December 2018

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The team rested yesterday, sharing some great meals at Base Camp. Today they were ready to continue moving uphill. They enjoyed stunning sceneries on their way to Camp 1. The group is fine, sleeping at 16,300′ tonight. They will carry to Camp 2 tomorrow. Wishing you […]

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The group carried some loads to Camp 1. Later, they went back to Base Camp. They will rest there tomorrow, before moving to Camp 1 the next day. The team is on schedule and doing a great job. We are attaching a picture of the approach.

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The team left Base Camp this morning and successfully carried to Camp 1. They enjoyed the landscape as they got higher. Today they reached 16,300′ and they are all doing great with the altitude. After that, they hiked down back to Base Camp. They are planning

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The group spent the day at Plaza Argentina Base Camp, getting ready for tomorrow that they are planning to carry to Camp 1. They will gain more altitude, reaching 16,300′. After that, they will go back to Base Camp to spend the night. Look at the

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) With perfect weather conditions, the team finished the approach among breathtaking views. Right in the middle of the mountains, they enjoyed great meals. Today they stayed at Base Camp, paying special attention to stay hydrated for the upcoming days. This is key for the acclimatization. Also,

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The group finished the 3-day approach hike, getting to Plaza Argentina Base Camp (13,800′) today. This itinerary is not only beautiful because of its scenery, but also gives them a great opportunity to get a good acclimatization, as they progressively gain altitude. Last night they stayed

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday they hiked to Casa de Piedra, their second stop, and spent the night there. After that, they continued the approach trail with its beautiful views and scenery. It was a sunny day and a sweet breeze made the hike even more enjoyable for this team,

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday they spent the night in Penitentes, where they shared dinner at the hotel. This morning they woke up and went to the trailhead. They showed their permits to enter the Aconcagua park at the rangers’ office and after that, they were ready to begin the

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday the team left everything ready in Penitentes and had dinner together, as you can see in the pictures below. Today they went to Punta de Vacas, where they began the approach trail that will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop is