Aconcagua 28th January 2023

Aconcagua 28th January 2023

Leader: Pablo Kuntz

14th February 2023 - Summit Success for the Team

Pablo has called to say the team arrived back in Mendoza last night after their successful summit bid on the 11th February. They have a few days to relax and explore Mendoza, before their flights home on the 18th Feb.

All being well Pablo will send some pictures through later today.

9th February 2023 - Going For The Summit on 11th Feb

Pablo has messaged to say: Today the team have practiced crampon use and rested at C2. The weather forecast is looking excellent, so tomorrow we move to C3, with a plan to summit on the 11th.

Leaving Base Camp on the 6th February

6th February 2023 - The team are ready to start moving up the mountain.

The team have been acclimatising at base camp. They have made their ascent of Colorado Peak and also made their carry up to Camp 1. Now they are ready to start progressing up Aconcagua.

Anna has sent some photos through of the views they've had so far on their journey to base camp.

31st January 2023 - The Team Are On Their Way

After arriving into Mendoza on the 29th Jan, Pablo and the team made their final preparations and obtained their permits before making the 4 hour drive to Penitentes. Today the group will start their 3 day trek to Plaza Argentinas, base camp on the Vacas valley side of the mountain.