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The 7 Summits Club group "Stop" and the team "7 Volcanoes in 70 days" made an acclimatization rotation to an altitude of 6300

Ojos del Salado. Chile sends greetings! The "Stop" team is in touch. Yesterday we returned from the city of Capiapo, where we spent the night and had a good rest. Today the group had the main acclimatization rotation. We climbed to an altitude of 6300 ... read more

Chile sends greetings! The "Stop" team is in touch. Yesterday we returned from the city of Capiapo, where we spent the night and had a good rest. Today the group had the main acclimatization rotation. We climbed to an altitude of 6300 meters. The weather is good, the people are fine, everything is going according to plan. Tomorrow is a rest day, during which we will conduct classes with iron on mountaineering techniques. And at night we go to the mountain! The forecast promises good weather.

Guides Alexander Abramov and Alexander Dorojukov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The summit! The 7 Summits Club group "Stop" made an acclimatization ascent of the six-thousander San Francisco

Ojos del Salado. The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile sends greetings! The group of climbers to Ojos del Salado from the 7 Summits Club has decided on a name – it is "Stop". Today our gang-team climbed to the top of ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Chile sends greetings! The group of climbers to Ojos del Salado from the 7 Summits Club has decided on a name – it is "Stop". Today our gang-team climbed to the top of the San Francisco volcano. The height is 6016 meters. There was a decent wind blowing, so we walked with our backpacks forward. Everything is great with us, we continue working!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group spent the day swimming in one of the driest places on the planet – the Atacama Desert

Ojos del Salado. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile is in touch! Today we had a magical day. We went to hot springs with cool views, rode along the river, swam in everything that came across along the way. Overall, the ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Chile is in touch! Today we had a magical day. We went to hot springs with cool views, rode along the river, swam in everything that came across along the way. Overall, the day was great. Tomorrow we will be walking along the slopes of Ojos del Salado.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group of the 7 Summits Club climbed to the base camp of Ojos del Salado

Ojos del Salado. The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile in touch! Today our group had a day of moving to our base camp. As always, the road pleased us with beautiful panoramic views of the Atacama Desert. We are even ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Chile in touch! Today our group had a day of moving to our base camp. As always, the road pleased us with beautiful panoramic views of the Atacama Desert. We are even closer to our goal! The base camp was prepared to meet the group, pleased the participants with comfort and the food offered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group made the first acclimatization ascent to the summit of Laguna 4800

Ojos del Salado. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile in touch! Today we had an acclimatization ascent to the summit of Laguna, the height of which is 4800 meters. Accompanied by the most beautiful views and a breeze, we ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Chile in touch! Today we had an acclimatization ascent to the summit of Laguna, the height of which is 4800 meters. Accompanied by the most beautiful views and a breeze, we continue to walk through the Atacama Desert. Tomorrow we move to our base camp. The weather is good, only the wind is pushing us a little.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program of climbing Ojos del Salado began with a visit to two beautiful lagoons at the beginning of the Atacama Desert

Ojos del Salado. A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile is in touch! We left for the Atacama Desert, started our program according to plan. Along the most beautiful road we stopped at Laguna Rossa, where we admired the ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Chile is in touch! We left for the Atacama Desert, started our program according to plan. Along the most beautiful road we stopped at Laguna Rossa, where we admired the flamingos. Then we moved to Laguna Negro Francisco. There are wilder places here and it is very beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first group of the season for the Ojos del Salado ascent program has gathered on the Pacific coast

Ojos del Salado. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Chile on the line! Today the entire group gathered in Bahia Ingles, our aim is to climb Mount Ojos del Salado. We checked into a hotel by the ocean, walked around the area, ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

 Chile on the line! Today the entire group gathered in Bahia Ingles, our aim is to climb Mount Ojos del Salado. We checked into a hotel by the ocean, walked around the area, and got to know each other. Many of our participants are planning to complete the Seven Volcanoes program this year. We're keeping our fingers crossed for them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first participants arrived in Chile for the Ojos del Salado ascent program

Ojos del Salado. The 7 Summits Club Super Alexander Dorojukov sends from Chile: Hello everyone from Chile! As was said earlier, the season is starting. First of all, this is preparing the camp, purchasing food and everything else. Today, the first ... read more

The 7 Summits Club Super Alexander Dorojukov sends from Chile:

Hello everyone from Chile! As was said earlier, the season is starting. First of all, this is preparing the camp, purchasing food and everything else. Today, the first participants of our cheerful team arrived. Tomorrow, everyone else will arrive and - on their way to new peaks and adventures!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first guide of the 7 Summits Club arrived in Chile to prepare for our groups on Ojos del Salado

Ojos del Salado. The 7 Summits Club Guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile: Buenas to all! Arrived in Chile, opening the season on Ojos del Salado. Just four flights, with three bags, fun customs upon arrival, and I'm here. On the way, in Brazil, met ... read more

The 7 Summits Club Guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Buenas to all! Arrived in Chile, opening the season on Ojos del Salado. Just four flights, with three bags, fun customs upon arrival, and I'm here. On the way, in Brazil, met friends, and of course they were flying in the same direction. In general, everyone fly to Chile, chill on Ojos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group "14 Friends of Julio" has completed acclimatization and preparation for the assault on Orizaba

Orizaba. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico: The group "14 Friends of Julio" sends greetings from the slopes of Orizaba! Yesterday we went through acclimatization again, climbed to 4900m and saw what we have to go ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico:

The group "14 Friends of Julio" sends greetings from the slopes of Orizaba! Yesterday we went through acclimatization again, climbed to 4900m and saw what we have to go tonight. The assault is tonight, good luck to us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group ascended to Orizaba Base Camp yesterday and continues acclimatization

Orizaba. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico: The "14 Friends of Julio" group sends greetings from Orizaba Base Camp! We moved here yesterday. We settled into a comfortable camp, had dinner and rested. Today we are ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico:

The "14 Friends of Julio" group sends greetings from Orizaba Base Camp! We moved here yesterday. We settled into a comfortable camp, had dinner and rested. Today we are walking up to acclimatize. The night was cool, there is a lot of snow on the mountain and this is good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group, in the process of acclimatization on the slopes of La Malincha volcano, decided to change their name

Orizaba. The 7 Summits Club Guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Mexico: The "V Pepel" group decided to rename itself and now call itself "14 Friends of Julio". Yesterday we walked along the slopes of La Malinche, through a beautiful forest ... read more

The 7 Summits Club Guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Mexico:

The "V Pepel" group decided to rename itself and now call itself "14 Friends of Julio". Yesterday we walked along the slopes of La Malinche, through a beautiful forest with gorgeous views. The weather is gorgeous, very warm and sunny. Also yesterday we saw our main goal - the Orizaba volcano. Good mood to everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 7 Summits Club group examined the main pyramids of Mexico and has already left for the mountains, for acclimatization

Orizaba. The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico: The "V Pepel" group sends greetings from Mexico! Yesterday we walked around the pyramids of Mexico, got acquainted with the history of ancient populations, how they ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico:

The "V Pepel" group sends greetings from Mexico! Yesterday we walked around the pyramids of Mexico, got acquainted with the history of ancient populations, how they lived and what they did. We had a delicious meal in a cool restaurant. And in the evening we moved under the La Malinche volcano. Today we begin our acclimatization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Mexico, a new group of the 7 Summits Club began its program of climbing Orizaba, excursions before leaving for the mountains

Orizaba. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico: The "V Pepel" group sends greetings from Mexico! We began our program of climbing the highest volcano in North America, Orizaba. Yesterday we all gathered in our cheerful ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Mexico:

The "V Pepel" group sends greetings from Mexico! We began our program of climbing the highest volcano in North America, Orizaba. Yesterday we all gathered in our cheerful company and today we are heading to the pyramids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The summit! The "X Group" of the 7 Summits Club successfully climbed the summit of the Damavand volcano

Damavand. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran: Greetings from Iran from the "X Group"! Today we reached our goal and climbed Mount Damavand. The day before there was a thunderstorm with snow all evening, so we postponed the ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from the "X Group"! Today we reached our goal and climbed Mount Damavand. The day before there was a thunderstorm with snow all evening, so we postponed the start time several times. In the end, we finally waited for a weather window and successfully climbed to the top. On the descent, we were caught in a thunderstorm with snow again. But now we are already in the camp and resting.

 

 

 

 

 

"Group X" of the 7 Summits Club made the final acclimatization hike before storming Damavand

Damavand. The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Iran: Greetings from Iran from "Group X"! For greater acclimatization today we walked to an altitude of 4500 meters. The weather is not pleasing to us, there is always a ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from "Group X"! For greater acclimatization today we walked to an altitude of 4500 meters. The weather is not pleasing to us, there is always a thunderstorm with snow after lunch. But here they feed us enough to slaughter. Sheep, meats, whatever you want! Tonight we will start in the direction of the summit. We hope for success!

 

 

 

 

"Group X" of the 7 Summits Club received permits and is preparing to go to the Damavand base camp

Damavand. A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran: Greetings from Iran! Today the team of the 7 Summits Club "Group X" moved to the foot of Mount Damavand. In the Iranian Mountaineering Federation we received ... read more

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Today the team of the 7 Summits Club "Group X" moved to the foot of Mount Damavand. In the Iranian Mountaineering Federation we received consultations and issued permits. In the hotel we sorted out our things, we are preparing to go to the base camp tomorrow. Well, and traditionally we eat delicious kebabs. Everything is fine with us, we continue to work according to plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new 7 Summits Club group has started preparing for the ascent on the summit of the Damavand volcano with the guide Alexander Dorojukov

Damavand. The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran: Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the participants of the new 7 Summits Club program - "Group X" arrived here. We checked into the hotel, had a briefing. Today we climbed ... read more

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Yesterday, the participants of the new 7 Summits Club program - "Group X" arrived here. We checked into the hotel, had a briefing. Today we climbed Mount Tochal, looked at Tehran from above. Then we went down to the hotel, we will rest. We eat delicious kebabs and olives. And in general, Iranian cuisine is very tasty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit! The 7 Summits Club group "Mountain Ballet" with guide Alexander Dorojukov reached the top of Mount Elbrus

Elbrus. Guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region: Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the 7 Summits Club group "Mountain Ballet"! Our cheerful team successfully completed the program, climbing on the ... read more

Guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from the Elbrus region:
Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus from the 7 Summits Club group "Mountain Ballet"! Our cheerful team successfully completed the program, climbing on the Western summit of Elbrus. We waited for the weather to improve, having cancelled the trip the day before due to a thunderstorm. We went well, without any big problems, although it was cold and windy. Everyone is alive and well, and that's the main thing! And they are returning home with diplomas, certificates and medals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first acclimatization day of the 7 Summits Club "Mountain Ballet" group was a success! Excellent weather and excellent conditions!

Elbrus. The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends greetings from Elbrus region: Greetings from the "Mountain Ballet" group! The new 7 Summits Club group began their acclimatization program with a walk along the slopes of Mount Cheget. ... read more

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends greetings from Elbrus region:

Greetings from the "Mountain Ballet" group! The new 7 Summits Club group began their acclimatization program with a walk along the slopes of Mount Cheget. Today pleased with beautiful views and good weather. And in such great company! We reached the "Ai" cafe, which is 2,700 meters high. We had a snack there, after which we went down for lunch. Later, we visited the rental point, where we got the equipment necessary for the ascent. And then we had a cultural rest.