Sam had the evening dispatch duties tonight and called in from base camp after carrying loads of gear up to Camp 1 earlier today. They descended back to base camp for dinner and will take another day to acclimatize tomorrow before moving into Camp 1 at about 16,400 ft/5000 m. It sounds like the weather…
DetailsThe team had a well deserved day of rest and acclimatizing today at the Plaza Argentina base camp. They slept in and enjoyed the little luxuries of base camp, including a dining tent and cook who prepares some pretty great food at this high altitude base. Here’s Jared with the call:
All is well and the team made the long trek into base camp today. The morning started with a river crossing on mules, and after a 7 hr hike they settled in to the comforts of base camp. They have a dining tent and a cook preparing meals for them at BC, so they shouldn’t…
Jared, lead guide, called in to report that the team arrived safe and sound at the Pampas de Lenas camp (9,000 ft). The team began their day hiking up the mouth of the Vacas Valley and wound their way through a desert landscape, following the Vacas river, to reach their first campsite. For dinner the…
Today, a group of climbers are meeting in the city of Mendoza, Argentina to finalize their preparations to attempt to climb the highest peak in the America, Aconcagua. At 22,841′ (6962m), it is the highest peak outside the Himalaya and represents the roof of South America. The mountain is on the east side of the…
Yesterday was a flurry of activity! The team packed up their camp at the 20,000′ White Rocks high camp and made the long descent down to the hustle and bustle of the mountain’s biggest base Camp. Plaza de Mulas is located at just over 14,000′ on the west side of the mountain. Our team approached…
This morning we have an ecstatic report from the December 23rd team. They are busy breaking down camp in preparation for the 6,000 ft descent to Plaza de Mulas, where they will find a hot meal and some much deserved rest. Good work, guys!
Here’s a report from each member of the team:
Joe Butler called little bit ago to let us all know that the entire team is nestled back in their tents at High Camp. They had a great day, but it is a big, tough day and they were a bit too cozy in their tents to leave us an audio post this evening. Joe…
Joe Butler just called from the summit of Aconcagua. The entire team made it to the top on a beautiful morning. The clouds have started to roll in and some of the group have started their descent. Joe and Jack Hill are the last on top, lingering to take in the views and enjoy their…
Joe Butler called in from the team’s 20,000′ high camp to tell us that they are gearing up and about to head out of the tents to make a bid for the summit of Aconcagua! The night sounds perfect, the weather looks favorable and everyone feels really good, so let’s keep our fingers crossed as…