Lisa called in from the summit of Aconcagua! The team awoke early in the morning, and departed from high camp around 5:30 in the morning. They worked their way up the north ridge of the mountain, first climbing directly up it, then along the east side, before cresting the ridge to make their way up…
Lance called in a nice post from 20,000′ on Aconcagua. The team decided to push up today in light snow, but moderate temperatures. They packed up camp at Camp 2 and made the 4.5 hour hike up to Camp Cholera (aka White Rocks), on the north ridge of the mountain. Climbers often tend to use…
Dave called in from 18,000′ as the team spent the evening hours in his and Fermin’s tent, while a bit of snow fell and the wind blew outside. The wind that had been predicted has materialized, and the team is hunkered down, waiting for it to slacken. I spoke with Fermin today and he said…
Sophie called in from Camp 2 on the Ameghino Valley Route of Aconcagua, after the team hiked up to 6000 meters today. Camp 2 is on the east flank of the mountain, and is a fairly sheltered camp at an elevation of about 18,000′ (5490 meters). The team has slowed their rate of ascent at…
Lance called in this evening to report on their windy rest day at Camp 2 today. The skies were clear, but the wind was blowing at Camp 2, but the team enjoyed beautiful views, and it sounds like they are still enjoying the food that our lead guide Fermin is cooking up. They are doing…
The team moved up to Camp 2 today and they are still moving strong and enjoying spectacular weather. The weather may be changing a bit in the next few days, but this evening at camp 2 they are enjoying the views and eating steaks! From Camp 2 they get the first really good views of…
From our guide extraordinaire, Fermin.
The team enjoyed good weather for the carry to Camp 2. It’s a pretty big day, with over 1,500′ elevation gain (at altitude), and the team was rewarded with spectacular views. They woke up, packed up a load of food, fuel and supplies, and ascended the broad bowl of scree at the uppermost portion of…
Lance called in the team’s report today from Camp 1. It sounds like the team is doing great and eating lots of Fermin’s delicious cooking, fueling themselves for the ascent. The plan is to carry a load of equipment and supplies to Camp 2 tomorrow. Camp 2 is a beautiful camp, perched on the east…
Sophie called in tonight from the January 27th Aconcagua Team after a final day of acclimatizing and resting at base camp before pushing on up the mountain. They had another beautiful day and enjoyed the last night of the luxuries of base camp, but it’s time to move on. They are doing great and anxious…