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The 7 Summits Club Guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The "Los Hombres" group today had a rest day after a long trek from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas. After lunch, we decided to go on an excursion to an abandoned shelter. On the way, we had to cross calgasporas (aka penitentes). It turned out to be a quite difficult task. But we managed!

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Boris Egorov reports from Punta Arenas (Chile):

Hello everyone! A new season is beginning on the southernmost continent of our planet. All preparations for the flight to Antarctica have been made. Artem and I bought a lot of food and checked all the equipment for our first Vinson. Yesterday, the whole team checked in, and today early in the morning we are leaving for the airport. Our flight was scheduled for a day ahead of schedule, so we did not suffer from waiting. Everyone is cheerful and in anticipation of a new adventure!

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Chile:

The "7 Volcanoes in 70 Days" team had a rest day today. We went to the San Francisco Pass at 4700 m. We saw herds of guanacos. We bathed in hot springs. The day was a success. Tomorrow we climb the San Francisco summit at 6016 m. The team feels great!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The "Los Hombres" group made a long trek from Confluencia camp to Aconcagua base camp - Plaza de Mulas. We covered 18 km with a 1000 meter elevation gain in 7 hours. These are the dry numbers that hide the strength and endurance of our group. Tomorrow is a rest and a short walk around the area of the base camp.

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

Chile is in touch! According to the program, today we walked along the slopes of Ojos. Our captain joined us, now we have plus 50 to our speed. Today we climbed to the height of Elbrus. There was a light breeze and the sun was shining. We continue to work further.

 The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from Chile:

Today was a great day. Acclimatization. The team climbed the slopes of Ojos to the height of Elbrus - 5642 meters. We drove along beautiful and difficult roads. The wind was not strong. Tomorrow is a day of rest.

The 7 Summits Club guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The "Los Hombres" group, according to the acclimatization plan, made a rotation to the Plaza Francia gorge. On the way, we met a wild vicuña – an animal related to the alpaca. We climbed to 4000 meters, looked at Aconcagua from the other side. After that we returned to the Confluencia camp, where we had a medical examination after lunch. Tomorrow we go to the base camp at Plaza de Mulas.

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 President of the 7 Summits Club, Alexander Abramov, reports from Chile:

 The "7 Volcanoes in 70 Days" team flew from Santiago to the city of Copiapo on the Pacific coast. Here we did some shopping for the camp, absolutely necessary things: two sofas for the dining room, a green carpet "Grass" and many different useful things. And then we went through the beautiful Atacama Desert. On the way, we stopped to look at the ancient copper mines. See the photos. And we stopped at Laguna Rosa, where there are a lot of flamingos. We are going further, to the base camp Laguna Verde at an altitude of 4300 meters. And on the way, we are filming the 6th episode of the film "7 Volcanoes in 70 Days", because Ojos del Salado is our 6th volcano in the record project. By the way, the weather is very windy so far. At the top it's 50-60 km per hour.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The "Los Hombres" group arrived at the Confluencia camp today. Before that, the group registered at the National Park office, where they also received instructions on the rules for being in the National Park. After that, they set off. In three hours, slowly and exploring the surroundings, they reached the camp. We settled in comfortable tents, as usual, our service is at the highest level. We will spend two nights here. Tomorrow we will go towards Plaza Francia and after lunch we will undergo a medical examination.

The team of the project "7 volcanoes in 70 days" consisting of Alexander Abramov and Ilya Gladkikh arrived in the capital of Chile, Santiago. The goal is the sixth peak of our record, the highest volcano in the world, Mount Ojos del Salado, located in the Atacama Desert. In the meantime, there was a little time to get acquainted with the capital city. To do this, as befits climbers, we climbed the highest point of the city, Mount San Cristobal, 850 meters high. Santiago, like all Latin American cities, amazes and pleases with its original architecture and bright colors.

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 Guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The "Los Hombres" group set off for the foot of Aconcagua. Today we arrived from Mendoza to Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge). Our glamping camp with comfortable cabins is located here. Upon arrival, we walked to the famous Inca Bridge, after which we started repacking our things to send to the upper camps: Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas. Tomorrow we enter Aconcagua National Park and climb to Confluencia Camp.

Alexander Abramov. President of the 7 Summits Club:

Sensation! The project "7 volcanoes in 77 days" is dead! Long live the project "7 volcanoes in 70 days"!!! Having climbed Winter Elbrus, the team shortened the project. Now we are ready to climb 7 volcanoes in 70 days.

Already climbed:

- Damavand (Asia, Iran) - October 31;

- Kilimanjaro (Africa, Tanzania) - November 6;

- Orizaba (North America, Mexico) - November 13;

- Giluwe (Australia, Papua New Guinea) - November 21;

- Elbrus (Europe, Russia) - December 9.

Remaining to climb before January 7:

- Ojos del Salado (South America. Chile);

- Sidley - Antarctica.

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 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from the Aconcagua base camp:

Greetings from Argentina! The advance group of guides arrived at the Aconcagua Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas 10 minutes ago. The first thing we did was inspect our domo (dome). It looks amazing! See for yourself!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Andrey Berezin reports from Argentina:

Hola! The first group of the 7 Summits Club this season has safely reached Argentina and has taken the name "Los Hombres" (Men). The participants gathered in hot Mendoza, where our path to the summit of Aconcagua begins. We quickly resolved all organizational issues, including obtaining permits. And we also managed to try the famous Argentine steaks.

The President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from the airport:

The team of the project "7 Volcanoes in 77 Days" flies to Chile. To climb the 6th volcano - Ojos del Salado. This is the highest volcano in the world at 6864 meters. Having shortened the project deadline by climbing Elbrus in winter, we renamed it "7 Volcanoes in 70 Days".

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 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 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!