January 4, 2014
The team moved up to high camp yesterday, ascending over 3000 ft and the steepest terrain of the climb. It was a big day of climbing, but they did well and enjoyed a well earned rest day today. The weather has been good, everyone is rested, and they hope to
January 2, 2014
With significant winds up high and an improving weather forecast, the team elected to stay put at Low Camp today. The winds were blowing at higher elevation but the team enjoyed a nice, calm day at Low Camp so they took advantage of the good weather and went for a
January 1, 2014
Joe Butler called in a nice New Year's post from low camp on Mount Vinson. They took a rest day today, after making the move up the Branscomb Glacier to their current camp, at about 10,000'. Today was spent resting, acclimatizing and reviewing skills that they will use when they
December 31, 2013
Guide Joe Butler called in to report that the team arrived at Low Camp today. Unfortunately the satellite phone reception was spotty, so we don't have any details of the team's day, other than they moved well and everyone is doing great. Before we were cut off, Joe did mention
December 31, 2013
Jacob called to report that he, Ed and Kaz are in Plaza de Mulas. Jacob and Ed had perfect timing: they arrive right at lunch time, and they were served pizzas hot out of the oven! Sounds like the team is a bit tired from the long descent from High
December 30, 2013
Jacob just called to report that he and Ed were back in High Camp, safe and sound. He was in the process of melting drinking water and preparing dinner when he called. The plan is to hydrate, fortify, and sleep! Tomorrow Jacob and Ed will pack up and make the
December 30, 2013
Guide Jacob Schmitz just called from the summit. He and Ed braved through consistent high winds to reach the summit of Aconcagua, 22,840 ft. It sounds like it was a tough climb, but both Jacob and Ed are doing well and resting for a moment on top, savoring their achievement.
December 30, 2013
Jacob and Ed checked in from 21,000 ft on their way to the summit. They are doing great and the weather is looking good for a nice summit day. They stopped at a spot called "Independencia" to take a short break and give us the call. recording
December 30, 2013
Ed and Jacob are heading to the summit today and Kaz descended to base camp yesterday afternoon with a bit of a cold that just wasn't getting any better up at 19,000 ft. It was disappointing for Kaz, but you really need to be healthy and feeling your best to
December 29, 2013
The December 26th Mountain Trip Mount Vinson Expedition arrived in Antarctica today. They traveled aboard the giant Illyushin plane that carried them from Punta Arenas, Chile to the Union Glacier base in the heart of Antarctica. The climbers on this trip are Hui Ling McCarthy, and Michael Theologos who
