Category: A.P. 6 (Jan. 6 – Jan. 25)

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

A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25

The team hiked for approximately 40 kilometers along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the trail.

They finished the 3-day approach hike yesterday, reaching Plaza Argentina Base Camp at 13,800′.

Rolo, the lead guide, told us they are fine and resting there today.

We will post more news about their next steps!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25

The team went to the trailhead at Punta de Vacas this morning, after having breakfast and leaving Penitentes.

They started hiking along the trail that will lead them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop is at Pampa de Leñas. The group is spending the night there, before continuing tomorrow towards Casa de Piedra.

The picture above shows this motivated team ready to begin their great adventure!

We will share more details about their expedition soon!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 6 Jan. 6 – 25

We met this great team at the city, who shared a meal last night.

They got their permits to enter the Aconcagua park this morning and after this, everyone was ready to start the trip!

The group left the city and went to Penitentes, where they are spending the night. The 3-day approach hike begins tomorrow at Punta de Vacas and will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

They are led by two experienced guides, Rolo Abaca and Adrián Jiménez. During the expedition they will contact us with a satellite phone.

We will keep you updated! As soon as we get more news, we will be posting them.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team