December 19, 2013 Heard from Luke at 4:30 pm, our time, Wednesday afternoon. Weather pretty much perfect and that made for a nice day hiking in to Casa Piedra. The crew’s crossed the 10,000 ft level and all is well. They’ll reach base camp, Plaza Argentina, tomorrow. So far, so good. Phil Ershler
December 19, 2013 Heard from IMG Senior Guide, Luke Reilly, Wednesday afternoon. The first day of the approach is done. Pampas Lenas is the first camp and asado is the first dinner. All’s good. 9 climbers plus guides Luke Reilly, Austin Shannon and Martin Lucero. Weather’s good and they’re off to a good start. Phil […]
December 17, 2013 From: Luke Reilly Date: December 17, 2013, 12:31:37 PM PST To: Phil Ershler Subject: Motley Crew Penitentes. Lots of prep work and organizing but we’re off in the morning. Spirits are high. All is well. -Luke
February 13, 2013 Mike, Josh, Leandro and team, all their gear and all fingers and toes are now back in Mendoza. Lots to sort and organize and pack away today but lots of time for more meals and naps, too. Big dinner tonight and flights home for most of the crew tomorrow. Safe, successful, enjoyable […]
February 11, 2013 We have news to report from each of our last two Aconcagua groups. Greg and team are landing back home today. It’s over. All 6 team members have the summit and hopefully 7000 meters worth of friendships and memories. Great job, guys. Greg’s great news is followed by Mike Hamill and team’s […]
February 8, 2013 One trip concludes and another begins… IMG Guide Greg Vernovage just wrapped up another successful Aconcagua trip (100% on top by the way) and will head home on Saturday. Me, I’m out the door to lead our Patagonia Trek on Sunday. I did little ‘airport math’, and put it together that I’ll […]
February 4, 2013 Greg Vernovage, Martin Lucero and team report 100% on top, 9 am Pacific time. Weather perfect – no wind, no clouds. Phil Ershler
February 4, 2013 Heard from both Greg and Mike on Sunday. Greg moved to high camp and the guys spent Super Bowl Sunday getting ready for their own game day. Monday will be a summit attempt. Group is feeling good and forecast is good. No sense sitting at high camp when signs say you should […]
February 1, 2013 Two calls just came in from Aconcagua. Greg Vernovage and team decided to stay at C2 today. Just too windy and no pressing need to get a carry in today. Forecast remains reasonable so best to sit tight and put that carry in tomorrow. Mike Hamill and team just pulled into base […]
January 31, 2013 Greg Vernovage checked in from Camp 2 on Aconcagua a few minutes ago (1pm PST). All is well. They’ve moved in for the night and are firing up the stoves for some hot drinks and eventually some spaghetti for dinner. They’re sitting under some high clouds that are threatening a little precipitation, […]
