Aconcagua 4th January 2025 Expedition News Page

Leader: Gustavo

15th January 2025 - Team at Camp 3 Guanacos

The team have now reached Camp 3 Guanacos at 5450m. They will wait here to pick the best weather day for summiting. Once they have picked their day they will move up to the top camp, Camp Colera.

12th January 2025 - Load Carry to Camp 1

The team have completed their first load carry up to camp 1. Today they will have a rest day, go and have their checks with the Doctor and prepare their equipment rady for moving up.

Trek up to Camp 1

9th January 2025 - Arrived at Base Camp

The team trekked to Plaza Argentinas, the base camp on the Vacas Valley side of the mountain. They will spend the next few days acclimatising and getting ready for moving up to Camp 1.

8th January 2025 - First Views of Aconcagua

The team got their first views of Aconcagua when they arrived into Casa de Piedra this afternoon.

7th January 2025 - Trek to Pampa de Lenas

Today the team started their three day trek to Plaza Argentinas base camp. They have now arrived at their first camp on the way in, Pampa de Lenas and are celebrating with a BBQ.

6th January 2025

The team and their luggage have arrived. This morning they met their guide “Tutu” and have had a full kit check. They will set off for Penetenties at 2pm local time after lunch. Tomorrow they will begin their trek to base camp.

2nd January 2025 - Next Stop Mendoza

The team will be departing on Saturday for Argentina. They will make their final preparations and obtain their permits before heading to Penitentes, the start of the trail for Aconcagua base camp.