January 9, 2013 Greg called this afternoon to say that they’re on deck to catch a flight from Union Glacier, Antarctica back to Punta Arenas, Chile tomorrow morning. They’re cautiously optimistic – it’s all determined by the weather at this point. Greg will give us an update in the morning. Tye Chapman
January 8, 2013 Up on Aconcagua – Ty, Martin, Peter and team are at C1 and will be making their carry today to C2. Down on Aconcagua – Peter, Leandro, Josh and team will be heading to Penitentes, finishing up packing and getting ready to begin their approach tomorrow. And, way down on Vinson Massif […]
January 5, 2013 A few things to report from Argentina today. First is that everyone from Josh Tapp’s group is now on their way home. Josh arrives home tomorrow. Leandro, one of our great Argentine guides who was working with Josh, is going through a final check of group gear for our next team, led […]
January 4, 2013 News is good today from the top of Vinson. Greg Vernovage called in to let us know that the entire team was on the summit with perfect weather conditions. The weather was just too good to take a rest day. ‘About as good as it gets’  - was Greg’s report. They’re heading […]
January 3, 2013 Ty Gimenez called in from their second trekking camp today. Their fire-grilled steak last night gave them plenty of fuel today, though assistant guide, and our resident ‘organic foodie’, Peter Adams, thought it was a touch too salty. Let’s not feel too sorry for him. In all seriousness, the group is moving […]
January 2, 2013 Greg checked in from Antarctica again today – all continues to go well. Yesterday, the team enjoyed their rest day and celebrated the New Year with a Jello No-bake cheesecake. Today they carried to High Camp, no small feat. Well deserved quesadillas are on the menu tonight. Can’t count the chickens just […]
January 1, 2013 It’s been a busy few days in South America & Antarctica… Josh Tapp and his Aconcagua team rolled into Penitentes after their 18 mile hike out, just as fellow IMG Guide Ty Gimenez and his team were putting the final touches on their gear. Tapp and Co. will continue on to Mendoza […]
December 29, 2012 Second Vinson trip for the season is heading for the Ice today, the 29th. That’s right on schedule. They received the call early this morning, telling them the weather was a go which made the flight a go. About 4 hours in the air to 80 degree S. and then another hour […]
December 28, 2012 Heard from Greg and team in Punta Arenas. ALE, the flight service, held a briefing for all the teams this morning. It’s show time. Luggage has been picked up and loaded into the IL 76. Now, it’s a matter of weather. The gang may even fly tonight. If not, hopefully first thing […]
December 28, 2012 Greg Vernovage checked in from Punta Arenas on Thursday evening. The team’s pretty much ready to go. Here’s hoping weather is good on the 29th so the gang can fly to the Ice. “Good day for the team.  Gear checks done, great day in Punta Arenas, some lunch food and some repacking. […]
