28.01.07. Viktor Balezin examines the ascent directly through the field glasses fixed on a tripod in 40 meters from base tent. He seems to be satisfied with ascent running. Weather is fine, wall's condition is excellent and the guys are working fast. The first team of two climbers yesterday made 6 pitches, the second team - 11. The portaledges are hauled up to the ends of done pitches. The ascent speed is higher than during a summer climb. If only weather window holds on...

27.01.07. Valery Balezin reports: a two-man team Arkhipov - Dmitrienko has made 8 pitches for the first day of working. As result they climbed the easy part of the route   - the bottom ice couloir. The guys spend the night under the cornice. The other team of six climbers spent the night in ABC and on Saturday will start  Ruchkin's route. (Route description http://www.mountain.ru/eng/climb/2004/ak-su/). Weather is good.