Written By: sean on February 11, 2013 18 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 11

Message from Sean  – ‘We are heading up.  Had an immense snow fall last night.  We met friends who have just descended from Camp Colera – they didn’t manage to summit because of the hectic weather.  Hoping we manage to summit on Thursday…’

Written By: sean on February 10, 2013 11 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 10

The group climbed to Camp Nido today at 5500m and have returned to Base Camp – an 8.5 hr round trip.  Sean said that everyone is strong and looking good for the summit attempt this week.

They will spend tomorrow resting at BC and the plan is then to depart for Nido, spend two nights […]

Written By: sean on February 9, 2013 4 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 9

Message from Molly ‘Here’s a pic of us in the snow at Plaza on our rest day (yesterday).  It was snow, then sun, then snow, so the jackets were on and off all day. We just ate, hydrated, slept and did that all over again’.

From left to right in the photo – […]

Written By: sean on February 8, 2013 One Comment
Mt Aconcagua – day 8

Here’s a link to see where Mt Aconcagu is in the world!

Map: http://home.globalalerting.com/map.aspx?9ba875656b6a666e6c716a716e6e6e6e6e6e6e6fb6656f6866686d6f6f695e9c758b99ac6c8a9da6ac588c8b6a6f68696c685eac755ea575

Plaza de Mulas (base camp)

 

Written By: sean on February 8, 2013 9 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 7 and 8

Message from Molly –  ‘Here are some photos of the sunset from Plaza de Mulas last night. It was spectacular. Today (Thursday) we pushed to about 5250m, it was good. Please mention on the blog that we really appreciate everyone’s comments and support. We are following it too and save the pages to […]

Written By: sean on February 6, 2013 6 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 6

Today was a rest day at base camp (Plaza de Mulas).  Message from Sean ‘we are all amping up for a push up to Canada tomorrow’.

Canada is at 4900m.  After spending a bit of time at Canada getting used to the thin air, they will return to Plaza de Mulas tomorrow afternoon.

Written By: sean on February 5, 2013 6 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 5

Sean said that they had a great day yesterday trekking to Plaza Francia.  They saw an avalanche just after they arrived – it was a pretty terrifying but awesome sight.

They are now on their way to Plaza de Mulas (base camp) at 4260m where they will be able to enjoy luxuries such as hot showers, […]

Written By: sean on February 4, 2013 One Comment

Just received a message from Sean to say that everyone is in great spirits and doing well.  Franzi is keeping the group very amused! They’re having lots of fun and laughter and are looking forward to today’s trek to Plaza Francia.

Written By: sean on February 4, 2013 No Comment
Mt Aconcagua – day 4

After breakfast the group will do an acclimatisation trek to Plaza Francia at 4200m and spend a bit of time there getting used to the thinner air. They will descend back to Confluencia this afternoon and rest well before the long day ahead tomorrow trekking up to Plaza de Mulas (base camp).

Written By: sean on February 3, 2013 6 Comments
Mt Aconcagua – day 3

After breakfast at the Penitentes hostel, the group drove to the entrance of Horcones Park. They are now finally on their way, and will trek to Confluencia at 3368m.  Lunch, dinner and overnight in tents at Confluencia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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