December 25, 2015
Jenny and Alex called in after a warm, Christmas Day hike up the Vacas Valley. We've mentioned that the approach to Aconcagua is up an arid, desert valley, which means that it can be HOT at times. Today was such an occasion and upon arriving at their destination, the team
December 24, 2015
Alex and Jenny called in a very nice update from the site of their first camp on the trail, a spot known as "Pampa de Lenas" (field of firewood), located on the west side of the Rio Vacas (Vacas River). They hiked a bit over five hours today, gaining a
December 24, 2015
We received word that the Otter safely delivered our team to Union Glacier this morning, after an additional stay at Vinson Base Camp. The team was delayed by inclement weather for almost an entire week, which is unusual, but not unexpected in Antarctica. The plan is board the Ilushyn and
December 23, 2015
We received word this morning that the team remains at Base Camp. The weather has just not cooperated, and our air service provider has been unable to transport the climbers from Base Camp to Union Glacier. Fingers crossed for improving weather! As always, we will update this post as soon
December 22, 2015
Our second Aconcagua team of the season is in Mendoza, Argentina and ready to start hiking up the arid Vacas Valley en route to climb the Ameghino Valley route up the east side of the highest mountain in South America. This team is somewhat out of the proverbial box, in
December 22, 2015
Jacob reports that the team is safe and sound and still at Vinson Base Camp. The weather has moved in, and flights to/from Base Camp are not possible at this time. We will keep you posted as soon as we have any further updates.
December 18, 2015
There are no certain outcomes in the mountains. This is one of the reasons many of us go into the wild and often harsh alpine environments. Such a sentiment is easy to understand from the comfort of home, but when face to face with the inability to accomplish a goal
December 15, 2015
Unfortunately Jack's trip report was cut off due to the challenges of satellite phone communication, but all is well and he and Fermin are making their way back to "civilization." Here's Jack: Here are some images Fermin sent from the days moving up to High Camp and a couple from
December 15, 2015
All three climbers contributed to the trip report today. It sounds like everyone is doing well, but they are anxious for the weather to clear in order to continue climbing. Fingers crossed! Here's Joao and Francisca: recording
December 14, 2015
Fermin called in this evening from the Plaza de Mulas base camp on Aconcagua. The team descended today after some pretty rough weather at high camp and never had a good opportunity to summit. We'll get some more details from the climbers tomorrow after they've had a night to rest
