February 19, 2017 Mike and crew have been busy and productive up on Aconcagua. A nasty little storm rolled into C2 the other day, but all was weathered without incident. They carried yesterday up to C3 and made the move today. Weather could not be a whole lot better, and the crew is trying to […]
February 16, 2017 And then, there was one. Mike Hamill called in this morning from C2. The team did well and they’ll now be sleeping at this new, higher altitude. Tomorrow will be a carry up to C3, at over 19,000 ft. If all continues to go well, that puts the team in position to […]
February 14, 2017 And now it’s just one. Luke, Kevin, Martin and team are in Mendoza. They hiked out the Horcones Valley today, did the ‘duffel shuffle’ in Penitentes and got in the van and headed for the barn. They’re probably eating a big steak about now. Well done to the entire team and thanks […]
February 13, 2017 Best news is that Luke, Kevin, Martin and team are down at base camp on the Horcones Valley side of Aconcagua — Plaza Mulas. Big pizza lunch, drinks, big dinner and tons of sleep are on the agenda before their hike out tomorrow. One day walking (traveling light), a couple of hours […]
February 12, 2017 “Cold but only 10 mph winds from the north with light snow flurriesâ€. That’s the weather report for Sunday, 12 February, from the summit of Aconcagua, at 9:30 am, Seattle time. Congratulations to Luke, Martin, Kyle and our entire team. Nicely done. Winds forecasted to remain low through tomorrow, at least. Team […]
February 9, 2017 Quick check ins from both our Aconcagua teams. Mike’s doing well with his group. Casa de Piedra today without issues which means base camp, Plaza Argentina, tomorrow. Luke and crew carried high today, to high camp. They’re back now, sleeping at C2. Plan is to take a well-deserved rest tomorrow. Well-deserved and […]
February 7, 2017 Weekend followed by two days of serious snow at our Ashford office, but now it’s time to catch up with our Aconcagua groups. Nothing but good news to report. Luke and crew have been working their way up the mountain. Slept at C1 yesterday(about 16,000’) and are carrying today to C2. These […]
February 3, 2017 The team arrived at Plaza Argentina, base camp on Aconcagua today. Wasn’t the most pleasant weather (snowing) but they got the job done. Tomorrow they rest and then the work begins. The team will establish 3 camps above base, each about 2,000 vertical feet higher than the previous camp, before making their […]
February 2, 2017 Argentina – Luke, Kevin, Martin and team are on the move. Casa Piedra today for their second day on the trail. This is just enjoyable walking with light packs. Great for the acclimatization, the legs and the lungs. And fun just getting back into the swing of being on an expedition. All’s […]
January 31, 2017 Our third Aconcagua expedition this season has left Mendoza, in route to Penitentes. Luke Reilly, fresh off leading an Ecuador expedition, is at the helm, assisted by IMG Guide, Kevin Kayl, and our super IMG Argentine guide, Martin Lucero. Their team of 9 climbers arrived Mendoza without issue and is ready […]
