Aconcagua team at Camp 2

J.Y. and Jacob are waiting out the weather at Camp 2 again today.  Yesterday and last night were quite windy, but it has eased up a bit today and allowed them to et out of camp for an acclimatization hike.   They plan to move up to high camp tomorrow! Listen to the call from Camp…

HELLO CAMP 2!

Team J.Y. battled a stiff wind today, but they persevered and they are now resting safe and sound in Camp 2. J. Y. reports that today’s ascent was a fairly rough go, but he is feeling well and doing well and staying focused on the goal. The team can view the summit from Camp 2,…

TEAM J.Y. CACHES AT CAMP 2

Mountain Trip guide extraordinaire Jacob Schmitz called in a team update today. The team climbed up to Camp 2 at 18,000 feet to cache some equipment and supplies. Jacob reported that it was a bit windy today, but regardless he and J.Y. did very well and felt good, making the round trip in approximately 6…

Team J.Y. AT CASA PIEDRA

Guide Jacob Schmitz called in to give the report on the team’s progress. In a nutshell, the team continued their hike up the Vacas Valley to camp at Casa Piedra, or “stone house.”  Tomorrow they will take a big westerly turn and continue up the Relinchos Valley. Everyone is doing well and the team sends…