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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our ninth group of this season is in the lodge at Penitentes, where they are going to spend a night, eagerly waiting to go into the mountains. Tomorrow they will begin their hike. This time they will do the normal route. They will spend two nights at Camp Confluence and then reach the base camp …
The team got to the summit!! The group stood at 22,834 ft, the highest point of America and the highest mountain out of Himalayas. Probably a lifetime experience for everyone. It was a hard day but now the team is going to High Camp where they are going to sleep tonigth. Tomorrow they will be …
