January 29, 2012 We knew IMG Senior Guide, Josh Tapp, and Argentine guide, Leandro Villegas, had a super strong team this trip.  The high winds began yesterday and are forecasted to continue into the middle of this coming week.  We also knew that a well-prepared, strong team might be able to find a little seam […]

January 27, 2012 IMG Senior Guide, Josh Tapp, called in today at 10:30 am Seattle time to report his team with Argentine guide, Leandro Villegas, was a high camp.  Weather was nice, somewhat warm actually.  Some winds are forecasted for tomorrow but the team plans on getting up and taking a look.  With a couple […]

January 26, 2012 In case you missed it, Eben’s Aconcagua team had a couple mishaps with some produce and their byproducts.  This IMG Blog Exclusive Follow-up illustrates what went wrong with some incredible photographic evidence. Below you’ll find a photo of the green pepper that, unfortunately, didn’t make it to base camp. You’ll also find […]

January 26, 2012 Got a very happy phone call this morning from C2 on Aconcagua. The crew had a great carry day to high camp. Up and down in under 3 hours. This is an exceptionally strong team and they seem to be having just a super time. Weather is clear and sunny with about […]

January 25, 2012 Josh Tapp called in from Camp 2 on Aconcagua. Couldn’t have been a better day. Sunny, warm and not a breath of wind.  He and his team made short work of the climb today. They plan on carrying to High Camp tomorrow. Phil Ershler

January 24, 2012 Josh Tapp called in from Camp 1 today with good news – they carried to C2 without issue. Their feathers were ruffled a little in last night’s storm that handed them 50mph+ winds, but in the end everything held up nicely. They’re a fit crew. They’ll move to C2 tomorrow. And Eben […]

January 22, 2012 We received some good news from Aconcagua this afternoon. Eben called in from High Camp after he and most of his team summitted. Cold temps but generally a nice summit day. They’ll rest up tonight and head down to Plaza de Mulas tomorrow, then it’s just an 18 mile hike out to […]

January 21, 2012 Josh Tapp reports that he and his team had a great rest day and are fired up for the carry to C1 tomorrow. Eben called in from High Camp and aside from the bitterly cold temperatures, they’re all doing just fine and are looking forward to givin-it-a-go tomorrow. They’ll likely get a […]

January 20, 2012 Josh Tapp called in from Plaza Argentina in good spirits. The team made short work of the trail today and are enjoying a little down time at Base Camp. They’ll take a rest day tomorrow – maybe stretch the legs a little but generally speaking they’ll just hang out and get their […]