2017 – 2018 Season Dispatches

A.P. 2 Dec. 17 – Jan. 5 We were glad to welcome everyone back to the city, after their amazing trip to the mountains. Yesterday the group had dinner together, sharing it with another expedition. They tasted a typical Argentinian barbecue, paired with great local wines. After all those days spent together, the group got […]

A.P. 5 Dec. 27 – Jan. 7 The team carried some loads to Canada Camp yesterday and hiked down to Base Camp, where they spent the night. We spoke with Julián, the lead guide, who said they were ready to move to Canada Camp today. We are excited to hear more news from them soon!

A.P. 4 Dec. 27 – Jan. 15 After the 3-day hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys, the group reached Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday at 13,800′. Matías, the lead guide, called to tell us they are resting there today. The plan for tomorrow is to carry some loads to Camp 1 and hike back

A.P. 3 Dec. 17 – Jan. 5 They successfully reached the summit today, enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience! They got to the highest point of the whole American continent and the highest mountain out of the Himalayas at 22,834′. This is a big achievement they will always remember! After spending some time at the summit, they

A.P. 2 Dec. 17 – Jan. 5 After a great effort and working hard, they got to the summit! A unique and unforgettable experience! They stood on top of the highest mountain of America and the highest point out of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 22,834′. After this, they hiked down to High Camp

A.P. 5 Dec. 27 – Jan. 7 The group reached Confluencia Camp yesterday and spent the night there. Today they continued hiking along the Horcones Valley, reaching Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at 13,800′. Julián, the lead guide, called to give us these news and said they are planning to rest there tomorrow. We will

A.P. 4 Dec. 27 – Jan. 15 After having breakfast, the team started hiking today. This is the beginning of a great experience! The photo shows them at Punta de Vacas, ready to start the 3-day hike that will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp at 13,800′. They will spend the night at Pampa

A.P. 3 Dec. 17 – Jan. 5 The team successfully moved from Camp 2 to High Camp today. They are now at 19,200′. They are planning to go to the summit tomorrow! They will rest at High Camp and get ready for a long and challenging day. As soon as we hear from them, we

A.P. 2 Dec. 17 – Jan. 5 After working hard as they moved uphill, the team reached High Camp today at 19,200′. They will rest there, as they are getting ready to tackle the summit tomorrow! They are all fine and planning to leave early in the morning. We are looking forward to having more

A.P. 5 Dec. 27 – Jan. 7 The team left the city early this morning. They were ready to start the trip, very excited about the upcoming days! This expedition will only last 12 days, as they came here already pre-acclimatized, using an Altitude Training System with a hypoxic tent. They will be ascending the