January 20, 2012 Josh Tapp called in from Plaza Argentina in good spirits. The team made short work of the trail today and are enjoying a little down time at Base Camp. They’ll take a rest day tomorrow – maybe stretch the legs a little but generally speaking they’ll just hang out and get their […]
January 20, 2012 After a summit of Cotopaxi and a day strolling the market the team enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Hacienda San Augustin. Inca walls surround the team’s dinner table which featured some high Andean cuisine such as llapingachos (potato cakes), locro (cheese & potato soup) with fresh aji (Andean salsa). After dinner the […]
January 20, 2012 Craig John checked in this morning after the long day from Shira to Baranco Camp. The weather remains cold and windy and they managed to get into camp before some afternoon rain. Nice timing! They took the high traverse around Lava Tower to take advantage of the opportunity for acclimatization. The elevation […]
January 19, 2012 Aconcagua Eben called in to report that there is a significant puddle of water building up near his vestibule and that the lid to the hot sauce was not tightened properly before he put it in his pack.  Aside from these two things the team is doing great. They’re at C2 (18,000ft) […]
January 19, 2012 Craig John called in early this morning from Shira Camp (12,600′). The group had a solid day of hard work ascending the steep trail, but were rewarded with clear skies and great views. It’s been a little cold and windy, and Shira is the first camp where you can really feel the […]
January 18, 2012 Ecuador Phil called in to report that the team tagged the top of Cotopaxi today! They’re safe and sound at the hacienda for the night. Tomorrow brings another market while they rest up for Cayambe later this week. All good things. Aconcagua Eben reports from C1 that all is well. They successfully […]
January 18, 2012 IMG guide Craig John called on the sat phone from Machame Camp to report that the team had a nicehike today up through the forest. They started in Moshi, then rode up to the Machame Gate (about 6000 ft), where they started. After about five and a half hours of hiking up […]
January 17, 2012 We received word from Josh Tapp early this morning. The team is safe & sound in Mendoza, where they continue to wait for one member’s bag.  In the meantime, they spent yesterday packing food and checking gear, followed by an evening enjoying the local sights and sounds. Today they’re lining up all […]
January 17, 2012 Our Veterans have another wonderful week climbing ice in and around Ouray, Colorado! Read on! “Imagine an expedition with excellent climbing and access to a hot springs on the trip. No, I’m not talking about going to Ecuador and lounging in the Papallatca spa at the end of the trip. That trip […]
January 17, 2012 Eben Reckord called to check in at 10am PST. The group has elected to take a rest day today. Tomorrow (Jan. 19) they will carry to Camp II and return to Camp I, and on the 20th, they will likely take a rest day. The plan at this point is to move […]
