Category: A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

  • Summit!

    Summit!

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    They got to the top of America!

    They stood at the highest peak out of the Himalayas at 22,834′. A unique experience!

    This season all of our expeditions have reached the top so far!

    They are now returning to High Camp to spend the night. Tomorrow the team will descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.

    Congratulations for the big effort!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Move to High Camp!

    Move to High Camp!

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team successfully moved to High Camp today. They are now at 19,200′.

    They are fine and ready for the big day.

    The group will tackle the summit tomorrow! They already had dinner and are about to go to sleep.

    Looking forward to a great summit day!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Carry to High Camp

    Carry to High Camp

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team carried some loads to High Camp today.

    Now they are back at Camp 2. Everyone is fine and the plan is to take a rest day there tomorrow.

    We will keep you posted!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Camp 2!

    Camp 2!

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team carried some loads to Camp 2 yesterday and returned to Camp 1 to spend the night.

    Today they woke up and after having breakfast they moved to Camp 2, reaching an altitude of 17,500′.

    We spoke with Rolo, the lead guide, who said everyone is doing a great job up there.

    The photo above was taken before they left Base Camp.

    We will share more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • At Camp 1

    At Camp 1

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team successfully moved to Camp 1 today. They are now at 16,300′.

    They are fine and getting a good acclimatization as they gain altitude.

    The photo above shows them sharing a meal at Base Camp yesterday.

    We will keep you updated!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • They carried to Camp 1

    They carried to Camp 1

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team carried some loads to Camp 1 today and returned to Base Camp to spend the night.

    They will rest there tomorrow before moving to Camp 1.

    We will post more news soon!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Base Camp!

    Base Camp!

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team successfully finished the 3-day approach hike and got to Plaza Argentina Base Camp yesterday.

    They are now at 14,200′. The group stayed there today to rest and get used to the altitude.

    We will keep you updated!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • 3-day approach hike

    3-day approach hike

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    The team went to Punta de Vacas to start the 3-day approach hike to Base Camp.

    The trail goes along the Vacas and Ameghino Valleys with beautiful landscapes.

    We are sharing a picture of the team starting the hike this morning and a photo below that shows them getting everything ready at Penitentes yesterday.

    We will keep you posted!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

  • Ready for the adventure!

    Ready for the adventure!

    A.P. 7 (Jan. 11 – Jan. 30)

    We met another great team that was motivated and excited to start the expedition!

    The photo below shows them sharing a typical barbecue last night.

    The group went to Penitentes today to spend the night and tomorrow they will start the 3-day approach hike to Base Camp. They are led by the guide Rolo Abaca and assisted by Sebastián Satke and Mauricio Gómez.

    The guides are taking a satellite phone with them to keep us updated.

    Looking forward to a great expedition!

    The Aventuras Patagonicas Team