A.P. 8 (Jan. 20 – Jan. 31)

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 This 12-day expedition got today to the summit at 22,834′! Another one that successfully reaches the top of Aconcagua! Even though the weather was not the best, as it was a windy challenging day, they worked hard towards the summit. They stood at the highest point out of the

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 Carlos, the lead guide, called us and said the team left Camp 2 today and moved to High Camp at 19,200′. They are spending the night there and paying special attention to stay well hydrated. They are getting ready to tackle the summit tomorrow. It will be a long

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 The team has already moved to Nido de Cóndores Camp, where they will spend the night. They reached an altitude of 17,651′. After resting there, they will get everything ready to move to High Camp. They are working hard and hoping for good weather, as they get closer to

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 The team has successfully moved to Canada Camp at 16,170′. They will soon be moving to Nido de Cóndores Camp. The group will plan the next days according to the weather conditions. It has been very windy up there, but they are all fine and very motivated. As soon

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 After leaving Confluencia Camp, the group continued hiking along the Horcones Valley and arrived at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at 13,800′. We spoke with Carlos, the lead guide, who told us they already carried some loads to Canada Camp yesterday and went back to Base Camp to spend

A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31 The group had a meeting yesterday and after going through all the details of the trip, they had dinner together. Today they left the city early in the morning, heading to the trailhead at Horcones. This team of four climbers and their experienced guide Carlos Liendo are ascending the