Trip Reports

Rene Calls in from Camp 1 on Aconcagua

Rene, Nigel and Fermin are all tucked into their tents at 16,400′ on the east side of Aconcagua this evening.  The satellite phone transmission was unfortunately interrupted as Rene was describing the tasty dinner of chicken, beef and vegetable tacos that Fermin prepared for this, their Christmas Eve on the mountain. The team made good…

Rene and Nigel at Base Camp

Rene called in another very nice post from the Plaza Argentina Base Camp, in what sounds like lovely weather!  By all accounts, they are doing great and having a great time as they finish up the first portion of their Aconcagua expedition. Today was a planned rest and acclimatization day, after having made a foray…

Aconcagua Team in Basecamp

The team checked in from basecamp this evening after climbing up to Camp 1 today for a chance to acclimate to the higher altitudes and returning for dinner.   They had a bit of wind and plenty of cold today, but enjoyed the climb and they are doing great.   Rene called in tonight, but her satellite…