January 2, 2012 Early on New Year’s day, the first IMG team of the season stood on top of Aconcagua. Weather was exceptionally good from high camp to the summit and then a nasty snowstorm on the way down. All are tired, but safe and happy. Today they’re descending to Plaza Mulas on the Horcones […]
December 31, 2011 One last blog post this year – straight from Phil to the IMG staff. I thought it would be a nice way to end the year on the IMG Blog. Enjoy! Hey, spoke with Eben and Greg late this afternoon. All is well to end the year. Greg is at C1 with […]
December 28, 2011 Another great call just 5 minutes ago from the team at C2. The move went well. Weather remains good and the team has been performing well. Forecast for the next few days is also positive. The chess game begins. Trick is to put themselves in the right place at the right time […]
December 27, 2011 A carry day and a move day is very typically for an expedition climb like Denali or Aconcagua. It allows the team to move the needed supplies up to the next higher camp and it allows the team time to acclimate. No matter how fit or experienced the climber, they still need […]
December 26, 2011 After a big carry day on Christmas to C1, the team wanted to take the opportunity to send Christmas greetings and a photo from base camp. They’re on the move again today, the 26th, heading for C1 at 16,000 ft. Phil Ershler
December 25, 2011 Nice rest day at base camp. Plaza Argentina is about 13,600’. The team called in from there on Christmas Eve. Mellow day to rest, sort gear, eat and drink. Burgers were on the menu.   Christmas day will be a big carry to Camp 1, around 16,200’ Heck of a way to spend […]
December 24, 2011 The team all reached Aconcagua base camp, or Plaza Argentina, on the 23rd. A couple of headaches, to be expected, but nothing serious. A quart of water and some extra attention to breathing always helps. Checking in with the Argentina Park officials at base camp, resting, eating and drinking are the order […]
December 22, 2011 Quick phone call this afternoon from the team at Casa Piedra, their second camp on the approach to Aconcagua base camp. A bit breezy the last couple of hours into camp but no problem. Everyone’s doing well. They wanted everyone to know that dinner tonight was a tortellini with their homemade zucchini, […]
December 22, 2011 The first Aconcagua team for the 2011/12 season is on the trail. Guides Eben Reckord, Kelly Ryan and Martin Lucero met in Mendoza on December 17 to make final food purchases and organize gear. The team arrived on the 19th, did gear checks and then secured their permits the morning of the […]
February 23, 2011 Aconcagua season has ended with the return of our 4th successful team. 4 for 4 – we’ll take it. More importantly, everyone’s back with all fingers and toes intact! This is a tough mountain, particularly when it’s climbed in good style. IMG needs to take a moment and again congratulate all the […]
