Kilimanjaro 2024

Lyudmila Korobeshko, a guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

 March 13th. Greetings from Africa! This morning, our Space Team climbed on the summit of Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak! It was not easy - the wind and cold, but the views from the top and the fact that we managed to overcome themselves paid off all the difficulties.

At the top, we opened a bottle of champagne and photographed Klim's book (we also did not forget to take pictures of ourselves). Already in the Kosovo camp, we were hit by hail, but this did not overshadow the joy of victory.

Now we have gone down to the Millennium. We wash off and eat off. We're going back to civilization tomorrow.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, Super-guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

Greetings from Africa!  From Barranco camp at 3900m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group! Yesterday we made the trek to the Shira Cave camp. On the way, we met two species of African mice, a dozen brazen white-necked ravens and many endemic plants. An evening of song and dance was held in the camp before dinner. Our Tanzanian team sang to us in Swahili, and we answered them with Katusha. Everyone was satisfied.

We had dinner with borscht with garlic and all sorts of pickles, went to bed early, because the next day there was a long walk ahead.

The morning of March 10 greeted us with a stunning sunrise and fragrant Ethiopian coffee (thoughtfully purchased at the transfer in Addis Ababa). We started at about 9 a.m. in parallel with our friends, the "26 Baku commissars" (a large group of Kenyan climbers).

After 3 hours of climbing, a tea point was set up. An hour later we had lunch near the Lava Tower at 4600.

After lunch, we started to descend towards the camp. The rain scared us at first, but it stopped quickly. On the way, we arranged a photo shoot with incredibly beautiful thickets of senecia. We went down to Barranco's camp almost at 6 pm. Tomorrow we will storm the Barranco Wall. Getting ready - sharpening ice axes, checking platforms (joke). In fact, we are taking a shower (partially) and plan to drink some white at dinner.

Lyudmila Korobeshko, а guide of the 7 Summits Club from Tanzania:

Greetings from Africa! From the Machame camp at 3000m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the Space Group!  Yesterday we started our ascent of Kilimanjaro. During the first day, we reached the Machame camp at an altitude of 3000. On the way, we got soaked through under a tropical downpour. But by sunset, the downpour had stopped. So we had a chance to admire both the sunset and the stars. Today we go further, at 3900, to the Shira camp.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:
The Puppy Patrol group descended from the slopes of Kilimanjaro on February 20. The descent was long, but fast. We rejoiced, sang songs that even the climbers passing by applauded and danced to us. In the evening we were already at the hotel, where we found our heroes. Everyone received certificates and medals for climbing to the highest point of the continent! We also shared with each other our impressions and emotions about our journey.
Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings from the highest point of the continent from the group "Puppy Patrol"! We made the ascent with the full complement of 9 participants and 2 guides and are now descending from the top. We'll send you the details later when we get to the camp. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 The Puppy Patrol group sends greetings to everyone from the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Today we overcame the difficult path from Karanga camp to Barafu, and then climbed higher, to the Kosovo camp. After a hearty lunch, we discussed plans for the upcoming night, as we have a long climb to the highest point of the African continent ahead of us. We have to overcome more than 1000 meters of altitude. Therefore, after completing the preparations, we go early to recuperate in our sleep.

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Jumbo, Rafiki! Which means, "Hello, Friends!" Today we overcame the beautiful Barranco wall, strolled through the stunning valleys, enjoying the stone-desert, then grassy-green landscapes.

After a delicious hearty lunch, we went for a walk to gain some more altitude. In the evening, we have planned gatherings with board games and discussion of tomorrow's plans. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Tanzania:

Greetings from the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Today, the Puppy Patrol group made a long and exciting journey from the Shire camp to the Lava Tower, where we had a delicious lunch. Next, we went to the camp under the Barranco wall. On the way, we enjoyed incredible landscapes and strange but beautiful plants, took pictures, and sang songs…

The trek was not easy for us, but everyone coped, now we are replenishing our strength with a hearty delicious dinner. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Evgeny Fedyunin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 The Puppy Patrol group of the 7 Summits Club moved to the Shira Plateau at 3800 today. The whole team feels great. We had a wonderful lunch waiting for us. Now we have a walk around the Shira Plateau. Guides Kristina Putintseva and Evgeny Fedyunin.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

A group that called itself the "Puppy Patrol" gathered at the foot of Kilimanjaro to climb to the highest point in Africa. Yesterday we spent the whole day collecting and checking equipment. And today we are going on one of the most exciting adventures – Kilimanjaro along the Machame route.

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Greetings from the White Walkers group from the slopes of Kilimanjaro! This morning started with dancing and warm words. Next, we had a long but fascinating descent through the jungles of Kilimanjaro. We were very lucky to meet colobuses, monkeys that live only in these forests.

The long-awaited gala dinner ended with the presentation of medals and certificates in a romantic atmosphere under a starry sky and a bright bonfire flame. These moments will remain forever in the hearts of our participants! No one wanted it to end! And after that, we shared our impressions and made plans for the next mountains.

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva from Tanzania.

Greetings from Tanzania from the summit of Kilimanjaro from the White Walkers group and guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva!  Today, the team climbed to the roof of Africa, the highest peak of the entire continent. The whole group is on the descent now. One participant did not go to the assault for medical reasons, now he is going down to the lower camps with local guides, his condition is normal.

Greetings from Tanzania from the slopes of Kilimanjaro from the guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva! Today, our group "White Walkers" moved to the Kosovo assault camp (4800 m). Almost all groups start from the Barafu camp (4600 m), translated from Swahili as "snow camp". Our teams start from Kosovo, which allows us to save at least 1 hour of time and 200 m of drop during the assault.

Today the team will have to go out on the assault, we need to prepare and have a better rest. Guys! We wish the team good luck and keep our fists up for them! We are waiting for further news.

Audio message from Africa from the super-guide of the 7 Summits Club Evgeny Fedyunin:

February 8, the White Walkers group, the 7 Summits Club. This morning we overcame the Barranco Wall in an hour and a half. Upstairs, everyone had a snack, drank tea and coffee, and in two more hours we reached the Karanga Camp – 4000 meters. It's cloudy now, a little rain. All participants are in a good mood. We had lunch, everything is fine.

Evgeny Fedyunin, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Rafiki Jumbo! The White Walkers group of the 7 Summits Club went up to Camp 1 yesterday. Today, the group crosses the heather thickets to the Western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, on the Shira plateau 3800m. Everything is fine, we will acclimatize a little bit. Good luck to everyone!

Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Kristina Putintseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Jumbo, Rafiki! Our “White Walkers” group arrived today.  We are comfortably accommodated in the hotel with a wonderful view of the snow-covered Kilimanjaro massif. We checked our equipment, had a delicious dinner, and went to pack our things for tomorrow's departure. Guides Evgeny Fedyunin and Kristina Putintseva.

Olga Rumyantseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, sends from Tanzania:

Greetings from Tanzania! Today, our small but very cheerful group climbed Kilimanjaro in difficult weather conditions. Despite the difficult conditions that haunt us all the way, we were lucky. And in the intervals between clouds and snowfall, we managed to see a piece of dawn over Mawenzi - an unforgettable sight. And there are glaciers and a crater covered with snow.

There is an unprecedented amount of snow on Kilimanjaro right now. Because of this, the participants even had to use crampons on the descent from the mountain. It turned out to be a real mountaineering.

At the camp, we were greeted by a team with songs and dances. And after a short rest, we continued our descent and came to the Millennium camp, where we will spend the last night of our hike.

Olga Rumyantseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

 Greetings from the Big Change group from very cold and rainy Tanzania!  Today, under the incessant icy rain, we went up to the assault camp of Kosovo, from where we will climb at night. Despite the “good” weather, everyone's mood and well-being are excellent. At night we go out to storm the summit.

Olga Rumyantseva, a guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:

Greetings from Tanzania from the band Big Change! Today we made an almost heroic crossing of the Barranco Wall. The usually exciting climb was complicated by the fact that it had been raining since six in the morning. We waited for a while, hoping that it would stop. But the rain didn't stop. Therefore, we decided to climb the wall in the rain. Climbing rocks with streams of water flowing over them is not easy. But we did it.

After a small tea party, spiced with rain at the top of the Barranco wall, we continued on our way to the Karanga camp. Still in the rain. Only sometimes, through small gaps, it was possible to notice what beauty was around.

The sun came out in the camp for a while, so we managed to dry things. And after that, a rainstorm with snow fell on the camp and almost washed away the camp.

However, this cataclysm was also survived.

Now we are resting and preparing for the ascent to the summit, which will begin tomorrow evening. While there is an opportunity and good conditions, we check all things, select clothes. Well, we are mentally preparing, of course.

Olga Rumyantseva, the guide of the 7 Summits Club, reports from Tanzania:
Greetings from Tanzania from the Big Change group! The third day of walking on Kilimanjaro was marked by crossing the Lava Tower. In the first half of the day, we climbed to the Lava Tower at an altitude of 4,630 meters, simultaneously admiring the incredible clouds that decorated our path.
Lunch was waiting for us at the Lava Tower. As soon as we entered the dining tent, it began to snow, sometimes turning into a small hail. So we had to make part of the way down in the snow and rain. And then to the most beautiful area - with beautiful senecia trees, waterfalls, and the snow-covered wall of Kilimanjaro. The snow ended very successfully at that time, and nothing prevented us from admiring the beauty.