Happy in Mendoza
The private expedition completed the Aconcagua traverse and came down happily to the city today. As with most climbers this though season, the weather made it too dangerous to reach the summit. The AP private expedition accomplished a brave climb, they made it to High Camp and completed the Aconcagua traverse, despite the winds and cold temperatures of previous days. I am sending a picture ot the other side of the mountain, the base camp Plaza de...
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The team moved to High Camp
Sunday -19600ft-. They face the final stage of the climb, to try the 22.841ft summit of Mt Aconcagua, or to do the Traverse; climb to High Camp, and then go down via the Normal route, the other side of the mountain. I will keep you posted!
Nicolás GarcíaAP Mendoza
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Camp II
Guide Carlos Liendo just called from his sat phone to say that they are all ok and moving to Camp II. This means they are crossing the 5000 m of altitude, to get to the 18000 ft camp. Although the strong winds of the last days broke one of their tents, Johny and the guides are fine and having a good climb. I attach a picture from a previous trip.Nicolás GarcíaAP Mendoza
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Arrival to Plaza Argentina
Climber Johny Bergius and his guides, Carlos Liendo and Larry Holmgreen, are having their well deserved rest day today. They arrived to base camp Plaza Argentina (14.000 ft aprox) yesterday, after a 3-day hike. Everything is fine. "Johny is feeling strong", said Carlos, via sat phone. I will write more when they call. I post a picture of the trail, from a previous expedition, so you can see the place. Regards!
Nicolás GarcíaAP...
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On the trail
Johny and his guides hit the trail today.
After seeing that the mules carry all the load of the expedition -literally- they headed towards the trailhead (Punta de Vacas). They have a 3 day trek head. Forecast indicates fine weather! I will pass the news as they call me from the mountain. Regards!Nicolás GarcíaAP Mendoza
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Our second expedition of the season left town today
After a succesful acclimatization to Mendoza's steaks and Malbec wine, our second expedition of the season left town today. The british climber John Bergius and the guides Carlos Liendo (Chile) and Larry Holmgreen (Alaska) headed towards Los Penitentes.
This ski resort functions in summer as starting point for many expeditions. Tomorrow they will hit the trail, as our arrieros (gauchos) load the mules with the group supplies. It will take t...
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