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Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal:

  Greetings to all from the team "We are just  tourists" of the 8000 Club! Our second rotation has finally ended and today after lunch we returned to the base camp! This time we overcame the Khumbu icefall 2 hours faster — in just 5 hours, which we consider a very good indicator of successful acclimatization. When we arrived at Camp 1 on 6100, the weather was beautiful and sunny. We managed to dry things and arranged a nap at this height in one thermal underwear — how much the tents warmed up.

 The next morning we had to postpone our exit a little because of the increased wind. But we reached 6400 in three hours. Our Sherpas greeted us with hot chicken soup, delicious baked potatoes and pizza.

   Yesterday was the most difficult psychologically and physically day for this rotation — the climb to 7,100. All night long, the wind ruffled our tents, preventing us from having a full rest. In the morning, gusts reached 45 km/h, then the wind subsided a little and we were able to get out of the second camp higher.

We walked under the wall for about two hours, all the time driven by the wind, which did not abate for a second. At the same time, the sun was shining all day, but it was very, very cold.

 It's nice that there were few people who wanted to spend Monday morning as actively — there were no queues on fixed ropes. We spent a lot of effort fighting the wind, but in the end we reached the desired level of 7100. It wasn't easy.

 At night, the tents were shaking again, making it difficult to sleep. In the morning we waited until the gusts subsided a little, and ran down to the Base Camp.

Boris Egorov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

Meanwhile, the group "Stars of boots" successfully climbed the highest point of Papua New Guinea. Wilhelm Peak 4509m. On May 8, almost all the participants stood at the top (one lady decided to save her injured knee).

The weather was perfect. On the descent we swam in the lake. It's so great when you have the opportunity to freshen up right after the mountain! In the evening, the ascent was already celebrated in the lodge.

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Andrey Berezin reports from the Elbrus region:

 News of the Elbrus region. A new group called "Shuttles" has started its program of acclimatization and preparation for Elbrus. Today we went up to the Ai cafe, where we tried tea with cones and chebureks. The way up passed along a path that was covered with snow in some places, in some places even had to make steps in the snow so that it was comfortable to climb. In the afternoon we went to the rental, where we took the necessary equipment for climbing Elbrus. Tomorrow we will go to the refuge, where we will live for a few days.  Guides Berezin & Semenov.

Nikita Slotin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from the group "For money - YES"! Today we got to Lobuche. The weather is excellent, the summits of Lobuche, Taboche and Nuptse were seen in all their glory. We visited the memorial to the lost climbers. We paid tribute to the memory of Valery Rozov, honored everyone with a minute of silence. We got to the loggia, met a beautiful girl, Alina, who recently climbed Annapurna. We talked, shared our plans with each other. Now we are resting, preparing for tomorrow!

The head of the expedition on Makalu Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Nepal:

Greetings from Nepal from Deboche, from a height of 3800 m, from the team "Minions of Makalu"! All night the Minions slept a heroic sleep in the Makalu base camp at an altitude of 5700 m, after the second acclimatization rotation.  By morning, they listened with trepidation to see if the wind was getting stronger. After all, we decided to fly down to Deboche, relax on the green before the decisive assault. And according to the forecast, strong winds were promised for three days. After breakfast, we packed our things, and the painful hours of waiting dragged on. The wind was getting stronger. And lo and behold, Simone Moro cuts the clouds with screws and descends after us from heaven (more precisely from the Mainland). In a couple of hours, he transported the whole group to the wonderful Rivendell hotel (2 km lower in altitude than BC). He drove 2 people each time - from 5700 it's the only way.

And now our dreams come true - hot water, heated sheets, cappuccino and apple pie! How little a person needs for happiness!

According to the plan, we have three nights of rest on the green (May 8-11).

May 11 return to BL.

May 12 preparation for the climb.

May 13 climb to C2 (6600).

May 14 move to C3 (7500).

May 15 move to C4 (7800).

May 16 assault Makalu and descent to C2.

May 17 descent to BC.

 Lyudmila Korobeshko, the head of the expedition to Makalu, and Israfil Ashurli, the head of the minions, were in touch.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Anastasia Kuznetsova reports from Morocco:

  Warm greetings from North Africa, from the edge of the desert! We met the dawn in the desert on the top of a dune, not being afraid of the beginning of a sandstorm. Part of the team took a jeep safari through the dunes, the other meditated among the endless smooth lines of the incessant dunes riding camels. In the desert comes peace and tranquility, sooner or later, one way or another. The equator of our journey has passed and now we are heading back to Marrakech. We had lunch in one of the casbahs converted into a restaurant and a guest house.

 In the evening, at sunset, we walked along the ancient streets of the Kasbah Ain Ben Haddu, the largest and oldest in the region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The head of the expedition to Makalu Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Nepal:

News from the expedition on Makalu.  A couple of hours ago we went down to Makalu base camp. As planned, we acclimatized to 6800, spent two nights in the second camp. Everyone feels good, we are waiting for the good weather to fly down to rest. Valery Babanov, who later went to the slopes of Makalu, stayed one more night in Camp-2 at 6600m.

Against the background of Barunze. On the way from Makalu Base Camp to Camp-1. The height is 6000m. The views are amazing.

The team "Minions of Makalu" goes from the second to the third camp on Makalu. Behind - Everest and Lhotse. So they look unusual from here.

Camp 2 at 6600 on Makalu at night.

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

News of the Elbrus region. The group of the 7 Summits Club " Peace, May, brut" climbed the Western peak of Elbrus. The weather favored the strong and brave!

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

Yesterday, our team, having completed the 2nd acclimatization rotetion, flew to Namche Bazaar for a rest.  Here, at an altitude of 3600 meters, we have planned to spend 4 nights. Everything that was and will be in Namche will remain in Namche. In the meantime, watch photos and videos from acclimatization and with helicopter flights.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Nastya Grigorievskaya reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from our cheerful Iron S team!  We are in Periche! We overcame the day trek calmly and with pleasure, but how else if the sun accompanied us all day! Some guys were lucky enough to meet Alex Abramov, who was waiting for his transfer to the helicopter to Namche. In the evening we were fed heartily, there was even pizza! Ginger Lemon tea flows like a river, especially during evening conversations in the dining room.

The altitude is 4260, the flight is normal! Tomorrow we move to Lobuche. We embrace everyone!

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov reports from Tanzania:

With the first rays of the sun at the top - it becomes a tradition of our groups on Kilimanjaro. Today, the group "How to get to the library" almost in full went to the summit. Unfortunately, one participant got off due to indisposition at 5500 m. The weather did us a favor for the first three rainy days - it was dry and cold, the trail was in perfect condition. We ascended at a good pace and also descended to the Kosovo camp also at a good pace. Now we are already at the Millennium Camp.  Tomorrow there will be a descent to the Umbva gate and the ceremonial part of the program.

Nikita Slotin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

Greetings to all from Rivendell, from the group "For the money - YES"! No, we did not get to the abode of the elves from Tolkien's epic, it's just that there is such a lodge in Deboche. But looking at the forest and mountains around you, it feels like you've just fallen into a fairy tale. Today we walked to the monastery in Tengboche, saw how the monks read their prayers... We have forgiven our sins and moved on. Sergey Motorkin brought dried smelt with him from Togliatti and we are amicably absorbing it, washing it down with local beer! Very tasty, well, very much. Tomorrow, according to the plan, the trek to Periche.

The head of the expedition on Makalu Lyudmila Korobeshko reports from Nepal:

On May 5, we entered the second rotation. By 18.00 we arrived at Camp-2, having gained 900 meters in a strong wind. We warm up in tents. A heavy mountain. But it's all right. Tomorrow we will go up to 7000 meters if the wind subsides. The weather is not good, there is a strong wind. We are also planning to meet Valery Babanov, who is planning an oxygen-free ascent as part of the 8000 Club expedition.

Boris Egorov, the super-guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

Meanwhile, the group "Stars in Boots" moved to the neighboring province in Papuasia. The road was a long jolt. But on arrival we were greeted by the whole village.  We were shown the traditions of choosing grooms and funerals with songs and dances. We live in a very cozy lodge with lots of flowers. We went on an excursion to see how salmon is bred. And for dinner we had delicious fish with vegetables from the local vegetable garden. We met an amazing hostess who was happy to answer numerous questions about farming and local life. In the evening we sat by the fireplace, laughed a lot and loudly, playing "contact". Tomorrow we will go to the base camp of Mount Wilhelm.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Dmitry Semenov from the Elbrus region:

Our group El DIVA, in full force, climbed the Western peak of Elbrus.

Nikita Slotin, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Nepal:

 Greetings to all from Namche from the group "For money - YES"! The weather is excellent! The walk to 3880 was successful, we admired the nearest Summits: Tamserku, Taboche, Ama-Dablam. And of course, we saw Everest and Lhotse! Incredible beauty, juniper grove and fresh air. The rest continues. And tomorrow, according to the plan, we will go to Deboche.

Svetlana Kotlyar, manager of the 7 Summits Club and a member of the expedition, reports from Nepal:

All namaste from the 8000 Club team "We are just tourists!" The rest days in Namche Bazaar have come to an end. Today the weather finally got better and we took the first flight to Base Camp at 6 am.   Now the weather in the camp is clear and sunny. Tomorrow morning we go to the second rotation: according to the plan, we spend the night in camp 1 at 6100, then go to camp 2 at 6400, the next day we go up to camp 3 at 7100, go down to 6400, spend the night and then descend to the base. We will be out of touch for 4 days.

The rest in Namche and the altitude drop definitely benefited all participants: we are rested and got full of energy for new feats.  Last night we held an informal meeting of the 7 Summits Club in a pub. It so happened that about 35 participants of our Nepali programs turned out to be in Namche Bazaar at the same time!  In the evening we gathered in a pub, hung our flag in front of the entrance, turned on Russian music and connected a projector with the broadcast of the film "The Height Altitude Gene".

The evening was attended by members of a huge trekking group going to the Everest BC under the leadership of Sergey Avtomonov, members of Nikita Slotin's VIP group, future Everest climbers of the 7 Summits Club and 8000 Club teams. As well as the expedition doctor Andrey Selivanov and our legendary Sergey Bogomolov!

The evening turned out to be very emotional! We got acquainted, talked, sang songs to the guitar, danced and played billiards!

Today everyone went on the route, we hope that we will still have time to cross paths with the guys on May 9 in BC.

Boris Egorov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Papua New Guinea:

Today the group "stars in boots" had its second day of rest. We visited three villages, watched a show of ritual dances and the way of life of different tribes of Papua. Cultivated, bought souvenirs and had a good conversation. Tomorrow we will have a long road to the neighboring province to the foot of Mount Wilhelm.

Valery Myasoedov, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania: The fourth day.  Crossing to the Karanga camp and passing the Barranco Wall. The wall looks like a serious obstacle from the outside, but our Tanzanian guides know every pebble on the trail, so climbing the wall did not cause problems. But he created many opportunities for beautiful photos. By the way, in the morning, the main guide Victor introduced us to the entire escort team - guides, kitchen workers, porters, 43 people! There were traditional songs and dances and a lot of emotions. The day turned out just great, the first day without rain, even the poncho was not taken out. We came to Karanga for lunch, there was time to relax before dinner and play Perudo. I do not know a single person who would not be captured by the game, our group is no exception. The mountain is already very close, in the morning, when the clouds are below us, it can be seen in the palm of your hand. Today, the climb to the Kosovo assault camp at 4800 m.

The members of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club are on the second, final acclimatization rotation. At this time, the head of the expedition, Alexander Abramov, is at the base camp and supervises the preparatory work for the upcoming assault on the summit of Mount Everest.

Alex Abramov:  Today is the day of preparation for the ascent in the BC of Everest. Food for high-altitude camps. For each day, for each participant, a package with food. The same was considered and planned to supply  oxygen. Tents and everything you need. Tomorrow our team will fly to Namche, where they will spend 4 nights to recover.  On May 10th, return to BC and on the 12th, the start of the ascent.

While we relax.

Team "Masala Tim"

Guide Alex Abramov

Doctor Andrey Selivanov

BC manager Elena Abramova.