The group arrived to Camp I (16,000 ft) and and they will bring a load of gear, tents and food to Camp II (18,000 ft) tomorrow. Everybody is feeling fine and doing a great job, because of the days that they spent in the base camp they have acclimated well.
We will keep you posted!
The guide Rolo called to say that the team has reached the summit (22,834 ft) today, the highest point in the Andes range, part of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain in the World outside the Himalayas. Congratulations!
After a great effort the group is very happy and going down to Plaza de Mulas, from where they will hike to the trailhead.
Today the team reach the High Camp, at almost 6.000 m! They are doing a great job and looking forward to reach the summit tomorrow although it will be a windy day.
We will keep you informed.
The team is still resting at base camp, they decided to stay a few extra days to gain a good acclimatization because in Plaza Argentina they have some services that they won’t have at the next stop. The guide called to say that they are well and preparing to carry loads up to camp I tomorrow.
We will keep you posted!
The group reached Camp II (17,700 ft) today. They are working hard and trying to gain altitude while keeping the energy. They are now resting and tomorrow will see if they can move forward to the High Camp, at almost 6,000m (19,600 ft).
Will keep you informed of their progress.
The team successfully carry the load to camp 1(16,000 ft) yesterday and today they are going to move to that camp. Rolo, the guide called to say that everybody is fine, working hard and wishing Merry Christmas to their families.
From Aventuras Patagonicas, we send our best wishes to you all for Christmas.
We will post when they call back
After three days of trekking the team arrived to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft), where they are going to rest and start preparing everything for the elevation. All of them are fine and excited to continue this adventure. Also, Gastón, the guide, and the whole group wish a Merry Christmas to all. We are attaching a picture of the approach to Base camp with Aconacagua’s east face in the background.
We will keep you informed
The team is still resting at base camp and preparing to start the carrying-acclimatization process where they will be carrying to a higher camp and then moving to that camp.
Everyone is doing great, according to the forecast the weather will be good in the next days. Attached is a picture of Plaza Argentina from a previous expedition
We will keep you informed
Aventuras Patagonicas
After hiking the Vacas Valley and the Relinchos Valley, then team arrived today to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft). Everyone is doing well, they are going to rest and get ready for the carry to camp 1. Attached is a picture of the view from the trail
When they call us again we post more news.
Aventuras Patagonicas
After a tasty steak dinner and Mendocinian Malbec last night, our third group of this season is in the lodge at Penitentes, where they are going to spend the night, waiting to start their 3-day hike to base camp tomorrow.
The team is led by experienced guide Rolo Abaca, an excellent guide from Mendoza, who has worked many years in the mountains.
I will post more information every time we talk to them by the satellite telephone.
Cheers!