Category: A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

  • Summit!

    Summit!

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    It was a long challenging day, but they worked hard and got to the summit!

    With freezing temperature, they made a great effort and stood at 22,834′. This is the highest mountain in America! Such a unique experience.

    After their big achievement, they went down to High Camp and are going back to Base Camp today.

    Congratulations to them!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 12-day expedition: New update

    12-day expedition: New update

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    The team rested at Camp 2 yesterday and today they successfully moved to High Camp. They are now at 19,200′.

    Tomorrow is the big day! When we spoke with them, they were about to have dinner and go to sleep to be ready for summit day.

    Stay tuned for more updates!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • More news of the 12-day expedition

    More news of the 12-day expedition

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    They already left Camp 1 and successfully moved to Camp 2, reaching an altitude of 17,650′.

    The team is fine and ready to take a rest day there tomorrow, before keep moving uphill.

    We will keep you updated.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 12-day expedition at Camp 1

    12-day expedition at Camp 1

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    The team woke up at Base Camp and after having breakfast, they moved to Camp 1.

    They are at 16,200′. They are doing a great job and feeling very motivated.

    We will be posting more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 12-day expedition

    12-day expedition

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    The group rested at Base Camp today.

    We spoke with Sebastián, the lead guide, who said they are fine and getting used to the altitude.

    Tomorrow they will move to Camp 1.

    We will keep you informed.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Aconcagua 12-day expedition

    Aconcagua 12-day expedition

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    The team spent the night at Confluencia Camp yesterday.

    Today the group continued hiking along the Horcones Valley and successfully got to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. They are now at 14,200′.

    We will share more posts soon.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 12-day expedition!

    12-day expedition!

    A.P. 10 (Feb. 2 – 13, 2019)

    The team left the city early this morning, heading to the trailhead at Horcones. They had a group meeting yesterday and today they were ready to start the trip!

    They are led by the experienced guide Sebastián Satke and assisted by José Purto. This motivated group is ascending the Normal Route, spending their first night at Confluencia Camp.

    They will contact us with a satellite phone, so we can follow their steps as they move uphill.

    Keep checking our website for more updates!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team