Ojos del Salado 2014

We continue the publication of photos from the participants of the anniversary of the expedition to the highest volcano of our planet. Today we present the photos by Yevgeny Karyakin, Vice-President of the company Gazovik. Completely photo gallery (182 pictures) is located at the following link >>>>>>

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In April 2013 at the 11th Congress of the Ukrainian Geographical Society Igor Pochvalin was elected an Honorary Member. He also became a member of the Presidium of the Crimean branch of the Society. In May, Igor went with the Club 7 summits on Jebel Toubkal, in August, he presented his new book, this time the book of poetry named «Free translation from Farsi». At the same time Igor remains, first of all, professional, surgeon-oncologist of highest qualification....

We were happy that Igor took part in the expedition of Alexander Abramov on Ojos del Salado. And are glad to present you a gallery of photos which he made during this travel:

260 pictures are here

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"The achievements of each individual Person are the achievements of Mankind."

Please find some pictures from snowy highest volcanoes of the World. We congratulate Alex Abramov one more time with 50th annivesary and good climb!

Hello! This is Alexander Abramov from the expedition on Ojos del Salado. Today we spent a night in a hut Теjos at the height of 5800 meters. Of course, we slept not in the hut, but in tents. This is the last camp to conquer the summit of Ojos. Now we went down to stay two nights in the camp Atacama and then we go to the assault. Tonight was a very strong wind, it was snowing hard. But now it's such kind of weather that...

Hello! This is Alex Abramov from the Atacama Desert, Ojos del Salado expedition. Now we have a rest at lake Laguna Verde, where we bathe first in the hot springs, then immediately in cold water of the lake. Around there is an extraordinary beauty. Mountain peaks covered with snow, green lake. In general, all very cool. Yesterday we went to the summit of Mount San Francisco, 6018 meters high. All we reached the top, although it was of course difficult. Now we believe that we are ready for further program. Today we move to the base camp Atacama. Follow our messages. So far!

Jubilee expedition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the 7 Summits Club President Alex Abramov started yet the end of last year. January, 31th a guide 7 Summits Club Sergei Larin arrived in Chile. He started preparing food and other things needed for the expedition. Alexander Abramov arrived in Chile on January, 2th and also was involved in preparations for the arrival of the main group. Today, the 3rd of January in Chile begin to arrive all other members of the expedition. Who is from where. Who from Moscow, who from Samara, who from Irkutsk, who from Khanty-Mansiysk, who from Antarctica after climbing Vinson. At this time in the team 9 members (2 women and 7 men), here is a list of participants:

1. Maria Dyachenko.

2. Catherine Pozdeyeva.

3. Alexey Boutin.

4. Vladislav Lachkarev.

5. George Kuzmin.

6. Yury Zimin.

7. Eugene Karjakin.

8. Semen Deyak.

9. Igor Pokhvalin.

We remind the goals and objectives of the expedition: climbing Ojos del Salado - the highest volcano in the world and the celebration of the anniversary (50 years!) 7 Summits Club President Alexander Abramov. If all goes well, the summit attempt will be made on the birthday celebrant - 16 January. If successful at Ojos Alexander Abramov complete the 7 Volcanoes program.