Category: 2018 – 2019 Season Dispatches

  • At Camp 1

    At Camp 1

    A.P. 9 (Feb. 2 – 21, 2019)

    The team left Base Camp yesterday and moved to Camp 1, reaching an altitude of 16,300′.

    They are all fine and today they are taking a rest day there.

    We will post more news about them soon.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 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

  • Carry to Camp 1

    Carry to Camp 1

    A.P. 9 (Feb. 2 – 21, 2019)

    The group successfully carried some loads to Camp 1 yesterday. After that, they went back to Base Camp.

    Rolo, the lead guide, called us to say they are fine and getting used to the altitude. Today they are taking a rest day.

    We will keep you informed.

    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

  • At Camp 2

    At Camp 2

    A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)

    They successfully moved to Camp 2 today. They are working hard on their way uphill and they are now at 17,500′.

    The team is getting everything ready for tomorrow, because they are planning to move to High Camp.

    We will keep you informed.

    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

  • They are at Base Camp

    They are at Base Camp

    A.P. 9 (Feb. 2 – 21, 2019)

    The team is fine and successfully completed the 3-day approach hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys. Their first stop was at Pampa de Leñas and the following day they continued to Casa de Piedra.

    Today the group woke up and continued to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. They have gradually gained altitude and are now at 13,800′.

    We will post more updates soon.

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Successful move to Camp 1

    Successful move to Camp 1

    A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)

    The team left Base Camp this morning and moved to Camp 1.

    They are doing a great job while they gain altitude. Today they reached 16,300′. They will plan the next days according to the weather conditions.

    We will post 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