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
Our guide Mili called from base camp. Everyone is fine and preparing for carry the loads to camp 1 (16,000ft) tomorrow. It will be the team first steps in height. So they are hoping to be ready to move to Camp 1 the day after tomorrow. Carrying to higher altitude and sleeping at lower altitude
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Finally, the group had its celebration dinner last night, in a fine steak restaurant, with some glass of Malbec wine. Now they are ready to come back home and share with their loved ones their adventure in the Aconcagua
Eigth climbers and three guides are in the base camp now. This group will climb the highest mountain in America in 10 days They came to the mountain already pre – acclimatized, using an Altitude Training System – Hypoxic tent where they acclimatized before. Regular Aconcagua trips are 20 days long. but this expedition will
Yesterday the team reached the summit of the highest mountain in the World outside the Himalayas (with an altitude of 22,834 ft). A great achievement that they surely never forget! They completed the Aconcagua traverse, by going down by a diferent route to the base camp of the normal route, Plaza de Mulas. And today
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After moving loads yesterday , the team moved to the camp II today. They are all doing great, but it is very windy up high, so they will see tomorrow if the weather allows them to continue rising. Otherwise they will stay resting in camp II. We are attaching a picture of a group moving
The group arrived to Camp I (16,000 ft) and and they will bring a load of gear, tents and food to Camp II (18,000 ft) tomorrow. Everybody is feeling fine and doing a great job, because of the days that they spent in the base camp they have acclimated well. We will keep you posted!
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The guide Rolo called to say that the team has reached the summit (22,834 ft) today, the highest point in the Andes range, part of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain in the World outside the Himalayas. Congratulations! After a great effort the group is very happy and going down to Plaza de Mulas,
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