February 16, 2012 Tye Chapman called in this morning from Patagonia. Nice weather today made for a sweet 5 hours on the trail. The word he kept using to describe the views was ‘awesome’. I got the feeling the team was having a reasonably good time! At the Refugio Cuernos today for the first of […]
February 16, 2012 Mike Hamill and I just spoke via sat phone. He reported a good carry to C3 (high camp) was completed today and that the team is already back at C2 and looking forward to a rest day tomorrow. Mike’s tentative plan is to rest on the 17th, move to high camp on […]
February 16, 2012 IMG Guides Jenni Fogle and Luke Reilly recently headed to Ecuador to tackle some personal climbing objectives. They had a great time and checked off Carihuairazo, Cayambe and El Altar off their lists. Jenni is now back stateside while Luke is at Camp 2 with our final Aconcagua team of the season. […]
February 16, 2012 Craig John called in this morning from Karanga to report that the team is doing great, and that the rain continues to hold off. So far so good. Tomorrow will be a short day to high camp at Barafu, and then it’s “game” time. Adam Angel
February 15, 2012 Greg Vernovage and Team called from Penitentes. Long walk out from Mulas but it’s done. Guys are now chomping at the bit to get to Mendoza. It’ll be a late arrival, but they’ll be happy. Phil Ershler
February 15, 2012 All is well at Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro. Craig John reports that they’ve finally climbed above the rain, and the weather is shaping up nicely. Tomorrow they’ll ascend the “sporty” and fun Barranco wall before traversing underneath the spectacular southern glaciers. For now it’s time to get a good sleep in one […]
February 15, 2012 Tye just called in from the Patagonia and Torres del Paine trek. The crew headed up the Silent Valley on a climber’s trail this morning to try to sneak a peek at the ‘Torres’ from the backside and are now at the Refugio Chileno for the evening. All’s well. Phil Ershler
February 15, 2012 The guys put in another solid day today. They set up camp at C2 and already thinking about their carry tomorrow to C3. Typically, a rest day follows that carry to high camp prior to moving up. All remains good. Phil Ershler
February 14, 2012 Just heard from Patagonia trek leader, Tye Chapman. 7 hours of hiking brings the first day on the trail to an end. A little wind and a little rain in the morning and the afternoon ended in beautiful sunshine. View of the Torres were great. Group’s happy and healthy. Phil Ershler
February 14, 2012 We’re about ready to wrap this one up. Greg called to report they were dining on pizza in Plaza Mulas. The hard work is over. Mules carry out the group gear and most of the personal gear tomorrow. The guys will be in Mendoza later tomorrow evening. It’s all over now except […]
