After hiking the Vacas Valley and the Relinchos Valley, the 6 climbers and 2 guides arrived today to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft). Everyone is fine, tomorrow they are going to rest and enjoy the comforts of Base Camp. They will also get ready for the carry to camp I. From here they will do a […]
It was supposed that this group would be in Penitentes on Sunday but nature intervened . On Saturday there was a big storm in Mendoza that caused landslides that cut off the route between Penitentes and Mendoza and Park Authorities had closed the park. So the group decided to stay one more night in the
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After reaching the Base Camp, Plaza de Mulas, on saturday the group went down to Penitentes on Sunday and yesterday they arrived to Mendoza. They were lucky because Penitentes to Mendoza route was cut off by landslides but we got a special permission to go look for them. So last night they enjoyed a very
Rolo just called from the summit! The team is now enjoying the view from the highest point in America (22,834 ft). The group is going back to High Camp and will go to Plaza de Mulas base camp tomorrow, completing the Aconcagua Traverse, from there they will hike to the trailhead. Congratulations to all of
The team is carrying loads to Camp II (17,500 ft.) today. After that they will spend one more night at Camp I and then move to Camp II. Rolo said that everybody is fine and doing a great job. Besides the weather for the next few days is good, so they have the opportunity to
After a 3 day hike, the team arrived to Plaza Argentina (base camp 13,900 ft) today. All of them are well! Tomorrow they will take advantage of the comforts of Base Camp to rest and work on acclimatization. The team will also start planning the first steps in height, carry to camp I. We are
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After waiting a few days the team finally reached the summit today! They stood at 22,834 ft looking to the rest of the Andes below. Congratulations to them! Now they will complete the Aconcagua traverse, by descending to base camp Plaza de Mulas today and they will be back at Mendoza tomorrow. Where they will
The group was hit by strong winds in camp I (16,000ft). Everybody is finne but part of the group decided to come down to Base camp on friday because the weather showed no change and some must return to their home. Now they are going to Mendoza to rest and have a deserved dinner with
Yesterday the sixth team met at the Park Hyatt hotel, we had the usual group meeting and then went to dinner where they could taste our wine and meat. Now they are going to Los Penitentes (2700m) , the last bed and hot shower in two weeks for them. They will begin their 3-day hike
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The group is resting in Camp I. They are in good shape and adapting to the high altitude. Although the windy weather they are determined to continue trying to gain altitude. Their plan is to carry gear and fuel to Camp II tomorrow. We attach a picture of a previous trip We will keep you
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