AP 1 (Nov 26 – Dec 15, 2016)

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 Rolo just called from High Camp. This morning the team tried to reach the summit but the conditions and the weather did not allow them to achieve it. They were the first group to attempt the summit this season, they had to mark the path. This work became […]

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 The group made it safely to to High Camp (19,700ft) today. They are at almost 6000 m! Their plan is to leave early tomorrow to the summit, the top of the highest peak outside of Himalayas, hoping that the weather allows them. The team is feeling good, the

AP 8 Feb 6 – Feb 25 The team is still in camp II. They plan to go to High Camp tomorrow and try ro reach the summit on Sunday. It has snowed more than 60 centimeters up there but the group remains strong and motivated, everybody is fine. In addition the weather will improve

The group spent the day resting at Camp II. Everybody is fine, the whole team is really motivated They are thinking on going to the summit after Saturday but remember that conditions in the mountain can change fast and every plan is open to change. For now, the next step is to move to High

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 The team carried loads to High Camp (19,200 ft.) today. They are at almost 6000 m! They decided to rest tomorrow and move to that camp on Friday. Rolo said that everyone is fine and motivated, they are acclimatizing well and working hard. And the weather for the

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 The group reached Camp II (17,700 ft) today. They are working hard and trying to gain altitude while keeping the energy. There is a lot of snow and they are the first group going up this route so they are working hard to mark off the trail. But

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 The team moved to camp I (16,000 ft) yesterday. Rolo called to say that they were all well, that they had eaten a lentil stew and went to bed early. Yesterday the day was windy, depends on the weather today they will decide how to keep moving forward.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15 After moving loads to Camp I (16,000 ft) yesterday the team rested in base camp today. As we said, this technique helps with the acclimatization process. Those were their first steps in height, they are in good shape and adapting to the high altitude. Everyone is fine and

The team arrived yesterday to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft). Today 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 carry of gear and food to the next camp, come back to sleep at a lower

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