Trip Reports
Well, we are all back, following our climb and traverse of the highest peak in South America. As I attempt to process the experience from the comfort of my home and warm office, I’m struck by what a challenging trip we had, and how some of the biggest challenges were not of the physical kind… …
The team is back together again in Penitentes. Wayne and Barry elected to catch a ride in a helicopter from Plaza de Mulas to the park entrance, and Todd and crew hiked out. Either method affords beautiful views of Aconcagua and the surrounding valleys. The plan is to gather any equipment that might have been…
The entire team arrived safe and sound at Plaza de Mulas tonight. Wayne, Barry and Fermin summited, and then descended approximately 6,000′ to Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas. What a thigh burner! They reunited with Todd and Mike at Base Camp and then dove into their sleeping bags for a well deserved rest. The…
The dispatch is a bit garbled, but Barry called to report that he, Wayne and Fermin were standing on the summit! Congratulations! It sounds like it’s an absolutely ideal summit day, sunny and warm with low winds. Great work, team! They did have to work for it, though, with days of poor weather leading up…
It was a nice morning at Camp 2, and the team enjoyed a leisurely start to the day. Once they packed up camp, they ascended approximately 2,000′ to High Camp, at 20,000′. Sounds like the weather was really nice for their move, and all of the team members enjoyed the surreal scenery. The team plans…
Hello! And thank you for following the Mountain Trip January 7th Aconcagua expedition. After spending seven nights at Camp 2 at 18,000′, Duncan and I were able to move up to High Camp on the 25th. The next morning we woke to light winds and cold temps. At 4:45 AM we left High Camp and…
Jacob and Duncan boogied down the mountain and arrived back in Mendoza today, just in time for Duncan’s flight home. They had a little help from a helicopter, which flew them from Base Camp to the park entrance. Good job, Duncan, and way to stay strong and be patient.
It was a windy, snowy night at Camp 2. There was approximately 12″ of new snow on the ground this morning , so the team is hunkered down, resting and relaxing, waiting for the storm to pass. Todd makes mention of fresh steak (!!) sandwiches, so they must be not be too uncomfortable! It sounds…
The team is enjoying a day of rest and acclimating today at over 18,000 ft at Camp 2. The weather has finally improved after a bunch of very windy days, and they are enjoying warmer temps and a beautiful day. They’ll move up to high camp tomorrow and then it’s the summit push. Here’s Todd…
Duncan and Jacob are on the top of Aconcagua!! Their tenacity paid off today with a beautiful summit morning. They waited out an extra 5 days of windy weather to get this chance today, so congrats for all the hard work guys. They’ll head back down to high camp now, pack up their gear, and…