December 30, 2019 Nice to summit but nice to know that the team’s returned to high camp. Even nicer still is to learn that they’ve done the work and made it down to their new base camp at Plaza Mulas. Up one side and down another – pretty cool. One day’s hike remains, meaning the […]
December 29, 2019 We had good news yesterday from Tanzania and good news came in this morning from Argentina. Jonathan, Leo, Sasha and the team summited Aconcagua today. A huge congratulations. Jonathan texted that they summited in light cloud, light snow and light wind, and that all was well. Make no mistake: Aconcagua is […]
December 27, 2019 Holiday or not, the team’s been busy making carries and moving higher up the side of Aconcagua. Today they’re at C2 taking a rest. Yesterday they carried to C3, high camp, in very good conditions. Here’s hoping that continues! Climbing Aconcagua is about managing yourself while making “carries and moves.” This entails […]
December 24, 2019 I received a text from Jonathan on Christmas Eve saying: “Back from carry. Settled into C1. Windy but clear. Fast carry. All is well. Almost forgot – Merry Christmas.†What an amazing place to spend Christmas, and what an amazing challenge with which to begin the New Year. Phil Ershler
December 22, 2019 The first 3 days on Aconcagua are fairly easy. All are reasonably pleasant, carrying only a light pack. What a super way to get the legs warmed up and a good ‘jump’ on the acclimatization process. Jonathan, Leo, Sasha and team have reached base camp (Plaza Argentina) at about 13,600’, taken a […]
December 18, 2019 Jonathan, Leo, Sasha and crew have left Mendoza and spent a night in Penitentes. Today, 18 Dec, they are beginning their hike into base camp. Three days with light packs is pretty much perfect from an acclimatization standpoint. They’ll sleep a bit higher each night without having ‘busted their butts’ on any […]
December 16, 2019 Our first Aconcagua team of the season is now in Mendoza! The shopping and packing is complete, gear checks are done, and the permit is in hand. Guides Jonathan and Sasha have the team prepped and ready to head to the base of the mountain tomorrow. It’s a big mountain and a […]
November 21, 2019 If Aconcagua is on your winter ‘wish list’, let’s make it happen! We have room on the following climbs: December 14, led by Jonathan Schrock January 25, led by Rikki Dunn February 1, led by Robert Jantzen Why not start the new year off right by climbing one of the Seven Summits […]
November 5, 2019 We’ve had two spots open on Jonathan Schrock’s Dec 14 – Jan 5 Aconcagua trip and it’s not too late to sign up! Climb the highest mountain outside of Asia with one of the most talented guides on the planet! Email office@mountainguides.com for more information. Heather Garland
February 19, 2019 I received a Garmin inReach text yesterday at 3:05PM local time in Argentina, “All is well. 100% on top!” After all the hard work and patience, everything has paid off. Robert, Leo and his crew of climbers have successfully topped out on the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and they’ve done […]
