Stories: Aconcagua
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C2 Tagged
The Aconcagua team tagged C2 yesterday with ease and came back down to C1 for today’s rest day. All are feeling remarkably strong and now, all that remains is finding…
Read the storyAconcagua Summit Bid Begins
The Aconcagua team checked in with another update, they are on their way up! The group tagged Camp 1 yesterday on an acclimatization move and gear carry in just three…
Read the storyOnward to Plaza de Argentina
We got word last night from the team on Aconcagua at Casa de Piedras, where they rested after 2 days of trekking 30 kilometers up the valley. There has been…
Read the story2011 Aconcagua Expedition Begins
Alpenglow’s 2011 Aconcagua Expedition is underway! The team of five, which will be guided by Alpenglow’s owner, Adrian Ballinger, and lead guide Jaime Avila arrived in Mendoza on Monday. They spent a…
Read the storyWrapping up Winter Programs in South America
After two extremely successful programs in January (Ecuador and Argentina), our clients and guides have gone their separate ways. Callum returned to real life in California, Nik is enjoying a…
Read the storyAconcagua Summit Photos
The Alpenglow Team is back in Mendoza, and has been celebrating with all the good treats Argentina has to offer – especially great Malbec and big steaks. They’ll spend the…
Read the storySteak Tomorrow!
The team is back in basecamp (Plaza de Mulas) enjoying Cokes and homemade pizza from our local cook. Last night was cold and windy at high camp so the group…
Read the storyAll summit Aconcagua!
Just a very quick post to let family, friends, and blog followers know that our Aconcagua team has summited in excellent conditions and they felt great on the summit. We…
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