Author: Aventuras Patagonicas

  • They are at High Camp and tomorrow is the big day!

    They are at High Camp and tomorrow is the big day!

    A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8

    Matías, the lead guide, told us they successfully moved to High Camp at 19,200′. They are all fine and doing a great job.

    The group is ready to tackle the summit tomorrow! They have a big challenge ahead because it will be a long day, so they are preparing everything to start early in the morning.

    As soon as we have more news, we will be posting them!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • All 2017-18 Aconcagua Expeditions have reached the Summit so far!

    All 2017-18 Aconcagua Expeditions have reached the Summit so far!

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    We still have 2 more trips left, one is at Camp 2 and the last one departs in about one week.

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  • They are at Camp 2

    They are at Camp 2

    A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8

    The group left Camp 1 and moved to Camp 2 today, where they will spend the night.

    They have reached an altitude of 17,500′. Tomorrow the team will stay there and rest.

    They will plan their next steps according to the weather conditions.

    We will post more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Great news! This season all of our expeditions have reached the top of America so far!

    Great news! This season all of our expeditions have reached the top of America so far!

    A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31

    This 12-day expedition got today to the summit at 22,834′! Another one that successfully reaches the top of Aconcagua!

    Even though the weather was not the best, as it was a windy challenging day, they worked hard towards the summit.

    They stood at the highest point out of the Himalayas and the highest mountain of the American continent. A great achievement and a unique experience!

    They are spending the night at High Camp, before returning to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp tomorrow.

    Congratulations to them for the big effort! We are glad to be part of their great adventure!

    We have another expedition up in the mountains. If they summit, all of our 8 trips will have reached the top! 100% success rate for this season so far!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • At High Camp, getting ready for tomorrow!

    At High Camp, getting ready for tomorrow!

    A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31

    Carlos, the lead guide, called us and said the team left Camp 2 today and moved to High Camp at 19,200′.

    They are spending the night there and paying special attention to stay well hydrated.

    They are getting ready to tackle the summit tomorrow. It will be a long windy day, but they are motivated and doing a great job.

    We will post more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Camp 1!

    Camp 1!

    A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8

    The group made it safely to Camp 1 at 16,300′. We spoke with Matías, the lead guide, who told us they successfully moved there today.

    The team is resting there and getting ready for their next step, which will be to carry some loads to Camp 2.

    We will keep you posted!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • They are at Camp 2!

    They are at Camp 2!

    A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31

    The team has already moved to Nido de Cóndores Camp, where they will spend the night. They reached an altitude of 17,651′.

    After resting there, they will get everything ready to move to High Camp.

    They are working hard and hoping for good weather, as they get closer to the summit.

    We will keep you updated!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Ready to move to Camp 1

    Ready to move to Camp 1

    A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8

    They are spending their last night at Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

    The group have already carried some loads to Camp 1 and tomorrow they will be moving there, reaching an altitude of 16,300′.

    This plan is great to get a good acclimatization while they move uphill.

    We are excited to hear more news from them. We will post more details about their expedition soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • At Canada Camp

    At Canada Camp

    A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31

    The team has successfully moved to Canada Camp at 16,170′. They will soon be moving to Nido de Cóndores Camp.

    The group will plan the next days according to the weather conditions. It has been very windy up there, but they are all fine and very motivated.

    As soon as we have more news, we will be posting them!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • At Base Camp!

    At Base Camp!

    A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8

    The team spent last night at Casa de Piedra. Today they crossed the Vacas river and continued to Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

    The group is now at 13,800′. Matías, the lead guide, called us and said they arrived there today.

    He also told us that the plan for tomorrow is to stay the whole day at Base Camp and rest there.

    We will share more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team