January 3, 2013 Ty Gimenez called in from their second trekking camp today. Their fire-grilled steak last night gave them plenty of fuel today, though assistant guide, and our resident ‘organic foodie’, Peter Adams, thought it was a touch too salty. Let’s not feel too sorry for him. In all seriousness, the group is moving […]
January 2, 2013 Ty Gimenez called in from Pampa de Llenas, where the team has pulled in to their first trekking camp on the way to Plaza Argentina on Aconcagua. The group is moving well and are enjoying a beautiful day, not too hot, not too cold…and the wind isn’t blowing too hard either. On […]
January 1, 2013 It’s been a busy few days in South America & Antarctica… Josh Tapp and his Aconcagua team rolled into Penitentes after their 18 mile hike out, just as fellow IMG Guide Ty Gimenez and his team were putting the final touches on their gear. Tapp and Co. will continue on to Mendoza […]
December 30, 2012 Josh Tapp called it at 7:30 am Pacific time from the summit of Aconcagua. One member returned early but the others were able to persevere and stood on top. Congratulations for a job VERY well done. Now, they need to stay focused and get back to high camp. The team will descend […]
December 29, 2012 Josh Tapp called. Camp 3 is now occupied. Everyone continues to feel good. Good is relative at around 6000 meters. Forecast is good for tomorrow. The team will be weighing the weather and how they’re feeling and make a good decision regarding whether to head for the top in the morning or […]
December 28, 2012 Josh Tapp called in at 11:30 am Pacific time. They made the carry to C3, drop their loads and are already back at C2. The plan is to move up to C3 tomorrow. Still cold and breezy.  If everyone stays healthy and fit, we’re looking at a possible Sunday or Monday summit […]
December 27, 2012 Josh Tapp phoned in today from C2. The team had a good move day and are now out doing a quick crampon and ice axe review. Still breezy but manageable. Their plan is to make a carry to high camp tomorrow. Everyone’s healthy and working together well. Aconcagua is not a trekking […]
December 26, 2012 Josh called in this afternoon. The carry to C2 is now complete. If winds continue to die down, the team will move to C2 tomorrow. It gets tough now, but everyone is holding up well. This is a tough mountain and the group is doing well. Another piece of good news is […]
December 24, 2012 Eben and crew are back in Mendoza. Way too much food got consumed last night. Here’s the list of food which was eaten last evening. 4 triple macs 1 quarter pounder 1 double quarter pounder 1 bacon double angus 5 large fries 3 large cokes 2 small cokes Smiles by all People […]
December 23, 2012 Heard from both of our current Aconcagua teams today, Sunday, December 23. Eben and team saw the writing on the wall after a valiant attempt to get higher yesterday. Winds in the 100 kph range around the area of the Ameghino Col told them no. And they listened. After a final review […]
