Category: A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

This team of 9 climbers and 3 guides reached the top of America!

It was a long day but they worked hard and got there today. They stood on the summit of the highest mountain out of the Himalayas at 22,834′. A unique experience they will always remember!

The group is now going down to High Camp to spend the night. Tomorrow they will descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp and they will return to Mendoza the next day.

Congratulations for the big effort!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team safely moved to High Camp at 19,200′.

We spoke with Sebastián, the lead guide, who said everyone is fine. They were about to have dinner and go to sleep to be ready for the big day, because tomorrow they will tackle the summit!

We will post more news as soon as we hear from them!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The group stayed at Camp 2 today. They spent the day resting there at 17,500′. This will help them acclimatize.

They are getting everything ready to move to High Camp tomorrow.

Stay tuned for new updates.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team successfully moved to Camp 2. They are now at 17,500′.

Sebastián, the lead guide, called to say they got safely there today. Everyone is doing a great job and getting used to the altitude.

We will post more updates soon!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team moved to Camp 1 yesterday.

They carried to Camp 2 today and returned to Camp 1 to spend the night.

They are all fine and getting ready to move to Camp 2 tomorrow.

We will keep you updated.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team successfully carried some loads to Camp 1 yesterday. They reached 16,300′.

After that, they went back down to Base Camp. The group is spending the day there. This plan will give them the opportunity to get a good acclimatization.

We will keep you informed.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

After spending three days hiking along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys, they got to Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday, reaching an altitude of 13,800′.

The group is feeling fine and motivated. The guides sent us a great picture of them during the approach.

We will be posting more updates.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team is spending their second night at Casa de Piedra.

When we spoke with Sebastián, the lead guide, he told us the group was fine with their tents ready and about to have dinner.

Tomorrow they will continue to Base Camp.

We will post more news soon!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The group left Penitentes and went to Punta de Vacas, where the trailhead is located.

After showing their permits to enter the Aconcagua park, they were ready to begin the hike!

They are spending three days along the approach trail that will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

The team will spend the night at Pampa de Leñas and continue to Casa de Piedra tomorrow morning.

We will keep you posted!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 5 (Jan. 5 – 24, 2019)

The team had a meeting last night and shared a great dinner.

They were excited to leave the city this morning! They went to Penitentes, where they are spending the night.

The group is led by Sebastián Ruiz, who is assisted by Luciana Marún and Claudio Grancelli. They are taking a satellite phone with them to keep us updated.

Tomorrow they will start the approach hike to Base Camp.

We will keep you informed about their next steps.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team