January 14, 2013 A few more check-ins to report this morning: First up, Peter Anderson & team called the IMG office on Saturday from Plaza de Argentina to report that all is well. They had a great trek in to Base Camp, fueled by the traditional barbecued steak. Yesterday was the designated rest day, and […]
January 14, 2013 Mexico Hey Tye, we had a great hike up to the hut on Ixta today to about 13,000 ft.  Fantastic (t-shirt) weather and views of Ixta and smoking Popo in the distance. Great, friendly group and really fun. Next it’s showers, gear check, dinner, margaritas, then bed. Sounds like a good plan!! Back up to the hut […]
January 12, 2013 Here’s a quick update on what’s going on in South America… On Aconcagua, Ty Gimenez and his team tagged the top this morning! The weather held nicely and it didn’t snow until they had already rolled back into camp. Â 7 of 8 made the top, and an excellent effort by all. They’ll […]
January 11, 2013 Ty G. called in this morning to relay that the team made it to High Camp today without issue. There’s a little snow in the air and a little more forecasted tonight, but the winds are light. The plan is to wake up early tomorrow morning take a peak and likely give-it-a-go. […]
January 10, 2012 Let’s do a head count on who is where in South America… IMG Guides Ty Gimenez, Peter Adams and Martin Lucero and their team are relaxing at Camp 2 on Aconcagua enjoying a rest day, a bit of an audible from their original plan, but well within bounds. They’ll forgo a carry […]
January 9, 2013 Ty G. called in from Camp 2 on Aconcagua today with an “all is well” report. They made the move today without issue. The wind isn’t too bad and there’s plenty of water flowing through camp making things a little easier for the guides. Tomorrow, they’ll push up to High Camp with […]
January 8, 2013 IMG Guide Peter Anderson called from Mendoza today at 12:30 pm PST. A number of duffels were delayed on their flight and they just picked up the last one today at noon. Because of this, the team has been delayed for a day in Mendoza and will depart tomorrow for the Penitentes […]
January 8, 2013 Up on Aconcagua – Ty, Martin, Peter and team are at C1 and will be making their carry today to C2. Down on Aconcagua – Peter, Leandro, Josh and team will be heading to Penitentes, finishing up packing and getting ready to begin their approach tomorrow. And, way down on Vinson Massif […]
January 5, 2013 A few things to report from Argentina today. First is that everyone from Josh Tapp’s group is now on their way home. Josh arrives home tomorrow. Leandro, one of our great Argentine guides who was working with Josh, is going through a final check of group gear for our next team, led […]
January 4, 2013 Ty G. called in today to report that they had a great day on the trail and made it to Base Camp (aka Plaza Argentina) in good form this afternoon. They’ll spend two night here getting rested up and acclimatized. Tomorrow is an easy ‘rest and recover’ day, though they may take […]
