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The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Argentina:

Greetings from Argentina! The "Otkryvashka" group has entered the active acclimatization phase. Yesterday, we ascended from Puente del Inca to Confluence Camp, 3,400 meters. Before leaving, we took a short hike to the famous bridge. The weather is terrible, but we remain optimistic. Today, we made a radial hike to Plaza Francia and admired the beautiful views of the South Face of Aconcagua. Now we're resting and preparing for tomorrow's trek to Base Camp.

Valery Myasoedov, the 7 Summits Club guide, reports from Argentina:

Greetings from sunny Argentina! Here, the 7 Summits Club is opening the new climbing season on America's highest peak, Mount Aconcagua, at 6,962 meters. Yesterday, we met the first group at the airport, spent the first day organizing the expedition, and got to know the city. Today, we've already moved to the Puente del Inca camp and settled into comfortable cabins. The weather is unstable, but that's not a big deal right now; the main thing is for it to stabilize by summit day. Tomorrow, we're scheduled to hike to the Confluencia Camp.

Greetings from Mexico! The 7 Summits Club "Chingoys de la Montaña" group concluded their Orizaba ascent with a gala dinner and awards ceremony. 100% of participants reaching the summit is an excellent result, which we strive for in all our programs. Many kind words and best wishes were expressed. Special mention goes to Konstantin Lashas, who completed the "Seven Volcanoes" project with his ascent of Orizaba, and Akmatbek Mamatkaimov, the first ethnic Kyrgyz to reach the summit of this mountain. Overall, well done to all! Guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club group "Los Chingoys de la Montaña" successfully climbed Mount Orizaba. Congratulations to the participants and best wishes for new achievements and greater heights!

Guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Mexico! The 7 Summits Club "Los Chingoys de la Montaña" group has reached the final stretch. Tomorrow we ascend to the summit camp at 4,750 m and set out tonight to summit Volcano Orizaba. Today's acclimatization hike to the summit camp has strengthened our confidence. The forecast is favorable, and our spirits are high. We've spent the past two days preparing for the summit push, and we've moved to Base Camp at 4,200 m. We're camped in comfortable two-section tents, and our dining hall is equipped with everything necessary for a good rest. We're spending all our free time there playing Perudo and playing cards; the excitement is running high. The decisive day remains; wish us success! Guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Mexico! The second day of the program was entirely dedicated to climbing La Malinche, 4462 meters (14,500 ft). This is an important acclimatization hike before moving on to Orizaba. The day before, the group had acquired the name "Los Chingoys de la Montaña" and left early in the morning for La Malinche National Park. The weather was beautiful, sunny, and windless. The local mountain enthusiasts, who are plentiful on weekends, were almost nonexistent, but there were plenty of local dogs, who climbed with us and participated in a photo shoot. For this, they received well-deserved sandwiches right at the summit, and then left us alone. Today, our program includes a transfer to Base Camp. Guides Andrey Berezina and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Mexico! A new 7 Summits Club group has begun their program on Pico Orizaba. We gathered in Mexico City the day before. We all traveled on different flights and different airlines, taking a long time but, fortunately, without any unpleasant incidents. Everyone also used the time to explore the city and booked guided tours. Today was the first day of the program, a low-stress but very special one. We could only post one photo of our hot air balloon flight over the Teotihuacan pyramids to evoke admiration – how beautiful and how lucky we were to be part of such an event! An unforgettable experience! We hope that such a flight will be a mandatory part of the program for our groups in the future. Tomorrow is the first day of acclimatization – an ascent of La Malinche. The group name will also be announced tomorrow. Guides: Andrey Berezina and Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group summited Damavand yesterday at a good pace, in 7.5 hours! The forecast had us on our guard, but it only galvanized us. In reality, the weather was wonderful, and the forecast proved unfounded. Damavand gave us a powerful blast of smoke as we left, so the masks we had prepared were very welcome. Now we're in Tehran, resting, recovering, and thinking about our future plans. After all, the "Oktyabryata" are the future Pioneers!

The 7 Summits Club super guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

 Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group ascended to Camp 3, also known as the assault camp, at 4,200 meters today. The weather was favorable—it was cool and windless, and we climbed at a good pace. The peak season on the mountain is almost over; there are only a few other people in camp, although the weather conditions so far appear quite suitable for a summit attempt. It was great to see our old friends—the jeep drivers and muleteers—who are always happy to help us, despite the low season. Special thanks to our Iranian girls—guide Parisa and cook Narges—for the photo shoot! They certainly added a special touch to this news.

The 7 Summits Club guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group is briskly following its itinerary. Today we moved to the wonderful Arses Motel near Damavand. The day began with an ascent to Mount Tochal, 3,964 meters (12,500 ft) – an easy climb along a well-trodden trail with a beautiful panorama of Tehran. At the summit, despite the haze, we had a clear view of our main destination – the Damavand volcano itself. There, at the top of Tochal, we chatted with friendly Iranian police officers and took a group photo. Then, after descending by cable car to Tehran, we headed to the foot of Damavand, to the Iranian Mountaineering Federation House, where we obtained permits and took the traditional photo. From the Federation House, it's just half an hour to our beautiful "Arses" (mentioned above), where a wonderful lunch and afternoon rest awaited us. In the evening, we visited the thermal springs and dined at our favorite kebab shop in Larijan. Everything is on plan; tomorrow we ascend to camp at 4,200 meters.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Damavand unexpectedly invited us to visit in October. And we didn't refuse! And so, the group, appropriately named "October Children," began their program. Tehran is attractive and lively at any time of year, whether in July, September, or October. It's cooler now, of course, but that actually makes for a comfortable stay. Visiting the Golestan Palace, the Milod Tower, and buying souvenirs and pistachios—we managed all of that yesterday, in just the first day. And today, we've already ascended to the Tochal mountain hotel at 3,600 m, begun acclimatizing, and leisurely hiked to 3,850 m. Tomorrow, we plan to climb Tochal, the highest point in the region.

Greetings from Iran! The Perseus and the Perseids group in full force stood on the top of Damavand yesterday. The weather did not let us down, it was the warmest morning in all my time working on the mountain. A properly planned separate exit of two groups allowed us to reach the top almost at the same time. The girls showed themselves in the best possible way. I would especially like to mention Anna, who had an anniversary on the day of the ascent. A worthy option to celebrate such a wonderful date!

On the same day we went down to Tehran and in the evening we were already enjoying the benefits of civilization. Today we had a day of rest, free time, and in the evening a gala dinner and the awarding of participants with certificates and medals.

 The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Breaking news from Iran! Today, the Perseus and Perseids group in full force climbed Mount Damavand! Details tomorrow.

Valery Myasoedov, the 7 Summits Club Guide, reports from Iran:

 Greetings from Iran! "Perseus and Perseids" are on the finish stretch. Today is an easy but important day for us. We need to have a good rest, eat something tasty - we have all the conditions for this, and our cook Narges is the best specialist on the mountain. Before lunch, we took a leisurely stroll towards the summit, gained 300 m, so to speak, pumped the blood for better acclimatization. After lunch, we have a rest, then an early dinner and, accordingly, an early start. The mood is determined, various options have been worked out, we believe in success!

Greetings from Iran! "Perseus and the Perseids" have started the decisive part of the Damavand ascent program. The night before, we spent the night in the brand new Arses motel with an excellent kitchen, where everyone had their own room the size of an apartment, and from the balcony there were magnificent views of the other side of the valley. This morning, we climbed in retro jeeps to the Mosque, and then made a six-hour climb to the camp at 4200 m, where we will spend three nights. The weather is good, our Iranian guides note the unusually warm season on the mountain, we hope that we will be lucky too. Guide Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Hello everyone from sunny Iran! Our group "Perseus and the Perseids" is climbing higher and higher to Damavand, going deeper and deeper into the country and getting closer and closer to the cherished goal.

Today the team acclimatized and enjoyed the views of Tehran, Damavand and the surrounding mountain ranges from the slopes of Mount Tochal.

Then we moved closer to Damavand. We stayed in a cozy hotel at the foot of the mountain. We received permits for the ascent in a ceremonial atmosphere, regained our strength in the healing thermal springs, tasted local cuisine and enjoyed the views in anticipation of a closer acquaintance with the mountain.

Tomorrow, according to the plan, the group should already reach the Base Camp at an altitude of 4150 meters.

Greetings from Iran! On the second day of the program, the group "Perseus and the Perseids" began acclimatization. In the morning, we left our comfortable Espinas Palace and headed to the mountainous area at the foot of Mount Tochal, where we stayed in a hotel called Tochal. We went up on the cable car along the way, admiring the panorama of Tehran and watching dozens of local residents who on a day off, and Friday in Iran is like Sunday in our country, traditionally make leisurely ascents to the top of Tochal. The mountain hotel also pleased us with its coziness and delicious food, and after lunch, having rested a bit, we walked to the top of Mount Shakhneshin, 3850 m. Tomorrow is a new day, new tasks. Guide Valery Myasoedov.

Valery Myasoedov, the 7 Summits Club Guide, reports from Iran:

 Greetings from Iran! Yes, it has happened! The only group of this season to Damavand arrived in Tehran today. How we waited for this and hoped that the country would open up and welcome us again. At first glance, everything is as before, life is in full swing, the bustle of the capital and traffic jams, the bazaars and shops are open, our favorite local team, our best hotel Espinas Palace...

 Everyone remembers us and was waiting for us. According to tradition, today there was a city tour, a visit to the Tajrish bazaar and the mosque of the same name. At lunch in the Milad Tower, the group was already in full force, some of the participants arrived on a daytime flight. After lunch we stopped at a store with oriental sweets, bought pistachios and other goodies, and upon returning to the hotel we checked our gear. At the welcome we got to know each other better and discussed the program for tomorrow. The day flew by in an instant. Tomorrow we are going up to the mountain hotel for acclimatization.

The 7 Summits Club guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Greetings from Kyrgyzstan! The 8000 Club "Pamir Vagabonds" team finally climbed to the summit of Lenin Peak. We waited a long time for a weather window, used two reserve days, and the so-called hidden reserve day, but the mountain, once again this season, showed its unpredictable character. Instead of the 20-25 km per hour promised by the forecast, the wind was 40-45 km per hour, during the ascent after the "Knife". Nevertheless, we were able to overcome the elements and reached the top.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Kyrgyzstan:

 Greetings from the First Camp of Lenin Peak from the "Pamir Vagabonds"! We are resting here and preparing for the decisive exit to storm the summit. We are resting in comfortable tents with beds, they are called "spheres" here, we eat delicious shurpa and a kazan-barbecue, in general, all the conditions have been created for restoring strength. And so that you don't forget us, look at how we saw our girls off after climbing Peak of Razdelnaya. Two of them, by the way, will soon have birthdays, they were given gifts from the 7 Summits Club. And other photos that were not previously included in the news report.