Category: 2018 – 2019 Season Dispatches

A.P. 1 (Dec. 1 – 20, 2018)

The group is already at Base Camp since yesterday. They had a rough storm the second day of the approach. About a foot of fresh powder awaited for them next morning at Base Camp and during the approach, which is a bit unusual.

They all made it yesterday afternoon to Base Camp at Plaza Argentina (13,800′). The group is doing well, in schedule and taking a rest day today. Tomorrow the team will be making a carry to Camp 1 at 16,300’. The route goes up a gentle trail on the rocky moraine-covered Relinchos Glacier situated between Cerro Aconcagua and Cerro Ameghino.

The picture above shows the snow that the storm left behind at Base Camp yesterday.

We will be posting more updates soon!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 1 (Dec. 1 – 20, 2018)

The group woke up this morning and had breakfast at the hotel in Penitentes. Later, they took all their gear and went to Punta de Vacas, where the trailhead is located.

They had their first stop at the rangers’ office to showed them the permits to enter the Aconcagua park. After this, it was time to begin the hike!

The expedition went to Pampa de Leñas and will spend the night there. Tomorrow they will continue the hike along the trail that will take them to Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

We will keep you updated!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

A.P. 1 (Dec. 1 – 20, 2018)

A new season is starting and we welcomed our first expedition with excitement! They had a meeting last night where the guides explained all the details of the trip. After that, they shared a delicious dinner paired with some great local wines.

The group is led by the experienced guide Rolo Abaca and assisted by Pablo Goldengruss, Camila Roldán and Andrés Paviglianiti.

They were all very motivated and excited to start the expedition, as you can see in the picture taken right before they left the city.

Today they went to Penitentes to spend the night and tomorrow they will start the 3-day approach hike with a beautiful scenery along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys towards Base Camp. This hike gives them the opportunity to start with the acclimatization process.

The guides are taking with them a satellite phone to keep us updated. As soon as we hear from them, we will be posting more news!

Looking forward to a great expedition!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team