Aconcagua Vacas Valley 25th January 2025

Leaders: Chris Mothersdale & Gustavo

10th February 2025 - Summit Success for The Team

On Saturday, Tuti, Ollie, Andy, Adam and Mike reached the summit of Aconcagua. All the team are now in Plaza de Mulas base camp.

7th February 2025 - All Good at Camp 3 Guanacos

Chris called in today to say all is well with the team and they have been practicing some skills and relaxing at the camp. They will likely move up to Colera today, with a plan of making a summit bid on the 8th Feb.

5th February 2025 - To Camp 2

One of the team sent through an update of their journey so far and a few more pictures.

The trail out of Camp 1 was initially a steep pull on loose rock. Towering overhead was the Polish glacier and the very summit of Aconcagua. Still a long way to go 😳

On reaching the bealach between Cerro Ameghino and Aconcagua we were rewarded 👀 north of a spectacular snowy Andean 🏔️ vista.

Cerro Ameghino (5,950m). We crossed the bealach; the small notch on the right hand side. Amazing scenery. Beautiful day 😃

Stunning views

4th February 2025 - Carry to Camp 2

Today the team carried up to camp 2- Gunacos.

Carry to Camp 2

1st February 2025 - First Carry to Camp 1

Today the team are making their first carry to Camp 1 at 4900m and will return back to base camp this afternoon.

30th January 2025 - Team at Base Camp

Yesterday, the team arrived at Plaza Argentinas base camp (4200m). They will spend the next couple of days resting, acclimtising and making a load carry to Cmap 1 (4900m).

29th January 2025 - Trek Day 2

The team sent through some picture they are now at Casa de piedra, there was a thunder storm just as they got to camp but it clear now and hey have had their first views of Aconcagua. The tents are all set up and they are waiting for dinner.

The team on their way to Pampa de Lenas at 2900m

29th January 2025 - Trek to Pampa De Lenas

Yesterday the team had a great first day on the trek to Pampa de Lenas. Today they head to Casa de Piedra where they will get their first glimpse of Aconcagua.

28th January 2025 - Trekking to Base Camp

Today the team are starting their 3 day walk to Plaza Argeninas Base Camp. They will stop at Pampa de Lenas tonight.

25th January 2025 - Departing Today

The team will fly to Mendoza today, arriving tomorrow into Argentina. They will make their final preparations and collect their permits before heading to Penitentes.