Jan 4, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock checked in last night from Plaza Argentina Base Camp to report that the team had a successful carry to Camp 1, and today the team will move up to Camp 1 today. Camp 1 rests at about 16,370ft and will be the first of 3 camps […]
January 3, 2023 Jonny Schrock and Jason Tanguay, IMG Senior Guides leading Aconcagua Teams 2 and 3 both reporting in today as their teams make their ways up Aconcagua. Jonny’s Team 2 is making a carry to Camp 1 and will descend back to Base Camp to rest and continue acclimatizing at Plaza Argentina. Jason […]
Dec 31, 2022 – IMG Senior Guide Jonny Schrock checked in from Casa de Piedras that the team is well. They continued their ascent through light rain today, arriving at the camp in the afternoon. Tomorrow, the team will ascend to Plaza Argentina Base Camp for a few days of rest and prep for the […]
Dec 30, 2022 – Good news in the Southern Hemisphere! Updates on our 4 expeditions in the field below: Aconcagua – IMG senior guide Jonathan Schrock checked in as his team departed Uspallata in Argentina for the Aconcagua trailhead. The team will hike in to their first camp at Pampa de Lenas at nearly 10,000ft […]
Dec 29, 2022 – IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock called to report that Aconcagua Team 2 departed Mendoza this morning bout for Uspallata. Tonight, the team will prepare and stage their climb before departing for the trailhead tomorrow morning. All is well in Argentina!
28 December, 2022 In the morning Aconcagua Team 2, lead by IMG Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock, will be flying out of Mendoza to begin their climb of Aconcagua. The food in Mendoza is worth enjoying before the trip as Mendoza is well know for it’s amazing steak and wine,
Dec 18, 2022 – Senior IMG Guide Nickel Wood checked in from Aconcagua reporting that the team has made it safely back to Base Camp. While the team was unable to summit yesterday in challenging conditions, the team enjoyed stellar views of the Andes from nearly 22,000ft. The team will spend the day relaxing at […]
December 16, 2022 Great news from Nickel Wood today on Aconcagua! He reports that the wind has subsided and the team is headed up to Camp 3 at over 19,000ft. Their current plan is to spend tonight at Camp 3 and summit tomorrow. Sending our best to Argentina for our team on their summit push! […]
December 14, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Nickel Wood checked in to report that the team is at Camp 2. They are in good spirits and are hunkered down to rest, acclimatize and let some winds pass. Once the breezy weather has subsided, they will continue to high camp before attempting to summit. Looking forward […]
December 12, 2022 Our first Aconcagua team of the winter season has arrived at Camp 2. IMG Senior Guide Nickel Wood reports that the team is doing well and is getting ready for more climbing! Keep checking back here or on our Instagram for more updates from our Aconcagua teams! Audrey Simonson
