January 24, 2023
Yesterday the team carried a few things up to Camp 3/High Camp at 5,980m/19,620 feet. The hike is brief, only 2-3 hours. Carrying loads to the next camp gives the team a chance to acclimatize better to their latest elevation. Remembering that saying, "climb high, sleep low." Soon they will
January 23, 2023
The team is enjoying a little bit of time at Camp 2. Thiyag called in to update us and let us know that everyone is doing great! They're enjoying some Simon Garfunkel tunes over mashed potatoes and beef for dinner. No doubt they are enjoying some incredible views. Soon they
January 22, 2023
Thiyag called in from Camp 2 last night. The initial hour of hiking is visible from Camp 1 and ascends the broad bowl of scree that comprises the uppermost portion of the Relinchos Valley, and was once buried under the now mostly dead Relinchos Glacier. Above this point, most climbers
January 21, 2023
John updated us from Camp 1, 16,300′ (4,970 m). last night. He shared a great dinner time highlight of raspberry jello with whip cream! A super special occasion! The trail to ascends along the side of a steep gully next to a dead glacier covered in rocks. Fields of penitents (tall
January 20, 2023
The team called in to update us from Base Camp! They will be working their way up to Camp 1, and after that start hauling gear to camp 2 to continue to move up the mountain. They have enjoyed really nice weather, if not a bit too hot! From their
January 16, 2023
John called in to update us last night from their second camp. The team had a day of hiking that was similar to the day before. About 6 hours of hiking with light packs, thanks to the help of the mules. The Casa De Piedra camp is located at the
January 15, 2023
Our third Aconcagua expedition is under way! Fermin called in to give us an update. The team met in Mendoza a few days ago and had a gear check and a welcome dinner where the enjoyed some amazing Argentinian steaks. After acquiring climbing permits, they drove two and a half
December 30, 2022
Henry called in last night after the team's successful summit attempt. He reports the team woke up at 3am yesterday and was out of camp and on the trail by 4:30am. They were able to reach the summit at 22,837' (6960m) around 1 or 2pm yesterday before making their way
December 30, 2022
Fermin reached out by inReach just a little bit ago to let us know the team has summited Aconcagua! Just ahead of some weather moving in. A pre-dawn start is necessary for this, the longest day of the trip. They worked their way up toward the summit, past the wreckage
December 29, 2022
Henry called in to give us an update last night. The team was able to carry some things up to High Camp for an acclimatization day. They reported the hike was amazing, great views. After climbing steeply from Camp 2, the team ascended gradually up to a shallow basin filled
