Dec 9, 2022 – Led by IMG Senior Guide Nickel Wood, IMG Aconcagua Team 1 departed Base Camp this morning for Camp 1, the first of 3 camps on the way to the summit. Today the team will ascend nearly 2,500ft, from Plaza Argentina Base Camp situated at 13,800ft to Camp 1 located at 16,100ft. Yesterday, Nickel and the team completed their first “carry” to Camp 1, carrying up supplies in an effort to lighten their load for their move today.
An IMG Aconcagua Team approaches Camp 1 in 2020 (Harry Hamlin)
The team will spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing and resting for the days ahead.