The group landed safely in Mendoza last night and went straight to the very comfy and luxurious Executive Park Suites hotel. They were soon tucked up and fast asleep.

This morning they are applying for their park permits, collecting hired gear and will depart the lovely city of Mendoza (famous for it’s olive oil […]

The Mt Aconcagua 2013 expedition team of eight depart Joburg tomorrow morning at 09.30am and arrive in Mendoza, Argentina at 8pm.  Tania says she feels like a kid she’s so excited. Everyone is busy packing and re-packing their gear, trying to squeeze in the extra snacks, choccies, two minute noodles and smash etc etc – tucker for […]

Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Eleven of us summited at 8am this morning in icy conditions. Everyone is shattered but in tears and overjoyed to have made it. Lunch back down at Barafu Hut and then descend all the way to Zanzibar to celebrate!

This morning the group took a slow trek through the wild alpine desert to Barafu Hut (4600m).  This afternoon they will try to get as much rest as possible before they depart for the summit at midnight tonight.

Message from Sean – We’ve arrived at Barafu.  Everyone is well. Tumi wants a burger!  We’re all […]

Message from Sean  – tasty dinner tonight – veg sauce on rice with pancakes. Pineapple dessert. Everyone in good spirits. Pic of the group taken yesterday…

Message from Sean yesterday – we got a fantastic view of the peak today. It had snowed the day before so it was beautifully dusted.

Today the group ascended the great Baranco wall, and then descended over gently sloped hills and valleys to the spectacular Karanga camp (3900m).

Climbing the wall. […]

Message from Sean – everyone doing well after a great sleep. Eggs, oats and pineapple for brekkie. Beaut weather and views of the summit dome.

Today the walk becomes steeper but very scenic, along narrow valley ridges and over rocky sections towards the Moorland zone.  Dinner and overnight at Baranco camp (3950m).

Finally on their way to the start of the climb

Sean left O R Tambo yesterday with a group of 9 climbers. After a nightmare of a mission dealing with Kenya Airways and partner Precision Airways the group arrived in Kilimanjaro last night but without their gear bags. So everyone spent […]

This morning everyone will be recuperating in Terskol from a very tough 5 days on the mountain. Later on, they will drive to Mineralyne vody airport for the flight this evening to Moscow.

Tomorrow will be spent at leisure in Moscow. Home time for most of the team tomorrow evening.

Many thanks to the Elbrus 2010 group […]