the group Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

To all the Jumbos from Africa from the group "22 friends of Oscar and Fedor Konyukhov"! Today we passed the key section of the Machame route - the Barranco wall. Everything turned out to be easier than expected. We passed all the difficult rock sections in one breath and stopped for a well-deserved rest with tea on the plateau at 4300 with great views. And two hours later, we entered our Karanga camp for today with a brisk march. Here we were given a real feast - shashlik, several types of pizza, a lot of different fruits. So not everyone was able to go on the subsequent acclimatization walk ...

Now we are running for a daily medical checkup (so far everyone's indicators are above normal). Tomorrow we are moving to the Kosovo assault camp and at night - to the summit!

Guides of the group Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

To all Jumbo from Africa! Warm greetings from under the Barranco wall, where we all came together today with our whole team called "22 friends of Fedor and Oscar Konyukhov"!

This morning we started, as always, with vigorous exercises under the guidance of guide Zhenya Fedyunin at an altitude of 3800. At 8 am we left the camp. And already at 12.30 we reached Lava Tower, where we had a delicious lunch at an altitude of 4600 meters. And then we all went down the picturesque valley, though already in fog and rain, to the Barranco camp under the famous wall, where we will climb tomorrow.

The group's guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

February 11. Jumbo from Africa to all! Today, our team "22 friends of Oscar and Fedor Konyukhov" made the trek from Camp Machame (2900) to Camp Shira (3800). We got there pretty quickly. By lunchtime, we were in the camp, washed up, had lunch and went for a walk to the Shira cave. After the walk, we met our team - as many as 122 accompanying people!

Tomorrow, there will be a difficult march through the Lava Tower (4600) with a descent to the Barranco camp.

By the way, our group has some kind of records - more than half of the participants have visited the North Pole. And we also have a heroic father Sergey Stepanov in our team, who is leading his three children to the summit. We've definitely never had anything like this before.

The group's super guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

February 10. To all Jumbos from Africa! Today the 7 Summits Club group "22 friends of Oscar Konyukhov" set out on the route, making a splash along the way. We proudly overtook all other climbers. In 5 hours we climbed to the first camp of Machame at 2900, gaining more than 1000 m vertically. On the way to In the jungle we were caught in a tropical downpour. But we quickly dried out and entered the camp almost dry and cheerful. Before dinner we did a medical checkup. Everyone's saturation was 90 and above. Pulse was also normal.

At dinner our chef pleased us with delicious fish with avocado, salads and fried potatoes. Yum-yum. Tomorrow we're going up to almost 4000! We're already looking forward to it!

Super guides of the group - Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

February 9. To all Jumbos from Africa! Today our new large group "22 friends of Oscar Konyukhov" finally gathered at the foot of Kilimanjaro. We had been flying in for two whole days. And this evening the last 5 participants arrived at the starting point - our fabulous hotel on the coffee plantations, from where a stunning view of Kilimanjaro opens.

Before the gala dinner, the Maasai came to visit us. We had songs and dances with them. And then there was a briefing and a gala evening of acquaintance. We found out how everyone got into the group. Tomorrow morning we are heading out on the Machame route. The mood is fighting.

The group's guides are Evgeny Fedyunin and Lyudmila Korobeshko.

January 16. Chile, expedition to Ojos Del Salado. The team "Zorros Rojos y otros".

Yesterday we returned to civilization - to Bahia Inglesa on the Pacific coast. In the evening, we held a ceremonial awarding of medals for climbing the highest volcano in the world - Ojos del Salado. For some participants, this is already the 5th volcano. New seven-volcano climbers are on the way! Tomorrow we fly home with new mountain plans! And today we celebrate the birthday of the Captain of our 7 Summits Club - Alexander Abramov all day long.

From Chile - expedition leader Lyudmila Korobesho and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.

The 7 Summits Club guide Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Chile:

Yesterday, January 14, in very harsh weather conditions, most of the Zorros Rojos y Otros team climbed to the top of Ojos del Salado. Halfway to the summit, we were caught in a snowstorm. But we decided to continue climbing. As a result, the Foxes fought the elements for about 17 hours, including the ascent and descent. During this time, about 30 cm of snow fell on the mountain. We descended in the dark. And we also had to drive down dangerous snow-covered roads. A real Snowstorm in the desert!

Now - for a well-deserved rest by the sea!

January 11-12. Chile, expedition to Ojos Del Salado. "Zorros Rojos y otros" team. On January 11th, we returned to our home (Laguna Verde camp) after a rest in Copiapo. We got there in 3.5 hours and climbed into our favorite tents, having had dinner in our huge and cozy tent beforehand.

On January 12, we went for the last acclimatization before the assault - to a height of 6000+. We walked up to 6200, it was somehow not easy. And cold. We walked parallel to Sasha Dorojukov's group. There were only young people there. We tried to keep up with them, but fell behind a little.

In the evening, at dinner, we gathered in two groups, listened to songs, drank wine and exchanged experiences.

Sasha's group is going down tomorrow, and we are resting and at night - for the assault. The forecast is not encouraging - snowfalls will start from tomorrow ... we will fight our way through!

From Chile - the leader of the expedition Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.

January 8. Chile, expedition to Ojos del Salado. Team "Zorros Rojos y otros". Today we devoted the day to rest before climbing to the summit of San Francisco (6018 m). After breakfast we went to the Atacama Desert, which has already become our home. 4 hours of travel (with mandatory stops for photos) and we arrived at the hot spring. It is really hot and, as the locals say, has healing properties. The bravest of the Red Foxes even washed their hair. The whole team enjoyed the already traditional barbecue masterpieces from our chefs. Tomorrow we have an acclimatization trip to San Francisco - wish us luck!

From Chile, expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.

January 6. Greetings from the Atacama Desert, Chile, from the group “Zorros Rojos y otros”! Our morning at Laguna Rosa began with a run along the lake. And then Olya Moroz held a yoga class right in front of a flock of flamingos. Even the guanacas were curious about what we were doing, and they came closer.

After breakfast, we got ready and went to Laguna Verde. On the way, we stopped at a warm river called Lama. And a little later we saw Ojos in all its glory.

The camp at Laguna Verde amazed us with its beauty and comfort. A huge dining tent with electricity and internet, separate sleeping tents, super-stable toilets (which is extremely important in the strong Atacama winds).

Before dinner, we bathed in the hot springs. And celebrated Christmas.

Tomorrow we have acclimatization on the slopes of Ojos - we plan to walk at altitudes of 5500-5900.

Expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin. Hasta la vista!

January 5. Hello everyone from the Atacama Desert, Chile, from the group "Zorros Rojos y otros"! Today, the brave Red Foxes went to acclimatize for the assault on the summit of "7 Brothers" at an altitude of 4900. But before that, we did morning exercises under the guidance of Olga and Vlad Moroz. After breakfast, we put on gifts from Red Fox (personalized hats) and went up. And we successfully climbed to the top of “brothers” under a light morning breeze.

By lunchtime we went down to our camp, where Lena cooked us a great lunch - chicken soup and dolma. Soon our second group of the 7 Summits Club arrived under the leadership of Sasha Dorojukov. We found many acquaintances from other expeditions here. We will go with them almost in parallel. Tomorrow we move to the Laguna Verde camp at 4300. Expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin. Hasta la vista!

January 4. Chile, expedition to Ojos Del Salado. Long-awaited news from the "Zorros Rojos y otros" team. Finally, we are all here. All 13 of us. Our path lies in the Laguna Santa Rosa de los Flamengos and the refugio mas comodo de la Montaña en solar Maricunga. Our "Zorros Rojos y otros" team paved the way to the Laguna Rosa through the depths of blue caves, abandoned cities, resting in an oasis, crossing passes. And finally, we have reached the cherished goal. Now the whole team is enjoying dinner under the Milky Way at an altitude of 3800 m near Laguna Rosa. This is fantastic! In the shade of five six-thousanders, we praise the culinary masterpieces of our professional team of high-altitude chefs, and the flamingos quack in unison. Beauty!

Guides Lyudmila Korobeshko and Alexander Spirin.

We are chilling in Chile!

The 7 Summits Club guide Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Chile:

News from Chile. The group led by Lyudmila Korobeshko almost in full force gathered in the town of Baye Inglesas. This is an amazing place - a village on the Pacific coast, a very picturesque and cozy bay located in the Atacama Desert. An incredible combination of desert and ocean. You definitely need to see it with your own eyes! The team is close-knit, with more than one joint ascent behind them, including Makalu, Everest and many other mountains. We counted - for the team of seven Everests! And now it was time to climb the highest volcano on our planet - Ojos del Salado. The team name was born, literally, in a couple of minutes - "Zorros Rojos y otros". The first person to guess why the team chose this name will win a souvenir from Chile.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, director and guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Mexico:

There is the summit of Orizaba! Today, on Christmas morning, December 25, at 9 a.m. Mexico time, our group "Feathered Serpents of Quetzalcoatli" climbed to the top of the highest volcano in North America. With this climb, our long-time friend and member of the 7 Summits Club, Yuri Lukyanov, closed the "Seven Volcanoes" project and became the first Kazakhstani to complete this project. By the way, his daughter Karolina, 19, climbed with him. She was the best. And now, together with her dad, she is going to Antarctica to two mountains at once - Sidley and Vinson.

The director and guide of the 7 Summits Club Lyudmila Korobeshko sends from Mexico:

Hola! Greetings to everyone from Mexico from the group "Feathered Serpents of Quetzalcoatl"! This morning, December 23, we woke up in tents at an altitude of 4200. And how did we end up here?

Yesterday we moved from Huamantla to the village of Zoapan (our base at the foot of the mountain). There we took technical equipment and went further - to the Base Camp (BC) of Orizaba at an altitude of 4200. Along the way we met groups descending. No one went down - they say it is very cold and windy.

At the BC we settled in large (full-length) comfortable tents. We walked up a bit, had delicious steaks for dinner and an unexpected dessert - cheesecake. And went to bed early to the howling wind.

Today is our day of walking and acclimatization. Tomorrow we will move to the upper camp and storm the summit.

Our motto is “venceremos!”