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Hello! Well so ended our fun trip to Uganda, during which we really fell in love with this country. It's so natural and very hospitable!

During the trip we visited 6 different kingdoms, in each there is its king and its language, its own capital, their customs, costumes. I want to write a lot, but tomorrow I am flying to Chile, still a lot to do. Therefore, briefly about how we had a final day in Uganda + several photos from rafting on the White Nile (they are very emotional, these pictures).

Hello! This is Alex Abramov from the Atacama Desert, Ojos del Salado expedition. Now we have a rest at lake Laguna Verde, where we bathe first in the hot springs, then immediately in cold water of the lake. Around there is an extraordinary beauty. Mountain peaks covered with snow, green lake. In general, all very cool. Yesterday we went to the summit of Mount San Francisco, 6018 meters high. All we reached the top, although it was of course difficult. Now we believe that we are ready for further program. Today we move to the base camp Atacama. Follow our messages. So far!

Hi! This is Alexandra Sak from Kilimanjaro. Today morning at seven, six of the eight our climbers were on the top of Uhuru. Although the mountain was not good with the weather today. First, a strong wind in the morning, then we walked as hedgehogs in a fog, and then went to grad. Now we are already in Horombo, 3700. And here, too, there is hail. So Kilimanjaro is sad. But we are quite cheerful, everything is great. With impatience we wait for tomorrow to come down to the hotel and get in the shower, lukewarm. We are all well, feel well, although a little tired. Bye-bye!

Ludmila Korobeshko sent us some pictures from the main part of the Uganda expedition. Climb of the Margheritta Peak and Bwani gorilla safari:

January, 3th a traditional expedition of the 7 Summits Club to Aconcagua started. Eight participants led by a guide of 7 Summits Club Vladimir Kotlyar are going to climb the highest peak in the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. While all goes according to plan. Today, the group must come to the base camp Plaza de Mulas. All participants (and guide) are cheerful, happy, send greetings and congratulations on Orthodox Christmas!

Seven Summits Club, hello! This is Dima Ermakov from Antarctica. Today we all went to the top of Vinson Massif. The weather was beautiful, there was almost no wind. So everyone is happy and satisfied. The ascent was not easy, but we made it. We can congratulate Igor Kadochin - he completed the project Seven Summits. And all the other participants with another victory on the way to doing this project ... We're all okay. Tomorrow we plan to go down. Now we will spend a night in High camp.

Regards!

Jubilee expedition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the 7 Summits Club President Alex Abramov started yet the end of last year. January, 31th a guide 7 Summits Club Sergei Larin arrived in Chile. He started preparing food and other things needed for the expedition. Alexander Abramov arrived in Chile on January, 2th and also was involved in preparations for the arrival of the main group. Today, the 3rd of January in Chile begin to arrive all other members of the expedition. Who is from where. Who from Moscow, who from Samara, who from Irkutsk, who from Khanty-Mansiysk, who from Antarctica after climbing Vinson. At this time in the team 9 members (2 women and 7 men), here is a list of participants:

1. Maria Dyachenko.

2. Catherine Pozdeyeva.

3. Alexey Boutin.

4. Vladislav Lachkarev.

5. George Kuzmin.

6. Yury Zimin.

7. Eugene Karjakin.

8. Semen Deyak.

9. Igor Pokhvalin.

We remind the goals and objectives of the expedition: climbing Ojos del Salado - the highest volcano in the world and the celebration of the anniversary (50 years!) 7 Summits Club President Alexander Abramov. If all goes well, the summit attempt will be made on the birthday celebrant - 16 January. If successful at Ojos Alexander Abramov complete the 7 Volcanoes program.

Seven Summits, hello! Dima Ermakov from the Vinson base camp. Yesterday evening, January 2, we came here from Union glaciers. The weather is beautiful. Today, January 3, we'll come at Lowe's camp. We will continue to work according our program. The mood at all perfect, all full of energy and determination ... Hello!

Hello! This is Ludmila Korobeshko from the 7 Summits Club expedition to Uganda... We are now at the top of Uganda, on the summit of Margherita Peak, at 5109 meters. Now here we are: Nadejda Voskresenskaya, to which we decided to give a medal for perseverance and courage, and bravery too. Then Dmitry Mokhnachev and Victor Serov. And another one of our friend, Anton Zelin remained in the assault camp, for health reasons. In general, everyone is happy, though very tired. Because actually the climb was rather difficult.

OK, best regards to all ! And a Happy New Year!

Seven Summits Club, Hello! This Andrey Filkov from the camp Union Glacier, from Antarctica. Today, December 31,  the local time is still 18 hours 48 minutes. Here we come together: the team of climbers from the expedition on Sidley, which has just ended, and the expedition to Vinson, which is still held under the leadership of Dima Ermakov. We are gathered here today to celebrate the New Year, which was going along our great country ... We started to celebrate at 10 am local time, when the New Year has come to the Far East. And we continue, passing the cities of our country Russia.

New Year greetings to all our friends, all our friends! Anyone who has followed our expedition, Thanks a lot ! Best wishes !

Pictures from this season:

Seven Summits, hello! This is Dima Ermakov from Union Glacier. Last night, as I said, we came here. I said goodbye to Semyon Deyak and Lesha Boutin, who flew to the mainland… They are already in Punta Arenas. Now we are waiting for the team from Mt.Sidley. Liana Chabdarova that successfully climbed the highest volcano of Antarctica, should join our group. Therefore, we have an opportunity to live a little in comfort... Once Liana arrive, we fly out to the side of Vinson to start our program. Everything is fine, all in a good mood. Best regards! Dima Ermakov.

Good afternoon! This is Andrey Filkov from assault camp of a volcano Sidley. Today, on December 28, our team, namely – Liana Chabdarova, Ilya Bykov and I – reached the top of the highest volcano of Antarctica. Unfortunately, the second half of an ascent passed in conditions of poor visibility ….

Seven Summits, hello! It is Alexandra Sak fromTanzania, from 3300 meters. We are on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, we are descending from the summit. Today at 8 am we were all together at the top .. All tired, but happy. Now we rest a little bit and go down lower, to the Horombo hut. You could congratulate us! Best regards! Bye, bye!

An expedition of the 7 Summits Club in Uganda today officially began. Guide and our Club Director Lyudmila Korobeshko flew to Africa with one of the most active travelers, "veteran" of the Club Victor Serov. The rest three of the trip participants are already in Uganda, they are studying crocodiles onLake Victoria. The program of the expedition includes: mountains trekking, climbing the highest peak of Margaretta in Ruwenzori massif, a visit to a friendly gorillas, rafting on the White Nile...

Great idea how to celebrate the New Year !

Chile – it is an amazing country of 1000 volcanoes and thousands of lakes, glaciers and deserts... In Chile, there is 15 regions, all lovely and picturesque. Today I want to show you just one - Atacama ...

Often travelers, who come to climb Ojos, in a hurry do not have time to see this beauty.

All (awesome) photos Atacama here >>>>>>>

Well, now a few words about the ascent ofOjos del Salado.... It's time ...

No special difficulties, most importantly, as always - be lucky with the weather. Well, no need to rush - 7000 meters yet – a need of acclimatization has not been canceled ...

I had hoped to acclimatize on Orizaba, but between the two mountains I got 14 days. A lot, too many. But I could not resist and tried to start climb on top of Ojos immediately after arrival. I had a luck, but... not right!

We had a picnic with a guide Mario first right into the crater, well then moved to the top, in total spending on the summit more than three hours. Good weather and lack of wind contributed to this. But in the end, the desire to go down to the restaurant and wash out to sea and had overpowered ...

Oh yes, our car was not able to climb up to 5800 meters, so we lugged all by yourself from the 5200 and back. From Copiapo to Copiapo we spent 6 days for the ascent ...

Along the way I lost the camera. Then it was found, but returned me only flash card with photos. Sorry for the camera, which was on Everest, South Pole, and many other points ...

But I'm happy, now I have something to show you ..

Take care of yourself! Good luck in the mountains. Vitaly S.

Gallery (50 pictures) "Ojos climbing" >>>>>>>

Today, the first tourists from the group of 7 Summits Club arrived inSydney. On the " Green continent " they were met them an almost local guide Sergei Kofanov . Next the team will start on a trip along the Australian routes, they, in particular, will make the ascent to the highest point in the continental part of the country -Mount Kosciuszko. And then celebrate the New Year.

Already in 2014 they will fly toNew Zealand, where they will be joined by other tourists. Study of this wonderful country they will devote the next two weeks.

I was with Israel Breton, who of his 37 years he goes to Orizaba 18 years .. What can I say .. For most physically fit people the ascent under such leadership will not be difficult .. We did 4.5 hours to the top and with the first rays of the sun, I took out the camera.

Do not miss this moment when you could see a huge shadow of the mountain on top of which you are pleased to stand .. For some reason I always do not wish to go from the top … first long climb, climb, and then finish ! Striking feeling .. such pacification and then .. Especially on Everest struck it and I remember - all fussed with some flags, photographed "in memory " , although most in this situation rarely generally get at least some good shots , and I just stood there and watched the sunrise over the Earth, trying to understand where I remember what I saw .. And it was so nice and peaceful ..

So it was the same on Orizaba– quite met the sun, made some jump for pictures and we had to go down ..

FULL GALLERY >>>>>>>>

A part of workers, guides and friends of the Seven Summits Club held in a festive evening on December 24 at the restaurant Chalet (Kant). It was dedicated to celebrating the New Year. Results of the outgoing year were found to be successful, it was an eventful year and informative.

The main hero of the year was Olga Rumyantseva, she made the 7 Volcanoes Program solo, on one year and without interrupting the production process. Alexander Abramov counted his 19 climbed summits. Wow! A good year - we decided to make it a tradition . That is, in the future to keep the pace and scope. Health to all ! Peace and prosperity !

In December of this year, two of our climber of 7 Summits Club completed the program Seven Volcanoes. First is Olga Rumyantseva successfully finished a unique program "Seven volcanoes " for one year and alone (solo). Thanks to Kaspersky!

And so, we got a message that Vitaly Simonovic climbed theOjos del Salado. He performed this program climbing the highest volcanoes of all continents. Congratulations to the heroes !Russianow has three (first - Vyacheslav Adrov ) of the world's five "conquerors " of the seven volcanoes. We hope to extend this list next year! Alex Abramov is on queue, his trip to Ojos starts 1th of January.

Aleksandra Sak – the constant guide of the 7 Summits Club on Elbrus. Now she is for the first time with group of the Club outward. Aleksandra will lead a group consisting of citizens of Kazakhstan. In group 4 members: Iskhanova Galima, Iskhanov Shamil, Gilmutdinov Robert and Gilmutdinova Adelina.

The group will go to the mountain on Marangu's route. We wish them good luck!