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
A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)
The team hiked near Base Camp today, reaching the top of Mount Colorado. This will help them with the acclimatization process.
Then, they went back to Base Camp and tomorrow they are planning to rest there.
We will keep you posted!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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
A.P. 9 (Feb. 2 – 21, 2019)
All the members of the team had a meeting with the guides yesterday. Later, they shared a tasty dinner together.
The expedition is led by the mountain guide Rolo Abaca, who has years of experience and is assisted by Angela Cardenas.
Today the group was excited to leave the city and go to Penitentes. They will spend the night at a hotel there.
Tomorrow they will start the approach hike to Plaza Argentina Base Camp, which will take them three days to complete.
They are taking a satellite phone with them to keep us updated.
We will keep you posted!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)
The team completed the 3-day approach hike and successfully reached Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday.
They are getting used to the altitude, because the group is now at 13,800′.
Today they are resting there, before moving uphill.
We will keep you updated.
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)
The group left Penitentes yesterday and went to the trailhead at Punta de Vacas, where they took a great picture together.
After that, they began the 3-day approach hike to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Their first stop was at Pampa de Leñas and today they continued to Casa de Piedra.
We will keep you informed about their next steps!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
A.P. 8 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 20, 2019)
The team is ready for this big adventure! They already left the city and went to Penitentes to spend the night.
Tomorrow they will start the approach hike along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys. It will take them three days to reach Plaza Argentina Base Camp, while they gradually gain altitude.
They are led by the mountain guide Sebastián Ruiz. He will keep us informed about their steps during the expedition.
Looking forward to a great trip!
The Aventuras Patagonicas Team
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