Jan 6, 2023 – Senior Guide Jonathan Schrock called to report that Aconcagua Team 2 reached Camp 2 today. Tonight the team will rest at the nearly 18,000ft camp, resting and acclimatizing for the days ahead. Jonathan reported that the weather was good, light snow has been falling all day.

Senior Guide Jason Tanguay called to report that his team reached Camp 1 today. They will rest today, and begin their move to Camp 2 in the coming days by starting with a “carry” where the team carries their gear to the next camp, then returning to the lower camp to rest and recover that night.

Aconcagua Team 3 approaches camp 1 on Aconcagua (Jason Tanguay)

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 that the team will utilize on their ascent to the top of South America.

IMG Senior Guide Jason Tanguay checked in from Plaza Argentina Base Camp saying that the team enjoyed a clear hike to the 13,800ft camp, and the team will rest today and prepare for their carry to Camp 1 tomorrow morning. All is well in Argentina!

IMG Aconcagua Team 2 approaches Camp 1 on Aconcagua (Jonathan Schrock)

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 climb ahead.

IMG Senior Guide Jason Tanguay checked in from Uspallata with Aconcagua Team 3 and is hot on the heels of Team 2. Tomorrow they will drive to the trailhead and begin their ascent.

All is well in Argentina!

IMG Aconcagua Team 3 poses in Mendoza before they depart for Uspallata (Jason Tanguay)