A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 - Feb. 20, 2019) Archives - Aventuras Patagonicas https://patagonicas.com/category/2018-2019-season-dispatches/a-p-8-jan-31-feb-20-2019/ International Expeditions and Climbing Guide Service | Aconcagua Expeditions's Best Choice Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:29:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://patagonicas.com/platform/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 - Feb. 20, 2019) Archives - Aventuras Patagonicas https://patagonicas.com/category/2018-2019-season-dispatches/a-p-8-jan-31-feb-20-2019/ 32 32 At Camp 2 https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/at-camp-2-2/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:29:35 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3713 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) They successfully moved to Camp 2 today. They are working hard on their way uphill and they are now at 17,500′. The team is getting everything ready for tomorrow, because they are planning to move to High Camp. We will keep you informed. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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They successfully moved to Camp 2 today. They are working hard on their way uphill and they are now at 17,500′.

The team is getting everything ready for tomorrow, because they are planning to move to High Camp.

We will keep you informed.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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]]> Successful move to Camp 1 https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/successful-move-to-camp-1-2/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:12:18 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3696 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) The team left Base Camp this morning and moved to Camp 1. They are doing a great job while they gain altitude. Today they reached 16,300′. They will plan the next days according to the weather conditions. We will post more news soon. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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The team left Base Camp this morning and moved to Camp 1.

They are doing a great job while they gain altitude. Today they reached 16,300′. They will plan the next days according to the weather conditions.

We will post more news soon.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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]]> Plaza Argentina Base Camp https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/plaza-argentina-base-camp/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:57:33 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3682 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) The team hiked near Base Camp today, reaching the top of Mount Colorado. This will help them with the acclimatization process. Then, they went back to Base Camp and tomorrow they are planning to rest there. We will keep you posted! The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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The team hiked near Base Camp today, reaching the top of Mount Colorado. This will help them with the acclimatization process.

Then, they went back to Base Camp and tomorrow they are planning to rest there.

We will keep you posted!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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]]> At Base Camp! https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/at-base-camp-2/ Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:53:12 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3670 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) The team completed the 3-day approach hike and successfully reached Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday. They are getting used to the altitude, because the group is now at 13,800′. Today they are resting there, before moving uphill. We will keep you updated. The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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The team completed the 3-day approach hike and successfully reached Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday.

They are getting used to the altitude, because the group is now at 13,800′.

Today they are resting there, before moving uphill.

We will keep you updated.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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]]> Approach hike to Base Camp https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/approach-hike-to-base-camp-2/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:44:22 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3665 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) The group left Penitentes yesterday and went to the trailhead at Punta de Vacas, where they took a great picture together. After that, they began the 3-day approach hike to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop was at Pampa de Leñas and today they continued to […]

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The group left Penitentes yesterday and went to the trailhead at Punta de Vacas, where they took a great picture together.

After that, they began the 3-day approach hike to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop was at Pampa de Leñas and today they continued to Casa de Piedra.

We will keep you informed about their next steps!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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]]> Beginning of a great experience! https://patagonicas.com/2018-2019-season-dispatches/beginning-of-a-great-experience/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:55:21 +0000 https://patagonicas.com/?p=3659 A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019) The team is ready for this big adventure! They already left the city and went to Penitentes to spend the night. Tomorrow they will start the approach hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys. It will take them three days to reach Plaza Argentina Base Camp, while […]

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The team is ready for this big adventure! They already left the city and went to Penitentes to spend the night.

Tomorrow they will start the approach hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys. It will take them three days to reach Plaza Argentina Base Camp, while they gradually gain altitude.

They are led by the mountain guide Sebastián Ruiz. He will keep us informed about their steps during the expedition.

Looking forward to a great trip!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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