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The 8000 Club team, led by Lyudmila Korobeshko, successfully climbed to Camp 1 (5800m) on the slopes of Dhaulagiri. As planned. The Sherpa group that is supposed to finish the route is in Camp 2 (6200 m) together with the international team of climbers. Tomorrow, according to the plan, four Nepalese led by Makalu Lakpa will climb to Camp 3 and go to finish the route at night. So far, the rope has only been fixed to 8000 meters. The summit for the international group is scheduled for May 9. For ours - for May 10. The main thing is that the weather does not interfere with the implementation of these plans.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the leader of the Everest expedition, Alexander Abramov, reports from Nepal:

 The Everest-25 team (Alexander Abramov's group) today reached an altitude of 7,000 meters, towards Camp 3 (7,100 m). At first it was incredibly hot, and then it started snowing. And we have this kind of weather every day. Tomorrow we descend to the Base Camp. And then the day after tomorrow we fly to Namche Bazaar to rest. The 8000 Club group led by Viktor Volodin successfully descended to the base camp today.

Today was a very long and eventful day. At midnight we left Lobuche under the brightly shining stars and sparkling snow-white peaks. We reached Gorak Shep, drank tea, and set out to climb Kala Pathar. The mountain is technically simple, but we still had to make an effort. We walked slowly, met the pink dawn over the top of Everest.

We gathered at the top, took a group photo, and slowly went down.

We drank tea and rested a little in Gorak Shep and set out for Everest Base Camp. We were incredibly lucky with the weather today. The entire panorama of the Himalayan peaks was open to us in all its glory!

At the base camp, we were greeted with champagne and a delicious lunch. All participants coped with today's challenges with dignity. Now we are resting, and we hope for clear weather tomorrow.

Guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

Dmitry Semenov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Prilbrusye:

Greetings from the slopes of Elbrus, from the "Chamber N7" team! Today our group moved to our assault camp - National Park refuge. We settled into comfortable trailers and then went to snow training. In the area of Shelter 11, we worked on climbing along a snow slope, moving along a fixed rope, and also self-arrest with an ice ax. The weather was snowy today, and in the evening it got colder and gorgeous views opened up. Tomorrow we go to the Pastukhov Rocks.

May 6, Dhaulagiri. Namaste to everyone from Nepal from the Dhaulagiri Lovers Club group! Today we had a day of preparation for the assault exit. Tomorrow, May 7, we leave Dhaulagiri Base Camp for C1. Then according to the plan: May 8 - transition to C2. May 9 - transition to C3. May 10 – Summit Assault and descent to C2. May 11 - return to BC.

The international team has already left today. They will go a day ahead of us.

Head of the Dhaulagiri expedition Lyudmila Korobeshko.

Namaste from the "Tuda-Syuda" group from Nepal! Today was a busy day. We met Lhakpa Sherpa - an amazing woman who has been to the top of Everest 11 times!

Before leaving, we did active exercises in support of the challenge from @alexabramov 100 days / 100 push-ups.

We reached the memorials and honored the memory of those who remained in the mountains forever. We settled down for the night in a lodge in the village of Lobuche at an altitude of 4900 m. At dinner, we congratulated our wonderful participant Vsevolod on his birthday! Everyone tasted the most delicious holiday pie.

Tomorrow will present us with a long, eventful day, so we leave early to watch dreams...

Super-guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

Message from the head of the Everest expedition Alexander Abramov:

 Today, the 7 Summits Club team led by Alexander Abramov successfully ascended to Camp 2, located at an altitude of 6500 m on the slope of Everest. Here we met the 8000 Club team led by Viktor Volodin. On the way, we were overtaken by a flying drone carrying 25 kilograms of cargo.

Greetings from Papua New Guinea! The "Nepromakaemye" group continues the program in this picturesque country. Today we moved from Mount Hagen to Wilhelm Peak in the neighboring province. Stops to taste exotic fruits, local coffee and colorful landscapes pleasantly complemented our journey. The last hour and a half of the road to the village of Kegesugl were a real test, but we endured everything steadfastly. And our reward was accommodation in a magnificent lodge with a trout farm. Fatigue disappeared in an instant. Tomorrow we leave for the base camp under Wilhelm Peak. Guides Olga Rumyantseva and Valery Myasoedov.

Greetings from Papua New Guinea from the group Nepromokaemye! The program of stay on Giluwe has ended. It was fleeting, but very eventful. Yesterday we visited several villages of local tribes, each of which stands out with its unique outfits and rituals. Who wasn't there to scare or surprise their neighbors - ghouls with clay heads, walking skeletons, colorful characters who would be among the best even at the Brazilian carnival. A colorful and emotional spectacle!

In the evening, according to tradition, there was an award ceremony for all participants on Giluwe. Unfortunately, part of the group is leaving us, but most of them are staying and today they are moving under Wilhelm Peak. The second part of the program begins. So don't lose sight of us, we will let you know about ourselves. Guides Olga Rumyantseva and Valery Myasoedov.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin reports from the Elbrus region:

 Hello everyone! Today, a new group of the 7 Summits Club called "T-34" went to the slopes of Mount Cheget to the famous cafe "Ai", at an altitude of 2750 meters, to begin acclimatization.

Everything went according to plan, then there was equipment rental, preparation for tomorrow and rest.

Take care of yourself!

See you in the mountains!

Good weather and good luck to everyone!

Namaste from the "Tuda-Syuda" group from Nepal! After a delicious breakfast, we left our cozy home and slowly set off towards Dingboche (4310 m). Sometimes, the majestic peaks of the Himalayas appeared through the clouds, we even saw Lhotse and Everest.

Slowly gained altitude, walking along winding paths to the sounds of the mountain river Imja Kola.

The weather changed, as did our landscapes. At first, we walked a little through the forest, which was replaced by juniper bushes. And after the bright morning sun, a light rain came to us. We walked a little before a hearty dinner, discussed plans for tomorrow.

The guides Andrey Berezin and Kristina Putintseva.

May 5, Dhaulagiri. Namaste to everyone from Nepal from the Dhaulagiri Lovers Club group! We are still at Dhaulagiri Base Camp. The exit is slightly postponed due to weather conditions.

We started the morning, as always, with exercise. Today, the legendary Pakistani climber Sajit Sadpara, son of Ali Sadpara, joined us. He is doing the 14x8000 project without O2.

After breakfast, we held oxygen classes and distributed the Sherpas. The exit is scheduled for May 7. And the assault on the summit, accordingly, is on May 10. So tomorrow is another day of rest and preparation.

Head of the Dhaulagiri expedition Lyudmila Korobeshko.

Hooray, the summit!!! Today at 9.30 am Nepal time, the "V Meru Peak" group in full force stood on the summit of Mera Peak 6476 m!

We were lucky, we caught a weather window, which we slipped through. Literally right after we descended from the summit, everything was covered with clouds again. And when we descended from the assault camp in Khara, we were already driven in the back by the wind and snow.

We set out for the ascent in two groups with an hour difference in the exit, in the end we all reached the summit together.

Emotions are overwhelming! An unrealistically beautiful ascent! The panorama of the Himalayan eight-thousanders, which accompanied us all morning, is impressive! At dawn, views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Cho Oyu opened up!

The climb from the assault camp at 5800 to the summit took 6 hours. It was not easy. The climb is quite long, but it was definitely worth it!

Everyone is alive and well and has already descended to Khara. Tomorrow we hope to fly to Lukla.

Guides Alexander Dorojukov and Sveta Kotlyar.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Viktor Volodin sends from Nepal:

 Hello everyone from the Everest-25 expedition! Yesterday (May 4) Viktor Volodin's group (Club 8000) early in the morning, at 3 o'clock, set out for the second acclimatization rotation. Alexander Abramov's group (7 Summits Club - VIP) continued to rest and gain strength. In good weather, we climbed to the first camp at 6100 without incident, according to plan. Today, May 5, Alexander Abramov's group, at the crack of dawn, also at three in the morning, set out in the direction of the first camp. And we got some sleep after yesterday's long march and slowly moved to the second camp, at 6500. The weather is good again, but it's hot as hell. Now the sun has set and it has become quite cool. Abramov's team is spending the night in Camp 1.

Hello to everyone from the "Nepromakaemye" (Waterproof) group from Papua New Guinea. Yesterday, our entire huge team climbed to the top of the Giluwe volcano. The team's name fully justified itself. During two days of trekking and climbing, we never got caught in the rain. An unprecedented situation for Papua.

 Today we will get acquainted with local traditions in the village. And in the evening there will be a festive dinner and awards ceremony.

Group guides Valery Myasoedov and Olya Rumyantseva.

Namaste from the "Tuda-Syuda" group from Nepal! Today we have a rest day. After breakfast we got ready and went for a walk. We reached the monastery, sat, meditated.

After lunch we gained a little altitude for acclimatization. The rain interfered with our plans, so the walk in the fog was short. We waited out the precipitation in the monastery. There we also had a puja ceremony. We received a blessing and slowly went down to rest.

Tomorrow we have a day of trek to Dingboche, we gain altitude up to 4310 m.

 The guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings from the "OdnaKo" group! Today, our team, on a reserve day, attempted to climb Mount Elbrus. But the weather conditions and the state of the route did not allow us to do this, we had to descend without the summit. The group's guides are Dmitry Semenov and Evgeny Fedyunin.

The President of the 7 Summits Club, the head of the Everest expedition, Alexander Abramov, reports from Nepal:

Today, the 7 Summits Club group continued their rest at Everest Base Camp. They held classes on the use of oxygen equipment. It was very useful for everyone. We studied for almost 4 hours.

And in the evening there was a friendly meeting with Victoria Bonya. She is also storming the slopes of Everest. We ate, drank, talked, sang songs. After all, we have the same blood and the same themes.

Tomorrow will be dedicated to preparing for the final acclimatization rotation.

Hello everyone from Papua New Guinea! According to information received from our guides Olya Rumyantseva and Valery Myasoedov, the team has reached the base camp in full force. And is preparing to climb Giluwe tomorrow morning. They are starting at 4 am local time. By tomorrow evening, the members should already be at the lodge and be in touch.

May 2. The "Tuda-Suda" group had a delicious breakfast and slowly set out towards the legendary Namche Bazaar. We walked through a pine forest, enjoying the scenery. Almost the entire road was paved with stones. After lunch, the weather deteriorated a little, and it started to rain a little.

Having gained 1,000 meters in altitude, we already felt pleasantly tired, and wanted to rest as soon as possible after a long climb.

But in Namche Bazaar, an unpleasant surprise awaited us: there has been no electricity for several days. The power station broke down. No electricity, no Internet... and it was quite cold.

But they were waiting for us here, and provided us with maximum comfort.

 May 3. In order not to freeze in the dark Namche Bazaar, we decided to move on to Tengboche to spend a day of rest there. On the way, we admired the incredibly beautiful views. Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other peaks were visible in all their glory through the flying clouds. Blooming rhododendrons pleased the eye, and the smell of the pine forest gave strength. We went to a Buddhist monastery, where the Yeti scalpel is kept.

On the way, we stopped to drink tea and taste delicious desserts. By evening, we settled, as expected, in the best lodge.

Super-guides Andrey Berezina and Kristina Putintseva.