All news: 2024

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!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov sends from Argentina:
Hello from Mendoza! Preparations for the start of the season are almost complete, food has been purchased and packed, tents and public equipment have been checked, gas, oxygen - everything is waiting to be sent to the Base Camp. There are some paperwork formalities left, which we plan to complete tomorrow. Also tomorrow we will meet the first participant of the first group, who arrives a day earlier, and then we will definitely be able to say: "The season has started!" We are in a great mood, the team is experienced, we are confident in another successful season on Aconcagua, a mountain that we know and love well. Guides Andrey Berezin and Valery Myasoedov.

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

Good news from the Elbrus region. Elbrus is ours!

Today, December 9, Alexander Abramov and Lyudmila Korobeshko made a winter ascent of Elbrus as part of the project "7 volcanoes in 77 days". But first, a sensation! The counter of the number of climbers fell from the top of Elbrus. Probably, from the new year they will install a new "zeroed" one.

This is the fifth mountain of our project. The ascent of Elbrus on October 24 was counted as a training one. Now the project 7 volcanoes - "who is faster" officially begins with the ascent of Damavand on October 31. It is realistic to do it in 70 days.

Oh! It will not be possible to run across Damavand, as our team of the 7 Summits Club starts climbing Ojos del Salado tomorrow. We need to fly to Chile urgently. This will be the sixth mountain of the project "7 volcanoes in 77 days".

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov reports from the slopes of Elbrus:

The team has climbed to the refuge. At night, the summit will be stormed. The weather is not bad. It is minus 30 at the summit.

We reached Refuge of 11 for acclimatization. We met the record holder of Elbrus for the fastest ascent, Vitaly Shkel.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Alexander Dorojukov reports from Chile:

Buenas to all! Arrived in Chile, opening the season on Ojos del Salado. Just four flights, with three bags, fun customs upon arrival, and I'm here. On the way, in Brazil, met friends, and of course they were flying in the same direction. In general, everyone fly to Chile, chill on Ojos.