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The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Hello! Our new group on Aconcagua took the name "7000 above the ground". The first day in Mendoza: the fuss with packing, everyone is slightly excited before the start. We buy all the necessary little things and goodies, in general, we are preparing. The mood of the group is fighting.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Buenos Dias! The group "Argentina one love" on January 16 climbed the highest point of the two Americas - Aconcagua! And also held the highest ever concert on the gusli, at an altitude of 6700 meters. The weather favored us. After two weeks of the cyclone, a small weather window appeared: without snow and wind. However, it was very cold at night, it felt minus 30. But that didn't stop us from climbing to the top.  Tomorrow we are going to civilization. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin, Viktor Volodin and Valery Myasoedov.

The guide of the 7 Summits  Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Buenos Dias! After a day of rest and a medical examination, the team of "Argentina one love" went for an acclimatization overnight at Nido de Condores. In the afternoon, the weather turned bad and they went out to the camp in bad weather.  We settled in tents two by two, ate buckwheat porridge for dinner, then went to sleep in tents. So to speak, to get a high-altitude experience. At night, the wind was gusting more than 40 km/h. In the morning, we quickly gathered, shared our impressions of the overnight stay, had breakfast and went down to the Mulas. Snow fell decently overnight. In places it was above the knee. As a result, we successfully completed the acclimatization exit, tomorrow we rest and prepare for the summit assault. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Bon Dia! The group "Argentina one love" continues to acclimatize. Today we went to Plaza Canada, our first 5000 meters. There was a lot of snow on the mountain, so the high-altitude boots fit like never before. By lunchtime, the fog had also descended, the surrounding views disappeared. Tomorrow we rest and prepare for the ascent to Nido de Condores, where we plan to spend a night. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Greetings from the slopes of Aconcagua from the Mañana group!  Yesterday, our small but very friendly team, at 5 o'clock in the morning, went to storm the summit of Aconcagua (6962m). I would like to say that the weather all the days before the ascent was not for us, constant snowfalls did not contribute to a successful ascent.  And we felt it in full, at an altitude of 6400m at the beginning of the traverse. Winter snow, dry is very good for skiing, but not as for walking. There were three groups of us on this site, guys from Florida and two climbers from Mexico. In the middle of the traverse, only the Mexicans and we continued to fight. The most difficult climbing started after a place called La Cueva or cave. Where there was a stone scree, now a snowfield lay in front of us, the height of the snow in places reached the chest. The guys from Mexico and I joined forces and started trampling. Having reached the height of 6800, the Mexicans turned around, we continued climbing. But after an hour, it became clear that we would not reach our goal. We had to turn around. We were returning, already in the snowfall.  Valery was waiting for us in our assault camp with hot tea, thank you so much for that! Now we are in the base camp, warm and cozy, making plans for a rematch.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

The group "Argentina one love" on the day of rest visited a preserved hotel, now a tourist attraction, not far from the Plaza de Mulas base camp. We took some photos. About the weather: fresh and sunny in the morning, traditional snow in the afternoon. Tomorrow we will go to Plaza Canada - it's 5000 meters. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Bon Dias from the slopes of Aconcagua! Our team "Argentina one love" has finally arrived at the Aconcagua base camp – on the Plaza de Mulas. The whole day took the walk from Confluencia  to Mulas.  Just before the camp, a small snow began to fall, but this is no longer a hindrance when you see the long-awaited tents.  We were warmly welcomed and accommodated in the camp. We were treated to delicious Iranian tea, and in the evening we cooked Argentine meat.  Tomorrow we have a day of relaxation and recovery, as part of the rest we will go to the hotel of the last century.  Maybe we'll visit the gallery of the artist Miguel. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

 As part of the project for the Guinness Book of Records, Tatiana Stupak plans to perform a concert on the gusli at the top of Aconcagua.  The first lucky ones bought tickets.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Bon Dias! The group "Argentina one love" continues to acclimatize and move towards the goal. Today, as part of acclimatization, we went to the Horcones gorge, under the Southern Face of Aconcagua, to a place with a beautiful name Plaza Francia. Having climbed to a height of 3955 meters, we decided not to go further, since visibility was limited.  We sat for about half an hour, drank tea, had a snack, told a portion of stories.  On the way back, it turned sharply colder and a fine rain began. We managed to get back to the camp before the serious rain.  In the evening we had a "medical check", a doctor's check showed that the condition of all participants is excellent. Tomorrow we have a long walk to the Plaza de Mulas base camp.  We hope that there will be no precipitation in the afternoon.  The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

Guide to the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Bon Dias!  "Argentina, one love." Today we leave the cozy corner of the Penitents and move on. First, the bus took us to the entrance to the Aconcagua National Park, where we registered our permits and received the necessary instructions about the rules of behavior in the park. Then we went to the Confluencia camp, which is located at an altitude of 3400 meters. For the first hour the sun shone brightly and it was hot, then the weather began to deteriorate, and when we were already approaching the Confluencia, a headwind blew and a rain began to fall. Here we needed all the necessary set of clothes that we had in our backpacks: from light fleece to membrane.  We settled at the Confluencia in two houses.  Now we are resting, waiting for dinner. Tomorrow we are going towards the Plaza Francia.  The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits club Dmitry Semenov is broadcasting from Argentina:

Greetings from the slopes of Aconcagua! Today our group "Mañana"  made an acclimatization rotation to the assault  camp Colera (6000 m.). For the guys it was a challenge, they had never been at such a height. But despite all the difficulties, and this is altitude and snow, the group worked flawlessly. Now we are in our warm and cozy camp on the Plaza de Mulas , resting and preparing for the decisive campaign. See you in the mountains and be careful on the trails!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Bon Dias! The team "Argentina one love" started from the city of Mendoza to the foot of Aconcagua. Now we are in a glamping of the Penitentes, which is located near the entrance to the Aconcagua National Park. Today we have prepared the luggage to be sent to the Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia. Tomorrow we start the walking part of the program: from the beginning of the park to Confluencia, where we will spend a couple of days for acclimatization.  The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Buenos Dias, seniors and senoritas!  Our group (still untitled) in full force gathered today in the city of Mendoza - the center of winemaking and mountaineering in Argentina. We solved some of the organizational issues, the rest were postponed until tomorrow, because of the time frame. Today our team is inclined to discuss the main goal of our trip – climbing Aconcagua. Next, we solve the technical issues. The guides of the group are Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov sends from Argentina:

Hello! Today our super group Mañana, got a well-deserved rest. We spent the day very relaxed: making plans for future ascents, preparing for tomorrow's exit to the Nido de Condores (5500m). We have an overnight stay there, followed by a radial rotation to the Colera assault camp (6000m). So we won't be in touch for a day. Bye everyone!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

After the New Year's holiday it's time to go to the mountains. A new group of the 7 Summits Club began to gather in Mendoza. Meanwhile, the guides are preparing to go to the mountains and pack everything necessary for the expedition. Guides Andrey Berezin and Viktor Volodin.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

 Hello, from the slopes of Aconcagua! Today, our super group Mañana made rotation to a place called Plaza Canada (5000m). It is an intermediate point between the base camp Mulas and Nido de Condores (5500m.). The condition of the group is excellent, everyone is ready for new challenges! See you in the mountains!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Happy New Year!!! Today, on the first day of the new year, we have a day of rest. But the Mañana team is not used to sitting idle. Today we made a small acclimatization rotation, reached an altitude of 4500m, saw our camp from above. The weather is great, the sun, snow, a slight coolness in the air, a fighting spirit. See you in the mountains!!!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

New Year greetings, from the slopes of Aconcagua!  Today our Mañana group is the third day on the route. We arrived at the base camp Plaza de Mulas (4300m.) Until today, Aconcagua seemed to me to be a very windy, dusty and hot mountain.  But today, on New Year's Eve, we had snow along the route, and in the base camp we were greeted by real winter. The group coped with the task perfectly. Tomorrow in the New Year we will have a day of rest. Special thanks to our Valerio, for the excellent tea that warmed us up and cheered us up. Happy New Year to everyone!!!  Happiness, success, health and a peaceful sky in the New Year!!! See you in the mountains!

 The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Hello from Argentina! Our super group Mañana is the second day on the route. Today we made an acclimatization rotation towards the Plaza de Francia, reached an altitude of about 4000m. There we spent some time quite usefully and, having had lunch, began the descent down. On the way to the Confluencia camp, the mountains showed their character - we were caught in the snow with the wind. But now we are already in a cozy dining room, drinking tea.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Greeting from Argentina!  Our group chose the name Mañana (tomorrow), this word is very popular in Argentina. Today our friendly team walked the first kilometers of the way to our goal, the Aconcagua peak (6962 m).  The group proved to be a friendly, reliable team that will cope with all the difficulties on the route.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov reports from Argentina:

Well, our small but friendly team has gathered in the wonderful city of Mindosa and is ready for further adventures. We have already tried the famous steaks and malbec, the equipment has been checked, the little things have been bought. Today we will start in Pinitentes, this is the first camp on our way to the summit of Aconcagua.