Category: A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

Everyone on the team got to the summit! A big achievement with 100% success.

They got to the top of America at 22,834′. What a unique experience! They worked hard and reached the summit of the highest peak out of the Himalayas.

The group will spend the night at High Camp and tomorrow they will continue to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. The following day they will complete the Aconcagua Traverse along the Horcones Valley and come back to Mendoza.

Congratulations to them!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The team left Camp 2 this morning and successfully moved to High Camp, reaching an altitude of 19,200′.

They are going to the summit tomorrow, so they are preparing everything for the big day! The group is fine and doing a great job.

Looking forward to a great summit day!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

They rested at Camp 2 today, paying special attention to stay hydrated which is good for the acclimatization. The team also walked around with the crampons on near the camp.

Tomorrow they will move to High Camp.

We will keep you informed!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The group carried some loads to High Camp today.

Now they are back at Camp 2. The team is doing a great job and they will rest there tomorrow before keep moving uphill.

We will post more news soon.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

We spoke with Sebastián, the lead guide, who said the group safely moved to Camp 2 today. They were about to have dinner and go to sleep.

The team has reached an altitude of 17,500′ and they are planning to carry to High Camp tomorrow.

We will keep you informed about their next steps.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The team already carried some loads to Camp 2 yesterday and returned to Camp 1. Today they had a rest day there. They are getting a good acclimatization as they go higher.

Surrounded by a stunning landscape, the group is enjoying beautiful bright days, as the weather has been great so far.

Tomorrow they will move to Camp 2.

We will be posting more news about their expedition!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The team had breakfast at Base Camp and took a group picture before leaving this morning.

Then they moved to Camp 1. They are now at 16,300′. The group is fine and motivated.

We will keep you posted.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The team successfully carried some loads to Camp 1 today. They reached 16,300′ and went back to Base Camp.

Sebastián, the lead guide, called to tell us they are all fine. He said they already had dinner and were ready to go to sleep. Tomorrow the group will rest there.

We will post more updates soon!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

They completed the 3-day approach hike, arriving at Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday. Today they are resting there at 13,800′.

The group is fine and getting used to the altitude. They will carry to Camp 1 tomorrow and go back to Base Camp to spend the night.

We will keep you updated.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 7 (Jan. 12 – 31, 2019)

The group spent their first night in the mountains at Pampa de Leñas, where they had a great barbecue for dinner made by the local arrieros.

Today they went to Casa de Piedra, their last stop before Base Camp. They will continue the approach hike tomorrow.

Look at the team at the trailhead excited to start the expedition!

We will keep you informed.

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team