January 15th, 2025 IMG’s first Aconcagua program just wrapped up. Led by Stu Johnson and Tincho Lucero, the team had a successful trip, reaching the summit despite snowy conditions. Stu shared his experience guiding the trip with the following summary: The feeling of climbing into the sky is difficult to describe, but it is one […]
January 13th, 2025 Stu Johnson reports the team had a smooth trip back to Mendoza yesterday, and they are now catching their breath and getting ready for their long flights back home. They sent back some nice photos from the hike out via the Horcones River valley, completing their east to west traverse of the […]
January 9, 2025 The team did a great job getting up early, packing up their gear and Camp 2, descending the fixed ropes to Camp 1 and then the Branscomb Glacier back to Vinson Base Camp. Even better, their timing was perfect to catch the Twin Otter flight back to Union Glacier Camp from where […]
January 8th, 2025 With a strong team and good weather, Max Bond called at 9:00 PM Antarctica time to report that the team had reached the summit! They are currently descending to camp 2. We are looking forward to seeing summit photos tomorrow once they are back to basecamp. All is well in Antarctica!
January 7th, 2025 Max Bond checked in to report that the team moved up to Camp 2 today. They departed Camp 1 in the “afternoon” (Antarctica time) after the sun finally came around Vinson and hit them, they headed for the fixed ropes that ascend the steeper slopes leading to Camp 2 at about 12,400 ft. […]
January 7th, 2025 Stu Johnson checked in from Aconcagua to report that the team made a successful move up to Camp 2 (17,953 ft) where they are tucked in and doing well. Their plan is to take a well-deserved acclimatization and rest day tomorrow, before they do the final carry up to the high camp. […]
January 6th, 2025 We talked to both Stu Johnson on Aconcagua and Max Bond on Vinson who have confirmed that their respective teams successfully moved up yesterday! On Aconcagua the climbers moved up to Camp 1 (16,372 ft) and are doing well. Up next for the team will be a carry up to Camp 2 […]
January 4th, 2025 Max Bond reports, “The cache was found and uncovered, the tents are set up, and the cook tent is on its way. All is good at Vinson Basecamp!”
January 4, 2025 Stu reports that the team had a nice rest day yesterday at the 13,800 ft Plaza Argentina BC and everyone is doing well. Today the team will “climb high, sleep low” with a carry up to Camp 1 (16,372 ft) and then returning for another night at Base Camp. This is a […]
January 2nd, 2025 IMG Leader Max Bond reports that the team had a smooth flight last “night” (its 24 hour daylight!) into the Union Glacier Base Camp (79°46’05″S 83°15’42’W) in the Ellsworth Land area of Antarctica. The team were not able to continue on to the Vinson Base camp, so they erected their tents and […]
