January 18, 2014
The team descended from high camp this morning, stopping at Camp 1 to pick up some gear and put on their skis for the descent to base camp. They had a long couple of days, reaching the summit on Friday, then the big descent on Saturday, so they are going
January 17, 2014
The guys made the final push up to the "Plaza Argentina" base camp today. They'll be in base camp for about 4 days where they'll enjoy the comforts of a dining tent and delicious meals prepared by a cook. It's a bit of civilization up at over 14,000 ft before
January 17, 2014
The team of Dariusz, Maciej and Joe are on the top of Mount Vinson, and it is a perfect day. The winds are light and the skies are clear and they have the top of Antarctica to themselves. Congratulations! They'll be heading back down to high camp in a bit
January 17, 2014
The team is enjoying a rest day at Camp 1 today, reading and relaxing before continuing their journey. Here's Duncan: recording
January 16, 2014
Today Duncan and Jacob carried a load of equipment and supplies to cache at Camp 2. They are back in Camp 1, preparing dinner and listening to the roll of thunder from an incoming storm. They will take a rest day tomorrow, and then if the weather cooperates, they will
January 16, 2014
The guys hiked another 5-6 hours up the Vacas Valley today on their way to base camp. It was a hot and sunny day, but afternoon thundershowers developed shortly after they reached camp. They spent most of the afternoon hiding in their tents from the rain, but they didn't miss
January 16, 2014
Guide Joe Butler called in the team report today. The team pushed through the wind and moved up to High Camp yesterday afternoon. It sounds like they had a windy night, but everyone is doing well and resting safely at High Camp. The plan is to check the weather in
January 15, 2014
Todd Rutledge, co-owner of Mountain Trip, called in the team report this evening. The team made good time today hiking up the Vacas Valley, following the Vacas River, to their first camp at Pampas de Lenas . Everyone is feeling well and doing great. The team is about to sit
January 15, 2014
Duncan called in this afternoon from Camp 1 at over 16,000 ft on Aconcagua. They moved up today and will be making a carry of food and gear up to Camp 2 tomorrow. Duncan shows off some of his Spanish language skills in this dispatch, click the link below to
January 14, 2014
Our team is one step closer!! Wayne, Mike, Barry, Fermin and I had our team meeting yesterday and completed our equipment checks before going our to a phenomenal restaurant called Azafrans. Interestingly, we all ordered the same surf and turf entree of filet mignon and prawns. I reckon that bodes
