A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)
The team finished the approach hike to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp yesterday, reaching an altitude of 14,200 feet.
They stayed there today, taking a rest day.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
Author: Mariela
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AP 9 – Camp 2!
A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)
The team carried some loads to Camp 2 yesterday and descended to Camp 1 to spend one more night.
Today they safely moved to Camp 2, where they’ll be taking a rest day tomorrow.
We’ll post more news soon!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 10 – Plaza Francia
A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)
The team hiked to Plaza Francia, reaching the lookout of Aconcagua’s South Face.
After enjoying the landscape and taking some pictures, they returned to Confluencia Camp to spend the night.
They’ll continue hiking to Base Camp tomorrow.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 9 – At Camp 1
A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)
The team left Base Camp and successfully moved to Camp 1 today.
The plan is to carry some loads to Camp 2 tomorrow.
The photo above was taken this morning before leaving Base Camp.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 10 – A new expedition starts!
A.P. 10 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 13, 2024)
We met this motivated team yesterday. They had a group meeting with the guides and shared a tasty dinner together.
Today they were taken to the trailhead and started the approach hike along the Horcones Valley.
They’re now at Confluencia Camp, where they’ll be staying two nights.
Their lead guide is Rolo Abaca, who is assisted by Carlos Scellato and José Purto.
Looking forward to a great expedition!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 9 – Carry and rest day
A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)
The team carried some loads to Camp 1 yesterday. After that, they went back down to Base Camp, which is great for their acclimatization process.
Today they spent the day hiking around Base Camp, getting used to the altitude.
They’ll be taking a rest day tomorrow.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 9 – Base Camp!
A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)
The team is at Plaza Argentina Base Camp. They’re now at 13,780 feet.
They’ll be taking a rest day to get used to the altitude.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 9 – The team left the city!
A.P. 9 (Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, 2024)
We met this great team and had a group meeting yesterday. Later, they shared a typical dinner together.
They left the city early this morning and they’ve already began the 3-day approach hike along the Vacas Valley.
They’re now at Pampa de Leñas, where they’ll be spending one night. Tomorrow they’ll continue hiking to Casa de Piedra.
Their guide is Gastón Molina, who will keep us updated calling us by satellite phone.
Looking forward to a great expedition!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 8 – High Camp
A.P. 8 (Jan. 12 – 23, 2024)
The team took a rest day at Camp 2 and they successfully moved to High Camp today.
Tomorrow’s the big day! They’re planning to tackle the summit!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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AP 8 – Camp 2
A.P. 8 (Jan. 12 – 23, 2024)
After moving to Camp 1 yesterday, the team kept going higher today.
They’ve already reached Camp 2, where they’ll be taking a rest day tomorrow.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
