December 16, 2018 Andy checked in this afternoon with nothing but good news. Andy, Rikki, Leo and crew have made their way to Pampa de Leñas camp on the first day of the trek to basecamp. Looks like a nice and sunny day to me. With all those smiles, I’m not sure where you could go wrong. Right […]
December 15, 2018 Well, the time has come to get down to Argentina and start climbing. Andy and Rikki have arrived in Mendoza with their crew and they’ve hit the ground running. Gear checks are complete, permits are secured, and all the food packing is done. Next up on the agenda after a nice meal in […]
December 7, 2018 The Aconcagua season is fast approaching! Our first two trips head out the door in about a week. For those who have already climbed Aconcagua, you know that it is a serious workout that comes with the huge reward of standing on top of one of the fabled Seven Summits at 22,841’. For […]
February 20, 2018 Let’s put a bow on the 2017/18 Aconcagua season. Eric, Anna, Leo and team are in Mendoza tonight. It’s a wrap. Super job by all and just a sensational way to end the season. Five IMG teams on Aconcagua this season and five teams were able to reach the summit. More […]
February 19, 2018 Good news from Aconcagua. Eric, Leandro, Anna and team reported a good day to stand on the summit of Aconcagua. Cold morning but not windy. Snow right from the get go. Everyone is back now at high camp, having hot drinks and something to eat. Tomorrow is the big drop to […]
February 16, 2018 Luke, Jay, Martin and team are a wrap. They’re ‘living large’ in Mendoza and arranging flights home. Great teamwork, great summit day and another great success. Done. Eric, Anna, Leandro and crew are taking a rest day at C2 today. They made a strong carry yesterday to C2 (high camp) and […]
February 14th, 2018 Luke and team returned to Penitentes without issues. They’ll finish the gear sorting as soon as mules arrive and then it’s onward to Mendoza. Plaza Mulas, base camp on the Horcones side early this morning and they’ll be dining on steak and Malbec tonight. A life of extremes is not such […]
February 13th, 2018 Talked to both Luke and Eric today. As planned, Luke and team were able to descend to Plaza Mulas without issue. Time now to let someone else do the cooking and to put on their light hiking shoes. They’ll be in Mendoza tomorrow evening. Eric and team still have their climbing […]
February 12, 2018 Weather has been our friend this season. Luke Reilly just called from the summit of Aconcagua. Essentially no wind on top. Crew will descend to high camp shortly for the night. Tomorrow’s goal is Plaza Mulas, base camp on the Horcones Valley side of the mountain. The team has to climb […]
February 9, 2018 All continues to be fine on Aconcagua. Luke’s team is hanging at C2 today. Weather is clear but a bit breezy. Team has plenty of time. Will likely move to high camp this weekend and look at a summit attempt on Monday or Tuesday. Winds are forecasted to be lower beginning […]
