A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31
After leaving Confluencia Camp, the group continued hiking along the Horcones Valley and arrived at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at 13,800′.
We spoke with Carlos, the lead guide, who told us they already carried some loads to Canada Camp yesterday and went back to Base Camp to spend the night. They are planning to rest there today.
We are excited to hear more news from them! We will keep you posted.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8
They are already hiking towards Plaza Argentina Base Camp. This 3-day approach hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys features amazing colorful landscapes.
The group is gradually gaining altitude, which is great to get a good acclimatization.
They spent their first night at Pampa de Leñas. After having breakfast there, they continued to Casa de Piedra, their second stop.
The picture was taken at the trailhead at Punta de Vacas yesterday and it shows them all excited to start the adventure.
We will keep you updated!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 8 Jan. 20 – 31
The group had a meeting yesterday and after going through all the details of the trip, they had dinner together.
Today they left the city early in the morning, heading to the trailhead at Horcones.
This team of four climbers and their experienced guide Carlos Liendo are ascending the Normal Route, spending their first night at Confluencia Camp.
They used an Altitude Training System with a hypoxic tent several weeks before, so they have already pre-acclimatized and are ready for this expedition that will only last 12 days.
The guide will contact us with a satellite phone. We will follow their steps as they move uphill.
Keep checking our website, as we will be sharing more updates soon!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 7 Jan. 20 – Feb. 8
The group left the city of Mendoza this morning and went to Penitentes. They are spending the night there and tomorrow they will start the 3-day hike that takes them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp at 13,800′, led by Matías Sindoni and Angela Cardenas. The scenic trail along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys is approximately 40 kilometers long.
Yesterday the group had a meeting where Matías explained the itinerary and other details of the expedition, as seen in the picture below. After this, they shared a meal together, which was a great opportunity to start to know each other.
The guides are taking a satellite phone with them to call us and keep us updated.
Stay tuned as we will be posting more news soon!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
Thanks to everyone’s effort the expedition reached the summit yesterday.
After spending cold and windy days up there, they stood at the top of the highest mountain of America, with an altitude of 22,834′.
This has been a great adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
They spent the night at High Camp, before completing the Aconcagua Traverse hiking down the Normal Route. They will arrive to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp today.
We want to congratulate them all!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
After moving to High Camp, the team spent the night there. They rested and got everything ready to tackle the summit today.
They are making a great effort during this long and challenging day.
We will keep you informed. As soon as we have more news, we will be sharing them!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
The team is gaining altitude and getting closer to the summit! We spoke with Rolo, the lead guide, who told us they carried some loads to High Camp.
Now they are ready to move there at 19,200′. They are all working hard as they move uphill.
We will be posting more updates soon!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
After spending a very cold day resting at Camp 1, the group successfully moved to Camp 2 at 17,500′.
They are all fine and the guides are planning their next steps according to the weather conditions.
We are excited to hear more news from them!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
Rolo, the lead guide, called us and said they moved to Camp 1 yesterday. The group reached an altitude of 16,300′. It was windy and cold up there. It also snowed, but everyone is fine and working hard.
The guides will be calling us again soon, telling us their next steps according to the weather conditions.
The picture above shows the team at Base Camp, right before leaving towards Camp 1.
We will keep you posted!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25
The group successfully carried some loads to Camp 1 yesterday. Then they hiked back down to Plaza Argentina Base Camp to spend the night.
Today they are also resting there. This plan is great to get a good acclimatization while they gain altitude.
We will keep you updated!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team