February 21, 2016 Always nice to hear that another IMG team reached the summit of Aconcagua. Even better to hear that they’re all back at high camp and doing fine. The forecast held and the team had great weather for their climb. That in no way diminishes the effort required to summit Aconcagua safely. 23,000 […]
February 20, 2016 And now there’s one. IMG’s first four Aconcagua expeditions are now complete, leaving Mike Hamill, Sara Cohen, Martin Lucero and team at high camp, ready to make their summit bid in the morning. Forecasts are only forecasts but at least they have a good one. Weather is pretty much perfect today and […]
February 19, 2016 Time for a couple of Aconcagua updates – Luke, Nickel, Leo and team are done. Back in Mendoza now, enjoying the great food and drink available there and getting things cleaned up and packed up for their return trips home. Congratulations, again, to Bill, Mathieu, David, Nick and Tiffany on a […]
February 15, 2016 Good news from Argentina! Luke called at 9:30 am PT to let us know the team was on top of Aconcagua. Winds were light and all is well. That’s super news considering the issues with weather this year. Patience and persistence paid off. Luke, Nickel, Leandro and team – congratulations! A bit […]
February 13, 2016 Breaking news from Tanzania – Dustin and his entire team stood on the summit of Kilimanjaro today! Congratulations to one and all. Weather hasn’t been the easiest this trip but it certainly was ‘good enough’. One final night on the trail at Mweka Camp and they’ll be back to the world of […]
February 10, 2016 Luke and crew made their move yesterday to C1 (16,200’). Nice. A carry is planned today to C2. Weather’s clear but a tad breezy as they get higher. So far, so good. Mike Hamill and team are going to start walking today. They drove to Penitentes yesterday and got mule loads sorted. […]
February 8, 2016 Mike Hamill, Sara Cohen and Martin Lucero are heading up our last Aconcagua climb of the season. Team (and luggage) has arrived in Mendoza, permits are in hand, gear checks done and it’s time to go. They drive to Penitentes on 9 February and will begin their 3 day trek to base […]
February 4, 2016 Let’s catch up on IMG teams south of the border. It’s always good news when a team is finishing a successful expedition with everyone having reached the summit, nary a scratch and everyone having become new friends. Success by anyone’s definition. Jonathan and team returned to Mendoza late last evening, grabbed […]
February 3, 2016 Two IMG Aconcagua teams: we pass each other this afternoon in Penitentes – one heading home and the other beginning their climb. Jonathan Schrock, Martin Lucero and team are finishing their hike out now and heading for Mendoza this evening. Luke Reilly, Nickel Wood, Leandro Villegas and team will begin their approach […]
February 1, 2016 Just off the sat phone with Jonathan Schrock and team. 100% on the top. Great conditions this morning but snowing with minimal visibility for the descent. No matter, the entire team reached the summit and all are back safely now at high camp. A big congratulations to Jonathan, Martin, Lexi, Bruce and […]
