AP 4 Dec 17 – Jan 5
The team carried the loads to camp 1(16,000 ft) yesterday. It is a bit windy so they have not yet decided whether to move to Camp I or stay one more day at Base Camp.
Rolo, the guide called to say that everybody is fine, working hard and wishing Merry Christmas to their families.
From Aventuras Patagonicas also we salute you all for Christmas.
We are attaching a picture from a previous expedition.
We will keep you informed
AP 3 Dec 17 – Jan 5
The team had successfully carry the load to camp 1(16,000 ft) yesterday. They started the carrying-acclimatization process where they will be carrying to a higher camp and then moving to that camp.
Today they will decide if they move to camp I tomorrow, depending on the weather.
Mili said that the group wanted to wish Merry Christmas for their families.
From Aventuras Patagonicas we also greet you all for Christmas
We are attaching a picture from a previous trip.
We will keep you posted
AP 3 Dec 17 – Jan 5
After a 3 day hike, the team arrived to Plaza Argentina (base camp 13,900 ft) yesterday. All of them are well!
They will take advantage of the comforts of Base Camp to rest and work on acclimatization. The team will also start planning the first steps in height, carry to camp I.
We are attaching a picture of the approach to Base camp.
We will keep you posted.
AP 4 Dec 17 – Jan 5
After hiking the Vacas Valley and the Relinchos Valley, then team arrived today to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft). Everyone is fine, they are going to rest and get ready for their first steps in height.
They will stay a few days to gain a good acclimatization because in Plaza Argentina they have some services that they won’t have in height.
We are attaching a picture of the team in the approach to Base camp
We will keep you informed
AP 3 Dec 17 – Jan 5
The group called from Casa de Piedra, the second camp in the approach to the Base Camp through Puntas de Vacas valley.
Yesterday, in Pampa de Leña, they enjoyed a traditional argentine asado prepare for the arrieros.
The weather looks good for the coming days so we hope they will have a pleasant walk to the base camp.
Here is a photo of the mulas in the approach
We will post more news soon.
AP 4 Dec 17 – Jan 5
The group is now in Penitentes where they will spend the last night with amenities like bed and shower and tomorrow they will start the three-day trek to the Base Camp.
Before that we shared a meeting and a welcoming dinner in Mendoza where we all enjoyed the local food and the wines that Mendoza always offer.
The team is led by local guides Rolo and Matias, excellent guides from Mendoza, who have worked many years in the mountains.
Five climbers start an adventure that they will surely remember for the rest of their lives.
We attach a photo taken at the entrance of the Hyatt before they leave.
We will be updating information as the Guide call me from their sat phone.
AP 3 Dec 17 – Jan 5
After taste steak and mendocinian Malbec last night, our third group of this season is in the lodge at Penitentes, where they are going to spend a night, waiting to start their 3-day hike to base camp tomorrow.
The team is run by the experienced local guides Mili, Seba and Guillermo. Nine climbers and three guides began an experience that will surely change their lives. We wish them the best!
This is a big team and we are sure that they are going to have great time on the mountain.
Here is the famous photo of all the team!
I will post more information every time we talk to them by the satellite telephone.
AP 2 Dec 10 – Dec 22
The team made it safely to Camp II (18044 ft). They want to take advantage of the good weather so If everybody feels well they will go to High Camp at almost 6000 m!
Wes said that everyone is fine and motivated, they are acclimatizing well and working hard.
We attach a picture from a previous trip.
When they call us again we post more news.
AP 2 Dec 10 – Dec 22
The team moved to Camp I (16,000 ft) today. They are planing to carry the loads to camp II tomorrow. Everyone is well and getting used to the altitude.
This stage of the climb is very important, because it is when the climbers complete the acclimatization process. From here they will do carries to higher altitudes, then sleeping at lower altitude, and just then moving to the next camp, where they will rest, carry again, then move up. Patience is the key.
We attach a picture from a previous trip.
We will post more news soon.
AP 2 Dec 10 – Dec 22
The group arrived at base camp Plaza de Mulas (14,340 ft) today. They spent one night at the camp Confluence.
Wes, the lead guide, said that everybody is fine and did it great!
Tomorrow they will decide whether they stay there resting or move the loads to Camp I, depending on how the group feels. As we said, these climbers have been pre-acclimatized using an Altitude Training System – Hypoxic tent.
We are attaching a picture of Base camp.
We will keep you informed