Author: Mariela

  • AP 10 – Summit!

    AP 10 – Summit!

    A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)

    They got to the summit! What an unforgettable experience!

    After a tough long day, they reached the top of the Americas!

    They did a great job working as a team and they’re already on their way back down to the city.

    Congratulations for this big achievement!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 12 – Base Camp!

    AP 12 – Base Camp!

    A.P. 12 (Feb. 3 – 14, 2024)

    The team finished the approach hike today and got to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.

    They’re now at 14,200 feet. They’re resting and getting used to the altitude.

    The picture above was taken yesterday at Confluencia Camp.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 11 – Hike to Plaza Francia

    AP 11 – Hike to Plaza Francia

    A.P. 11 (Feb. 3 – 22, 2024)

    The team hiked to Plaza Francia today.

    They enjoyed the lookout of Aconcagua’s South Face and then returned to Confluencia Camp to spend one more night.

    Tomorrow they’ll continue the approach hike to Base Camp.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 10 – At High Camp

    AP 10 – At High Camp

    A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)

    The team left Camp 2 today and successfully moved to High Camp.

    They’re now getting ready for the big day, because tomorrow they’ll tackle the summit!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 12 – Another expedition starts today!

    AP 12 – Another expedition starts today!

    A.P. 12 (Feb. 3 – 14, 2024)

    The team got to the city and had a group meeting with the guides yesterday.

    They left this morning and after a 3-hour drive, they reached the trailhead.

    They began the approach hike along the Horcones Valley and got to Confluencia Camp to spend the night.

    This is a 12-day expedition, so tomorrow they’ll continue towards Base Camp.

    They’re led by Emiliano Salomón, who is assisted by Florencia Torres.

    Looking forward to a great expedition!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

     

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  • AP 11 – The adventure begins!

    AP 11 – The adventure begins!

    A.P. 11 (Feb. 3 – 22, 2024)

    We met this great team yesterday. After a group meeting, they shared a typical dinner together.

    Early this morning, they were taken to the trailhead at Horcones.

    They started the approach hike and they’re now at Confluencia Camp, where they’ll spend two nights.

    Their lead guide is Pablo Goldengruss, who is assisted by Claudio Grancelli. They’re taking a satellite phone to keep us updated.

    Stay tuned for more news!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

     

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  • AP 10 – At Camp 2

    AP 10 – At Camp 2

    A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)

    The team moved to Camp 1 yesterday. This morning they kept going higher and they’re now at Camp 2.

    The plan is to move to High Camp tomorrow.

    The photo above was taken before leaving Base Camp.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 9 – High Camp!

    AP 9 – High Camp!

    A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)

    The team is now at High Camp.

    We spoke with Gastón, their guide, who said they’re motivated and excited to tackle the summit tomorrow.

    Looking forward to a great summit day!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 10 – Carry and rest day

    AP 10 – Carry and rest day

    A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)

    The team carried some loads to Camp 1 yesterday.

    After spending some time there, they returned back down to Base Camp. This is key for their acclimatization process.

    Today they took a rest day.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • AP 9 – Carry to High Camp

    AP 9 – Carry to High Camp

    A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)

    The team has already carried loads to High Camp today.

    After that, they returned to Camp 2 to spend the night.

    Tomorrow they’ll be moving to High Camp.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team