December 22, 2018

Camp 1 on Aconcagua (Luke Reilly)

Teams are on the move on Aconcagua.  Andy, Rikki and team successfully moved up and established Camp 1 today.  They are planning to carry and cache equipment up at Camp 2 tomorrow.  The views to the north from the Ameghino col will be spectacular for them.  On a clear day, you can see several other 6,000M peaks including Mercedario and La Mesa.  They will also get their first glimpse of the upper mountain as well while rounding the corner to Camp 2.

Jonathan’s expedition reported that they had a nice rest day at basecamp and that they’re doing well.  They plan to make a carry up to Camp 1 tomorrow to prep for the departure from basecamp.  Everyone is on a roll down in South America.

Luke Reilly

December 21, 2018

Just below Plaza Argentina (Luke Reilly)

Andy’s team and Jonathan’s team have  converged at Plaza Argentina.  Andy’s team opted to take another rest day at camp today and will be rested up for their hopeful move to Camp 1 tomorrow.

Jonathan and his crew will be taking a rest day tomorrow.  I’m sure everyone is having fun hanging out together at basecamp.  Some of the more recent amenities at Plaza Argentina make camp life pretty comfy.  I will keep you post on everyone’s progress tomorrow!

Luke Reilly

December 20, 2018

The trail to camp 1 (Luke Reilly)

Andy and Jonathan checked in today from Aconcagua and things are going well.  Jonathan and his team are down at the Casa de Piedra camp tonight and are looking forward to getting up to Plaza Argentina tomorrow and settling into basecamp.  There will be a nice meal waiting for them and maybe even a shower.

Andy reported that the team made a carry up to C1 today and the conditions were a little breezy but not too bad.  We will keep an eye on the weather but Andy’s team plans to move up to C1 tomorrow.  Everything is moving forward on Aconcagua.

Luke Reilly

December 17, 2018

Both teams have checked in and things are off to a smooth start this year in Argentina.

Andy and his team have pulled into Casa de Piedra after their second day on the trail.  Basecamp is just around the corner and they’ll get an early start out of the gate tomorrow morning.  The brave souls in the group will make the chilly river crossing in the morning on foot while others may choose to jump on the mules for a free ride.  Both options are fun and will no doubt get the group laughing.  I’ll keep you posted on when they arrive at the Plaza Argentina Basecamp.

Jonathan Schrock and crew have secured their Aconcagua climbing permits and all the food packing and gear prep has been done in Mendoza.  Solid work, guys.  Sometimes the hardest job is just getting out the door!  They are enjoying a meal in Mendoza this evening and I’m sure the team is buzzing with excitement with the thought of getting to Penitentes tomorrow.

Luke Reilly