February 7th, 2024– IMG Aconcagua Team 3 wraps up a fantastic trip in Argentina. Climbers celebrated their success in Mendoza with a delicious meals and well-deserved beers. The team looks forward to traveling home to share the memories with their friends and family. Thanks for following along!
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Aconcagua Team 3 Summits!
February 4, 2024 A huge congrats is in order for our third and final Aconcagua team! The team reached the summit this morning in good style and is now on the way down back and will reach Mendoza in the coming days.
Aconcagua Team 3 Reaches Camp 3
February 3, 2024 IMG Guide Tincho Lucero checked in reporting that the team made a successful move to Camp 3 today! With good weather in the forecast, a summit attempt is in the future soon. We’re excited for all of our Aconcagua teams and will keep you updated along the way!
Aconcagua Team Reaches Camp 2
Feb 2, 2024 – IMG Senior Guide Tincho checked in from Camp 2 to report clear weather and a happy team. The team pulled into the 17,200ft camp around 2PM local time and will being continuing on to carry some of their gear to the famous Camp Cholera (High Camp) in the coming days.
Aconcagua Team 3 Carries to Camp 1
January 29, 2024 Our Aconcagua team led by Tincho checked in this afternoon- they had a lovely day making a carry to Camp 1 under bluebird skies. The team is back at Plaza de Mulas Basecamp now and is looking forward to a well-deserved rest day tomorrow!
IMG Aconcagua Team 3 Enjoys an Active Rest Day
January 26th, 2024– IMG Guide Tincho checked in and let us know the Team had a fantastic time acclimatizing and enjoying the fantastic views on their hike today as their active rest day. Climbers look forward to another restful night at Confluencia (10,826′) before traveling to Plaza de Mulas basecamp (13,976′) tomorrow.
IMG Aconcagua Team reaches Confluencia (10,826′)
January 25th, 2024– The IMG Aconcagua Team had a bright and easy-going first day on the trail. The team left early this morning to begin their ascent from Penitentes (8,940′) to Confluencia (10,826′). Climbers were welcomed to camp with fresh fruit and a variety of refreshing drinks. The team looks forward to a peaceful night […]
IMG Aconcagua Team 3 Commences
January 24th, 2024– IMG Guide Tincho checked in and let us know all Team 3 members arrived safely to Mendoza and are busy preparing for the expedition ahead. The team used the past couple of days securing climbing permits, packing, and checking their gear before they departed for the town of Penitentes (8,940′) today, near […]
Aconcagua Team 1 and Team 2 Head Home
January 17th, 2024– Aconcagua Team 1 and Team 2 are heading home after a memorable and windy expedition. Team 2 flew off via helicopter yesterday and celebrated their trip with a final toast in Mendoza. All climbers look forward to returning home to their friends and families to tell the stories of their special time […]
Updates from Argentina & Ecuador
January 14, 2024 Aconcagua– Team 2 led by Stu Johnson reached the summit of Aconcagua today battling high winds & cold temperatures. Now they are on their descent back to Mendoza via the Horcones Valley. Way to go team! Ecuador– Max Bond & team were thwarted from their summit on Antisana due to high winds […]