Chile is in touch. Today, a group of participants and guides of the 7 Summits Club "Soyuz" climbed to the top of the highest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado. It was very cold at night, but clear and beautiful. We especially note that two people in the group set outstanding personal achievements. Akmatbek Mamatkaimov became the first Kyrgyz on Ojos, and Marat Vladimirov completed the "Seven Volcanoes" program. Congratulations to the guys!
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Chile on the line, the 7 Summits Club "Soyuz" group. Today we walked from the Tejos camp to an altitude of 6300 meters. The weather is gorgeous. We had a good walk, all the participants are in excellent shape. Acclimatization is complete, tomorrow is a day of rest and then we will start to storm Mount Ojos del Salado.
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Chile on the line, the "Soyuz" group. Today we climbed the summit of the volcano Piedra Parada Piedra Parada, 5922 meters high. They say that in history there were only 8-9 people on the top of this mountain. We definitely made it into the first twenty! We went down, swam in the hot springs to restore our strength. All the participants are great! The weather is good so far. Best regards!
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Chile is in touch. Today, the participants and guides of the Soyuz group walked along the slopes of Ojos del Salado to the height of Elbrus, and even climbed a little higher. The acclimatization process is going well, everything is going according to plan. Tomorrow we will rest, go swimming. The weather is still good, everything else is also excellent.
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Chile is in touch. The 7 Summits Club "Soyuz" group moved to the Ojos Laguna Verde base camp. On the way, we stopped at a beautiful waterfall, went for a swim. Then we had our first meeting with our mountain. Towards evening, we settled into tents in our comfortable camp and had a delicious meal. And then we continue working according to the program.
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Chile is in touch. The 7 Summits Club "Soyuz" group made an acclimatization ascent to the summit of Seven Brothers. The weather is gorgeous, the views are awesome, the group is fine. Tomorrow we move to our comfortable base camp Laguna Verde at the foot of our goal, Mount Ojos del Salado.
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Chile is in touch. The 7 Summits Club group "Soyuz" moved to the first camp Laguna Santa Rossa today. On the way we stopped at abandoned mines, and then at a pass with a beautiful panoramic view. So the program has begun, we continue working.
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Chile is in touch. Yesterday, a new "Soyuz" group arrived. We checked our gear, got acquainted, ate, and are now heading towards the mountains. This is the final group this season on Ojos del Salado. I hope the weather will be good.
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Chile is in touch. Greetings from the 7 Summits Club Pipi de Chat group! We waited for the weather as best we could. What didn't rain down on us in our camp, just think, it's a desert! We waited and watched, watched and waited. And today, January 17, we went to the summit! It wasn't easy, there was a lot of snow - we had to make our way everywhere. But we succeeded, but it's a pity not all the participants.
We would like to congratulate Igor Rebelsky on completing the "Seven Volcanoes" project!
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Yesterday we returned to civilization - to Bahia Inglesa on the Pacific coast. In the evening, we held a ceremonial awarding of medals for climbing the highest volcano in the world - Ojos del Salado. For some participants, this is already the 5th volcano. New seven-volcano climbers are on the way! Tomorrow we fly home with new mountain plans! And today we celebrate the birthday of the Captain of our 7 Summits Club - Alexander Abramov all day long.
From Chile - expedition leader Lyudmila Korobesho and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.
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Yesterday, January 14, in very harsh weather conditions, most of the Zorros Rojos y Otros team climbed to the top of Ojos del Salado. Halfway to the summit, we were caught in a snowstorm. But we decided to continue climbing. As a result, the Foxes fought the elements for about 17 hours, including the ascent and descent. During this time, about 30 cm of snow fell on the mountain. We descended in the dark. And we also had to drive down dangerous snow-covered roads. A real Snowstorm in the desert!
Now - for a well-deserved rest by the sea!
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On January 12, we went for the last acclimatization before the assault - to a height of 6000+. We walked up to 6200, it was somehow not easy. And cold. We walked parallel to Sasha Dorojukov's group. There were only young people there. We tried to keep up with them, but fell behind a little.
In the evening, at dinner, we gathered in two groups, listened to songs, drank wine and exchanged experiences.
Sasha's group is going down tomorrow, and we are resting and at night - for the assault. The forecast is not encouraging - snowfalls will start from tomorrow ... we will fight our way through!
From Chile - the leader of the expedition Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.
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Chile is in touch. The 7 Summits Club Pipi de Chat group. Yesterday we had a day of rest. We spent it in the area of the Laguna Verde base camp. The participants had classes with iron, they learned how to use equipment for climbing and descending on fixed ropes. Everyone liked it.
Chile is in touch. Hello everyone from the Pipi de Chat group! Our gang climbed the San Francisco volcano today. We walked quietly and evenly. We reached the summit in about 7-8 hours. The weather allowed us to go in. Tomorrow is a rest day!
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January 9. Chile, expedition to Ojos Del Salado. The "Zorros Rojos y otros" team. Today our team climbed the San Francisco volcano, and it was a moment we will never forget. We stood at the summit, where the sky seemed closer, and the ground below disappeared into a dusty haze, leaving us alone with the grandeur of nature. The altitude of just over 6,000 meters was a test for each of us, especially for the four participants, for whom this was an altitude record.
The wind beat in our faces, as if testing our determination, and the dust swirled around in whirlwinds, forcing each breath to be suffered. We walked forward through the cold, fatigue and doubt. Each step was given with effort, but no one gave up. It was a fight with ourselves that we had to win.
When we finally reached the top, I looked at the faces of my comrades in the personal altitude record. They were beaming. It was not just joy - it was the realization that we had conquered not only the volcano, but also our fears, weaknesses and limitations. We hugged, feeling the strength of the team that is always ready to support, even at an altitude of six thousand meters.
The view from the summit was harsh and beautiful at the same time: endless plains, distant mountains, clouds that now seemed so small. This feeling of freedom, pride and unity cannot be expressed in words. It will stay with us forever.
This ascent changed us. Now San Francisco is not just a volcano for us, it is a symbol of strength, faith and perseverance. Tomorrow we are going on vacation. To the town of Copiapo. We deserve it! Leader Lyudmila Korobeshko, assistant leader Alexander Spirin.
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From Chile, expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin.
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Chile is in touch. Today, our Pipi de Chat group set off in the morning for an acclimatization hike from the Atacama camp towards the Tejos refuge. We safely reached the planned altitude of 5,700 meters. The breeze was brisk, but we had a good walk. New views, new colors and an interesting road. Tomorrow we will rest before a new acclimatization ascent.
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Chile is in touch. Our Pipi de Chat group sends greetings from the base camp! Today we moved to this cozy, beautiful place. On the way we drove through the desert, stopped to see a waterfall and had our first meeting with our goal, Mount Ojos del Salado. We had lunch and are resting. Tomorrow is a new day and new views.
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After breakfast, we got ready and went to Laguna Verde. On the way, we stopped at a warm river called Lama. And a little later we saw Ojos in all its glory.
The camp at Laguna Verde amazed us with its beauty and comfort. A huge dining tent with electricity and internet, separate sleeping tents, super-stable toilets (which is extremely important in the strong Atacama winds).
Before dinner, we bathed in the hot springs. And celebrated Christmas.
Tomorrow we have acclimatization on the slopes of Ojos - we plan to walk at altitudes of 5500-5900.
Expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin. Hasta la vista!
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Chile is in touch. Our Pipi de Chat group climbed the summit of the Mount of Seven Brothers today. Well, two of the “seven brothers”. The weather is magical, the views are awesome! All participants are in formation, enjoying the views. Tomorrow we are moving on.
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Chile is in touch. This is our new group named Pipi de Chat. We have started the expedition to the highest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado. Yesterday was the day of the group's arrivals, and today we have already moved to the beautiful place of Santa Rosa. On the way we stopped at an abandoned mine and by lunchtime we arrived at our beautiful camp.
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By lunchtime we went down to our camp, where Lena cooked us a great lunch - chicken soup and dolma. Soon our second group of the 7 Summits Club arrived under the leadership of Sasha Dorojukov. We found many acquaintances from other expeditions here. We will go with them almost in parallel. Tomorrow we move to the Laguna Verde camp at 4300. Expedition leader Lyudmila Korobeshko and assistant leader Alexander Spirin. Hasta la vista!
Guides Lyudmila Korobeshko and Alexander Spirin.
We are chilling in Chile!
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News from Chile. The group led by Lyudmila Korobeshko almost in full force gathered in the town of Baye Inglesas. This is an amazing place - a village on the Pacific coast, a very picturesque and cozy bay located in the Atacama Desert. An incredible combination of desert and ocean. You definitely need to see it with your own eyes! The team is close-knit, with more than one joint ascent behind them, including Makalu, Everest and many other mountains. We counted - for the team of seven Everests! And now it was time to climb the highest volcano on our planet - Ojos del Salado. The team name was born, literally, in a couple of minutes - "Zorros Rojos y otros". The first person to guess why the team chose this name will win a souvenir from Chile.
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This is the 6th ascent of Abramov Alexander and Ilya Gladkikh in the "7 volcanoes in 70 days" project. Super guides Alexander Abramov and Alexander Dorojukov.
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Guides Alexander Abramov and Alexander Dorojukov.
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Today the team "7 Volcanoes in 70 Days" climbed to the top of San Francisco, height 6016 m. As an acclimatization for Ojos del Salado. There was a crazy wind. According to the forecast, tomorrow it will be even stronger. But we have a day of rest planned.
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Chile sends greetings! The group of climbers to Ojos del Salado from the 7 Summits Club has decided on a name – it is "Stop". Today our gang-team climbed to the top of the San Francisco volcano. The height is 6016 meters. There was a decent wind blowing, so we walked with our backpacks forward. Everything is great with us, we continue working!
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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!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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!
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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!
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.
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Alexander Abramov plans to climb the highest volcanoes on all continents in less than 100 days. This will be "Project 99". On October 1, Alexander sets off with a group to climb the Giluwe volcano (Australian continent). And he intends to finish on the Antarctic mountain Mount Sidley in early January 2025.
Good luck, Сaptain!
You can join our leader and take part in a real world record. There are places in almost all groups. And if there is no group, you can join our hero as a fan.
October 1-6. Alex Abramov will lead the 7 Summits Club group to climb Giluwe volcano.
On October 10, Moscow will host an Evening dedicated to the 7 Summits Club's birthday. The President's presence is mandatory.
October 12-13. These days are set aside for climbing Elbrus. The logistics are still unclear. Most likely, there will be an attempt at climbing SUPER BLITZ - 24 hours from the airport and back.
October 17-24. Damavand volcano, it is still unclear what program can be agreed upon with the Iranian host.
November 1-8. The highest volcano in Africa - Kilimanjaro. The 7 Summits Club group climbs the Marangu route.
NEXT - An emergency flight to Mexico. Alexander catches up with the SUPER GIRLS project group
November 7-16. Climbing Orizaba volcano according to the SUPER GIRLS project program!
December 10-24. The first group of the 7 Summits Club season on Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world.
December 27, 2024 - January 10, 2024. New Year in Antarctica. Climbing Mount Sidley.
With ideal completion of all routes, it will take about 95 days from the first summit to the final one.
Alexander Abramov can safely be called the "godfather" of the Seven Volcanoes program. It was the president of the 7 Summits Club who conceived, and our company carried out, the historic 2011 expedition on Mount Sidley. Since the scientific discovery of this highest volcano in Antarctica, no one had been there. As a result of the 2011 ascent, the first people to climb all seven volcanoes appeared. These were the participants of our expedition, the experienced Italian climber Mario Trimeri and the 16-year-old Romanian girl Crina (Coco) Popescu. And this was the real start of the "Seven Volcanoes" program. Russia, represented by our company, is the world leader in the number of climbers who have climbed all seven volcanoes of the project. At the moment, out of 46 who have completed the project, 14 represent our country. There is something to be proud of!
The most important historical photo of the "Seven Volcanoes" project. 2011, at the top of Sidley are standing the expedition leader Alexander Abramov and the first people to climb all "seven volcanoes" Mario and Coco.
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Group X sends greetings from Chile! And we accept congratulations! The full our team was at the top on February 29th. The weather was gorgeous, it snowed only in the evening. But we all managed to get down before. In general, we all waited for orders and medals!
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The X Group of the 7 Summits Club sends greetings from Chile! Today we went to the volcano of San Francisco (6025 m). And in full force, we climbed to the top in 5 hours and 40 minutes. The weather was great. With this climb, the acclimatization of the group is completed. Tomorrow we have a rest day and then our main goal remains – the summit of Ojos Del Salado.
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Hello everyone from Chile! Group X climbed on the summit of Seven Brothers Peak today for acclimatization. The weather is good, but as usual the wind picked up after lunch. We had a delicious lunch, now we are resting. Enjoying the views of the lagoon with flamingos.
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Greetings from the team "Despacito", from Atacama! Today we climbed the world's highest volcano, Ojos del Salado. We managed to do this before the onset of bad weather. All participants reached the highest point, although they went up and down one at a time. This time there were a lot of people on the mountain again, everyone was trying to get through the weather window. Now we are down, resting, tomorrow we are going to the ocean. Guides Nikita Slotin, Boris Egorov.
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Hola! The Despacito group from Chile, Atacama Desert is in touch. We are slowly but surely moving towards our goal, fulfilling all the points of the program. Today, the full group spent the night at the Tejos shelter, 5837 meters above sea level. For many, such a high-altitude overnight stay was the first time. The weather did not spoil us, it was snowy and cool. But in the shelter house it was warm, sincere, fun and very tasty. It's amazing how at such a height our head chef Elena Abramova pleases us with a delicious dinner. And, of course, it was very extreme to drive cars to a height exceeding Elbrus. The starry sky over Ojos was the highlight of the night.
In the morning, we all went down to our camp on Laguna Verde, which has already become our home. Now we are resting and gaining strength before the decisive day of our program. We stay in touch. The guides of the group are Nikita Slotin and Boris Egorov.
We cordially congratulate Sergey on the implementation of the Seven Volcanoes program and look forward to visiting us!