AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 Today the team began the 3-days hike through Puntas de Vacas to reach the base camp. In Pampa de Leña they will enjoy a traditional argentine asado prepare for the arrieros. This is the first approach to the mountain, tomorrow they will be able to see the Aconcagua […]
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AP 1 Nov 26 – Dec 15 Our first group of this season just left the city and is going to Penitentes where they will have the last bed and hot shower in two weeks. Tomorrow they will start their 3-day hike to base camp. Before leaving the group have a meeting with the guides
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Our fourth group has begun to hike today to the first camp going through Puntas de Vacas. In Pampa de Leña they will enjoy a traditional argentine asado prepare for the arrieros. In the picture is the group with Gastón Molina, the guide. They are in Penitentes before starting to walk. The weather looks good
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Gaston called from High Camp (19,700ft). Their plan is to leave early tomorrow to the summit, hoping that the weather allows them, if not they will descend to Plaza de Mulas. They are fine and the long days spent working in the mountain have prepared the climbers for the effort but everything depends on the
The team is now at Camp II, called Nido de Condores (17651 ft.). They are doing a very good work trying to gain altitude while keeping the energy. The whole group is really motivated, plus the good weather accompany the coming days. So they plan to reach the Summit on the 4th or the 5th.
The team reached High Camp (19455 ft.) yesterday but today they decided to come down to Base camp, Plaza de Mulas, where they are recovering. Unfortunately they did not reach the summit but they are very happy and preparing to return to Mendoza. It is better to be cautious, as always the safety of our
The team is now at Camp II, called Nido de Condores (17651 ft.). They are doing a very good work trying to gain altitude while keeping the energy. The whole group is really motivated, plus the good weather accompany the coming days. So they plan to reach the Summit on the 4th or the 5th.
The team has successfully move to Camp I today. Mili said that everyone is fine, they are acclimatizing well and working hard. If everybody feels well they will go to Camp II tomorrow, If not they will rest one day at Camp I. The forecast looks good for the next few days so they have
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The team completed a carry to Camp I (16,000 ft) today. Now they are back to the comfort of Base Camp and will rest tomorrow there. They plan to move to Camp I on Monday! Everyone is well and getting used to the altitude. This stage of the climb is very important, because it is
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The team arrived at Plaza de Mulas (14107 ft) base camp today. They spent two nights at the camp Confluence. As they were there they went to camp Plaza Francia where there is a perfect view of the south face of Aconcagua. It was a walk that help them with the process of acclimatization. They
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