A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) What a success! The whole team got to the summit of Aconcagua today! After a challenging day, they reached the top of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at 22,834′. This is a great achievement and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! They are spending the night at High Camp, […]

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The team left Camp 2 and moved to High Camp. They reached an altitude of 19,200′. It was cold and windy but they worked hard and got safely there today. Pablo, the lead guide, told us they will go to the summit tomorrow, leaving early in the morning.

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The team rested at Camp 2 today. They are doing a great job and getting a good acclimatization at 17,500′. They are planning to move to High Camp tomorrow. We will post more updates soon. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The team left Camp 1 today and moved to Camp 2 at 17,500′. They might rest there tomorrow or carry to High Camp. They will be planning the upcoming days according to the weather conditions. We will keep you informed about their next steps. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The group moved to Camp 1 yesterday. We spoke with Pablo, the lead guide, who told us it’s been windy up there but they are all fine. They are planning to move to Camp 2 tomorrow. We will post more news soon! The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The group is resting at Plaza Argentina Base Camp today. They carried to Camp 1 yesterday, getting to 16,300′. Later, the team returned to Base Camp to spend the night. We will keep you posted! The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The team finished the 3-day approach hike and successfully got to Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday. They are now at 13,800′. The group is fine and getting used to the altitude. We will keep you updated. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The team spent their first night at Pampa de Leñas and today they continued to Casa de Piedra, where they are spending the night. They will hike towards Base Camp tomorrow. We will be posting more news! The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The group left the hotel in Penitentes this morning. They stopped at the rangers’ office to show the permits to enter the Aconcagua park and then, the adventure began! The 3-day hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys is full of beautiful landscapes with local flora and fauna.

A.P. 6 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019) The climbers had a meeting with the guides yesterday. Later, they had dinner together, sharing great stories. Today the group left the city and was taken to Penitentes. They will start the 3-day approach hike tomorrow. Their lead guide is Pablo Goldengruss, who is assisted by Carlos Scellato.