{"id":28880,"date":"2024-12-30T10:25:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/?p=28880"},"modified":"2024-12-30T11:35:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T19:35:28","slug":"mt-vinson-and-aconcagua-teams-ready-to-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/2024\/12\/30\/img-news\/mt-vinson-and-aconcagua-teams-ready-to-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"IMG Aconcagua &#038; Vinson Teams Ready To Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>December 30, 2024<\/p>\n<p>We always say the hardest part of some expeditions is just getting started.\u00a0 Despite the bad weather for air travel over the last few days, our Aconcagua and Vinson climbers have navigated the challenges of cancelled and delayed flights, and made it to their respective destinations. Well done teams!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-28880 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[28880]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Aconcagua team at the hotel in Mendoza (Stu Johnson)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-28884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aconcagua-team-at-the-hotel-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-28884'>\n\t\t\t\tAconcagua team at the hotel in Mendoza (Stu Johnson)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[28880]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Enjoying the ambiance in Mendoza (Stu Johnson)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-28883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enjoying-the-ambiance-in-Mendoza-Stu-Johnson-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-28883'>\n\t\t\t\tEnjoying the ambiance in Mendoza (Stu Johnson)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>IMG Aconcagua leaders Stuart Johnson and Martin \u201cTincho\u201d Lucero report from Mendoza, Argentina that the team are all together and doing well.\u00a0 Yesterday they did their gear checks and wrapped getting the permits squared away.\u00a0 Today they are doing the final packing before they head for the mountains.\u00a0 The plan is to drive up to Penitentes (about 9000 ft)) where they will weigh the duffels and deliver them to the mule drivers.\u00a0 Then, they will drop down to the village of Las Cuevas for the night.\u00a0 All&#8217;s well in Argentina!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-28880 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[28880]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The team enjoy Antarctic cocktails in Punta! (Max Bond)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-28881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-team-enjoy-Antarctic-cocktails-in-Punta-Max-Bond-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-28881'>\n\t\t\t\tThe team enjoy Antarctic cocktails in Punta! (Max Bond)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[28880]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Magellen&#039;s well kissed foot in Punta (Max Bond)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-28882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Magellens-well-kissed-foot-in-Punta-Max-Bond-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-28882'>\n\t\t\t\tMagellen&#8217;s well kissed foot in Punta (Max Bond)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[28880]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"A penguin at the rookery near Punta (Max Bond)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-28885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-penguin-at-the-rookery-near-Punta-Max-Bond-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-28885'>\n\t\t\t\tA penguin at the rookery near Punta (Max Bond)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, 1500 miles further south of Aconcagua, \u00a0IMG Mt Vinson leader Max Bond reports that his team is all together in Punta Arenas, Chile, at the very southern tip of South America.\u00a0 Yesterday the team wrapped up their gear checks and got all checked in with ALE for the flights to Union Glacier (complete with drinks with Antarctic ice!). While they wait for favorable conditions for the 4.5 hour flight down to The Ice they have been seeing the sights around town. This included the obligatory visit to kiss the foot of Magellan (for good luck!) and visiting a local penguin rookery. \u00a0The weather is currently not looking great for flying tomorrow, so they will likely be waiting a bit longer.\u00a0 So far so good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 30, 2024 We always say the hardest part of some expeditions is just getting started.\u00a0 Despite the bad weather for air travel over the last few days, our Aconcagua and Vinson climbers have navigated the challenges of cancelled and delayed flights, and made it to their respective destinations. Well done teams! IMG Aconcagua leaders [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":28881,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,2,15],"tags":[82,84,107,80,79,104,120],"class_list":["post-28880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aconcagua","category-img-news","category-vinson-antarctica","tag-aconcagua","tag-antarctica","tag-argentina","tag-img","tag-international-mountain-guides","tag-mt-vinson","tag-punta-arenas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28880"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28880\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28891,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28880\/revisions\/28891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainguides.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}