Summit!
The team made the summit yesterday! Lead guide Mike Bradley called from High Camp when they came back. They had a great summit day, left early and came back early too, and most of the climbers made it -5 out of 6-. They stood amazed at 22,834 ft, looking to the rest of the Andes below. Probably a lifetime experience for everyone. The climbers in this team crossed half the World to get here, from the Faroe Island and from the UK. Congratulations t...
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Moving to High Camp
After a good acclimatization period, the team is finally bound for the high regions of Aconcagua. They did a carry of gear to High Camp -6000m.- and will move up to that camp tomorrow. The air is thin there, but the long days spent working in the mountain have prepared the climbers for the effort. Thy might spend a rest day at High Camp or go for the summit, depending on the conditions, the group, and other things. I will keep you informed. I att...
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First carry to Camp I
The team completed their acclimatization in base camp (14,000 ft), and did their first carry of gear and food to Camp I (16,000 ft) today. "Everyone is doing great", said Mike Bradley, the leading guide. They had some good meals at Plaza Argentina, and rested there before facing the altitude stage of the expedition. Weather has been rainy but not too bad. The weather forecast shows good days ahead. I attach a picture of the view they had from th...
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Towards Plaza Argentina
After a successful acclimatization to Mendoza's steaks and Malbec wine, our eleventh expedition of the season left the Los Penitentes lodge today and hit the trail. They walk light, as our mules carry the group supplies. It will take them 3 days to get to base camp (Plaza Argentina, 14,000ft). They will enjoy some awesome views and share an asado (BBQ) with the gauchos (muleteers).
Mike Bradley, from colorado (US) is the leading guide in this 6 c...
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