Category: AP 1 (Nov 26 – Dec 15, 2016)

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

Rolo just called from High Camp. This morning the team tried to reach the summit but the conditions and the weather did not allow them to achieve it.

They were the first group to attempt the summit this season, they had to mark the path. This work became very difficult with the intense winds and did not allow the climbers to continue climbing. It is better to be cautious, as always the safety of our members is our main concern

Now the team will complete the Aconcagua traverse, by descending to base camp Plaza de Mulas today. They will be back at the trailhead tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

Surely this is an experience they will treasure the rest of their life.

Congratulation to the them for their monumental effort, they were higher than most people in the world!

We attach a picture from a previous trip.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

The group made it safely to to High Camp (19,700ft) today. They are at almost 6000 m!

Their plan is to leave early tomorrow to the summit, the top of the highest peak outside of Himalayas, hoping that the weather allows them.

The team is feeling good, the long days spent working in the mountain have prepared the climbers for the effort but everything depends on the weather!

We attach a picture taken at High camp in a previous trip.

We will keep you posted.

AP 8 Feb 6 – Feb 25

The team is still in camp II. They plan to go to High Camp tomorrow and try ro reach the summit on Sunday.

It has snowed more than 60 centimeters up there but the group remains strong and motivated, everybody is fine. In addition the weather will improve in the next days.

We attach a picture from a previous trip.

We will keep you informed.

The group spent the day resting at Camp II. Everybody is fine, the whole team is really motivated

They are thinking on going to the summit after Saturday but remember that conditions in the mountain can change fast and every plan is open to change.

For now, the next step is to move to High Camp at almost 6000 m!

We attach a picture from a previous trip.

We will post more news soon.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

The team carried loads to High Camp (19,200 ft.) today. They are at almost 6000 m!

They decided to rest tomorrow and move to that camp on Friday.

Rolo said that everyone is fine and motivated, they are acclimatizing well and working hard. And the weather for the next days is still looking promising.

We attach a picture from a previous trip.

We will keep you informed.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

The group reached Camp II (17,700 ft) today. They are working hard and trying to gain altitude while keeping the energy.

There is a lot of snow and they are the first group going up this route so they are working hard to mark off the trail. But all of them are in very good condition and doing a great job.

In addition the weather for the next days looks promising.Rolo said that now they were going to eat polenta and go to sleep.

Tomorrow they will decide what to do, whether to continue to the High Camp or rest in Camp II.

Here is a picture of Camp II from a previous AP Expedition.

We will keep you posted.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

The team moved to camp I (16,000 ft) yesterday. Rolo called to say that they were all well, that they had eaten a lentil stew and went to bed early.

Yesterday the day was windy, depends on the weather today they will decide how to keep moving forward. Anyway, the weather for the next few days is good.

We attach a picture of the group.

We will keep you informed.

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

After moving loads to Camp I (16,000 ft) yesterday the team rested in base camp today. As we said, this technique helps with the acclimatization process.

Those were their first steps in height, they are in good shape and adapting to the high altitude. Everyone is fine and preparing for move to camp 1 (16,000ft) tomorrow.

We attach a picture that Rolo send today from the base camp.

We will keep you posted.

The team arrived yesterday to Plaza Argentina (14200 ft). Today they are going to rest and enjoy the comforts of Base Camp.

They will also get ready for the carry to camp I. From here they will do a carry of gear and food to the next camp, come back to sleep at a lower altitude, then they move to the higher camp, where they spend a rest day to do the proper acclimatization process.

We are attaching a picture of the approach to Base camp with Aconcagua’s east face in the background.

We will keep you informed

AP 1 Nov 26 – Dic 15

Today the team began the 3-days hike through Puntas de Vacas to reach the base camp. In Pampa de Leña they will enjoy a traditional argentine asado prepare for the arrieros.
This is the first approach to the mountain, tomorrow they will be able to see the Aconcagua from the trail.

The weather looks good for the coming days so we hope they will have a pleasant walk to the base camp.

Here is photo of the group at the entrance to the Aconcagua Park.

We will keep you informed.