December 31, 2016 Pleased to announce that Jonathan, Martin and their crew summited Aconcagua today. Winds weren’t perfect but things were good enough. Everyone’s back at high camp and tucked in for the night. Winds should continue to increase for the next few days so the team will try to get out of high camp […]
December 30, 2016 It was a busy day for IMG Teams in the Southern Hemisphere… In Chilean Patagonia, IMG Senior Guide Chris Meder reports that all is well on day 1 of their trek in Torres del Paine National Park. “The highlight of the day was when the clouds broke just as we pulled into […]
December 29, 2016 Let’s do a few updates on team progress in Argentina and Antarctica. Josh McDowell and team have a reasonably straightforward day with the second day of their approach to Base Camp on Aconcagua. Casa Piedra is where they’re headed for the night. Mules are still carrying the group gear which means […]
December 28, 2016 Jonathan checked in just now. Carry made up to C2 and now everyone is back at C1 for the night. “Climb high, sleep low†is still the right way to climb big mountains. Team will likely make a move to C2 tomorrow, provided everyone is feeling reasonable and weather continues to hold. […]
December 28, 2016 Josh and crew are on the trail. They sent us this photo early today from Penitentes, just prior to starting their 3 day approach. The mules make it relatively easy, as members only need to carry gear needed for that day’s walk. Josh said the crew was ‘chomping at the bit’ to […]
December 27, 2016 Josh, Nickel, Leandro and team left Mendoza this morning for Penitentes. That’s about a 4 hour drive. They’ll spend the afternoon prepping loads for the mules , enjoying a last restaurant meal and then one last ‘bed’ night at the lodge there before beginning their 3 day approach. Team 2 is on […]
December 26, 2016 Santa was reasonably good to our teams on Aconcagua. Jonathan Schrock and crew were able to push through pretty good winds and moved up to C1 today, located about 16,000ft. Some guy named Rudolf led the way. Likely a rest day tomorrow. Santa also delivered for Josh McDowell and team when 4 […]
December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas to and from our Aconcagua teams. Jonathan Schrock and crew took Saturday off at base camp. They’re doing quite well. They all ‘passed’ their medical exam with the Park and enjoyed a rest day with dinner of steak and even a little sip of champagne. They’re spending Christmas day making […]
December 22, 2016 Yesterday was a good first day on the trail. Team made good time into Pampa Lena. Weather was nice for walking and is expected to remain so for today. Casa Piedra is the next camp. Argentine asado was on the menu last night and will likely be again tonight. These first 3 […]
December 21, 2016 The 2016/17 Aconcagua season is off and running. Jonathan Schrock and Martin Lucero will be working with our first team of the season. No issues with everyone getting to Mendoza but one piece of luggage just didn’t want to show up. Jonathan and Martin lined up rental gear, just in case. Well, […]
