December 5, 2024
The team arrived at the Plaza Argentina basecamp today! Day 3 of the trek brought them up the Relinchos Valley to the base of Aconcagua and the Plaza Argentina basecamp. The basecamp is quite civilized with cooks, dining tents, and great food! They'll spend a couple of days here acclimatizing
December 4, 2024
The team woke up in tents for the first time of the trip this morning at their first trekking/approach camp, Pampas de Lenas. After coffee and breakfast, they broke camp, loaded their gear on the Mules, and continued the hike up the Vacas Valley towards basecamp. They trekked up the
December 3, 2024
Our first Aconcagua team of the 2024/2025 climbing season is on the mountain! Truly the “Roof of the Americas,” Cerro Aconcagua, at 22,841 ft. (6,962 meters) is not only the highest mountain in South America, but also the highest peak outside of Asia. Located just east of the border between
July 11, 2024
The four members of Mountain Trip's June 21st team descended from 14,200 feet the evening of June 3rd and arrived down at the 7,200 foot base camp early the following day. The glacier was very soft and they determined that it would be imprudent to try to land a ski
July 6, 2024
Lead guide Harrison Lewis called in with another update! The team has made it all the way down to Basecamp at 7,200' (2194m). They are enjoying the lower altitude and warmer temps while they await a weather window for their 20 minute ride out to Talkeetna! Audio Recording
July 3, 2024
June 15 Rapid Ascent “Never again in my life” Was the answer Victor gave Grace at the upper runway of basecamp when she asked if he would ever climb Denali again. We had just finished the ‘death march’ an all-night push down the mountain starting at high camp (17,200’) and
July 3, 2024
Well, we have some rather unexpected news – last night, our June 21st team made the decision to descend to base camp. There are numerous reasons behind the decision, including an unsettled weather forecast and team dynamics. Lastly, the National Park Service began breaking down and flying out their camp
July 2, 2024
Congratulations!! Yesterday evening the team stood on top of the highest point in North America at 20,310' (6190m)!! Great job to everyone. It's a big push to have a long day at this altitude. Not to mention the gratifying culmination of a couple of weeks of climbing up this mountain.
July 2, 2024
Yesterday, everyone enjoyed a rest day at 14,200' (4328m). They spent the day napping, reading, eating all of their snacks, and hydrating. On these days guide teams will often whip up a tasty lunch for everyone in addition to a nice dinner. Rest days allow the team to recover from
July 1, 2024
Assistant guide Joe Kinner called in from High Camp yesterday! The team is doing well. They enjoyed another rest day at 17,200' (5242m). There isn't too much else to report or to add! They hope to be going to be going for a summit attempt today! Audio Recording
