All news: 18 January 2026

Greetings from the far south of the Antarctic "Pipkohody" group! We've been stuck on Union Glacier for a while now. The weather at Sidley is starting to improve, but it's only in the forecast for a couple of days. But we're flying there! It's coming soon, really soon!

Greetings from sunny Argentina, from the "Malbeki" team! Today we left the sunny and hot city of Mendoza and moved to our first camp, at the entrance to Aconcagua National Park, in Puente del Inca. We settled into comfortable cabins and went on a scenic walk to the famous Inca Bridge. Afterwards, we had dinner, a briefing for the next day, and a well-deserved rest. Guides for the group are Georgy Bushuev and Dmitry Semenov.

January 17th. News from the "EG-Masters" group from Ecuador. Today was a true celebration of impressions and discoveries! Our team spent it actively, vibrantly, and deliciously.

We headed to the famous Lake Quilotoa, one of Ecuador's most beautiful natural wonders. The lake is located at the bottom of an ancient volcanic crater, and even from the observation decks, breathtaking panoramas open up. The azure water shimmers in the sun with every shade of turquoise, and the surrounding slopes make you feel like you've stepped into a postcard.

A long but picturesque descent to the lake itself awaited us. The weather was wonderful—bright sunshine, clear skies, and crisp mountain air. At the bottom, we took magnificent photos against the backdrop of the mirror-like water and the rugged volcanic slopes.

After the climb, a culinary adventure awaited us—we tried the traditional Ecuadorian dish, cuy. This is baked guinea pig with a crispy crust, served with potatoes, corn, and aromatic sauces. A true national delicacy and an important part of the local culture. Then—shopping! We bought warm ponchos and cozy alpaca blankets—soft, cozy, and incredibly beautiful.

The day ended with a return to our hacienda, La Cienega—a cozy, atmospheric retreat with colonial charm and a homey feel. It's so nice to relax here after a busy day.

All the participants were absolutely delighted. Ecuador continues to surprise and inspire!

Main guide Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant Alexander Spirin.

Hooray! The "Incas on the Trail" group found the trail to the summit of Aconcagua. We all reached the summit.  However, two participants climbed at their own pace, a little later than the first group. It was cold and windy at night, but that didn't stop us! With you were guides Sergey Avtomonov, Valery Myasoedov and Leuan Atabiyev.