2018 – 2019 Season Dispatches

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The group spent the day at Plaza Argentina Base Camp, getting ready for tomorrow that they are planning to carry to Camp 1. They will gain more altitude, reaching 16,300′. After that, they will go back to Base Camp to spend the night. Look at the […]

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) With perfect weather conditions, the team finished the approach among breathtaking views. Right in the middle of the mountains, they enjoyed great meals. Today they stayed at Base Camp, paying special attention to stay hydrated for the upcoming days. This is key for the acclimatization. Also,

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The group finished the 3-day approach hike, getting to Plaza Argentina Base Camp (13,800′) today. This itinerary is not only beautiful because of its scenery, but also gives them a great opportunity to get a good acclimatization, as they progressively gain altitude. Last night they stayed

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday they hiked to Casa de Piedra, their second stop, and spent the night there. After that, they continued the approach trail with its beautiful views and scenery. It was a sunny day and a sweet breeze made the hike even more enjoyable for this team,

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday they spent the night in Penitentes, where they shared dinner at the hotel. This morning they woke up and went to the trailhead. They showed their permits to enter the Aconcagua park at the rangers’ office and after that, they were ready to begin the

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) Yesterday the team left everything ready in Penitentes and had dinner together, as you can see in the pictures below. Today they went to Punta de Vacas, where they began the approach trail that will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop is

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) We welcomed this great team of climbers that shared a meal last night. Everyone got their gear checked by the guides and they spoke about the itinerary of the expedition. The group is led by Cacho Beiza and assisted by Angela Cardenas. They left the city

A.P. 2 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) This great team had dinner together last night and they woke up early in the morning today to get their permits to enter the Aconcagua park. Their lead guide is Sebastián Satke, who is assisted by Luciana Marún and Agustín Karriere. The group left the city

A.P. 3 (Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019) The guides are getting ready. They have been packing all the food and gear. They want to make sure they have everything for this amazing trip. They already had a group meeting with the climbers this afternoon to go through all the details of the expedition.