February 11, 2012 Mike Hamill called today to check in from Aconcagua. His team is at Base Camp and doing well. They elected to take a rest day today and will carry to Camp 1 tomorrow. Everyone is healthy and happy! Greg Vernovage called to check in at 2:00 pm PST. His group is slated […]
February 10, 2012 IMG Guides Mike Hamill and Greg Vernovage called in from two separate camps on Aconcagua this afternoon. Mike & team had just pulled into Plaza Argentina (base camp) and Greg & Co. had just returned from a tough carry to High Camp. Both teams are doing just fine. A couple headaches for […]
February 9, 2012 Greg called in this morning from Camp 2. The team crushed it today making the move from C1 to C2 in good time and in good form. Now that they’re situated at C2, Greg can start thinking about the next few days which includes their summit day. What’s the weather look like? […]
February 8, 2012 Mike Hamill called in from Pampa de Llenas, our first trekking camp en route to Plaza Argentina on Aconcagua. Perfect weather and great scenery made for a wonderful day on the trail. They finished off the day with some Asado (grilled steak) and a nice Argentinian Malbec. Not too shabby for Aconcagua. […]
February 8, 2012 The approach to C2 (Photo by Tye Chapman) Greg called in to report that all is well back at Camp 1. The team had a solid carry to Camp 2 today, dropping off some of items they don’t necessarily need now, but will need up higher on the mountain. Common items carried […]
February 7, 2012 We got a quick note and photo from Hamill this morning. Â Hey Gang, Attached is the team photo. The van is loaded and we’re heading up to Penitentes. Mike
February 6, 2012 IMG Guide Mike Hamill, leading the fifth Aconcagua team of the season, checked in to let us know that most of the team has arrived in Mendoza with the last few members coming in this afternoon. The food and gear is all packed, and they’ll be ready to head up to Penitentes […]
February 5, 2012 Carry to C1 went off without a hitch. They couldn’t watch the game, and I couldn’t tell who they were rooting for, but they were happy to get the score nonetheless. Tomorrow they’ll move into C1…with a smile if they’re Giants fans. Tye Chapman
February 5, 2012 Greg checked in yesterday to report that the team is doing great. They enjoyed a nice rest day yesterday and plan on carrying to C1 today. He did ask me to keep my phone on and nearby so they could keep tabs on the big game today. Tye Chapman
February 2, 2012 Another day and another good call from Greg, Ty and Martin. The team had a smooth day hiking up to Casa Piedra at about 10,000 ft, right alongside the Vacas River. Weather remains perfectly reasonable. Forecast, in fact, is favorable right through the weekend. Next stop – Plaza Argentina – base camp […]
