Expedition Departure Date EA060207 - Departed on FEB 6th |
Report Date 19/02/07 |
The Group sepended a extreme cold night at C2 on the 15th, and deccended to Base Camp the next day on bad visibility and snow. The weather stoped them cold and the desition to turn arround was wise as the climate deteriorated fast. They arrive to BC on Friday afternoon.
The hike back to the Laguna de Horcones trial head took 6 to 7 hours where a vehicle was waiting to take them to Penitentes for a fabulous celebratory feast as well as a hot shower and a nice cozy bed.
Sunday, after lunch, they traveled from Penitentes to Potrerillos where a fun rafting experience awaited them. Finally, they headed back to Mendoza and the hotel.
Today, we have meet in the moorning hours and plan the farawell lunch and departures. at 7:00 PM they went to The Vines tasting Room for sampling some of the best winee of Mendoza, and at press time the boys were trying to hold up their wine!.
Tomorow they will enjoy their last day in Mendoza, were the guides will issue their altitude certificates at the famous Familia Zuccardi Winery Lunch.
This has been a great group, we thank you all.
END OF EXPEDITION.
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Expedition Departure Date EA060207 - Departed on FEB 6th |
Report Date 15/02/07 |
The Group departed Plaza de Mulas BC without Head Guide Pablo Vitale, who has bronchitis and has to be evacuated. Under Mauricio Moreno Guidance, they went to C1 on Wensday and moved to C2 today, experiencing very high winds and extreme low temperatures. The plan is to "hang on" at C2 waiting for the weather to improve before moving to C3 tomorow. As this cold front swipes by the mountain, the continuation of this expedition now depends on temperatures and team member's strenght and health. |
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Expedition Departure Date EA060207 - Departed on FEB 6th |
Report Date 13/02/07 |
The Guides report last night from Plaza de Mulas BC states that they went to C1 on a beautiful day, and returned to BC testing their bodies at altitude. Lead Guide Pablo Vitale mentioned that everybody is very strong. Today they are enjoyng their last rest day at Plaza de Mulas BC, in preparation for their departure to altitude camps, and the summit.
The weather seems to be improving.
The Guides and group send their regards to team members Gareth and Jody, wishing them a safe flight home. |
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Expedition Departure Date EA060207 - Departed on FEB 6th |
Report Date 12/02/07 |
The altitude started to take its toll on the team, as Gareth Hughes and Jody Burns had to be evacuated by helicopter from Plaza de Mulas yesterday morning after enduring a rough night with mild pulmonar edema. They went to the clinic yesterday afternoon for a full check up, and their health is improving fast.
The rest of the group is in good condition and today they will climb up to Plaza Canada (C1), passing the 5.000 meter line, porting all the altitude gear, to descend back to Plaza de Mulas BC and rest tomorow in preparation for the altitud section of their expedition.
The weather is unstable but the forecast predicts an improvement for the following days.
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Expedition Departure Date EA060207 - Departed on FEB 6th |
Report Date 09/02/07 |
The Group entered the Park yesterday and hicked up to Confluencia BC (3.300).
Today they will go pay a visit to the mountain most spectacular face, The South Wall, as part of their aclimatization program.
After an early breakfast at the Dome, the group will set off for Plaza Francia. This trail will take them by the Horcones Inferior River (Horcones River Lower Fork), and later on by the glacier that feeds the river.
Spectacular views along the way will lead them to discover the immense amphitheater of the South Face: 3000 vertical meters of rock, ice and hanging glaciers that from time to time will leave the visitors astonished with an avalanche.
They will have lunch at “el mirador”, a panoramic platform that outlooks the South Face, and learn the facts and tales of the first daredevils that conquer it.
After having rested, the group will return to Confluencia BC. Our camp attendants will serve them a snack while they enjoy the sunset and get ready for a well-deserved dinner.
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Expedition Departure Date 06/02/07 Open Expedition |
Report Date 07/02/07 |
Our last open expedition of the season has departed Mendoza on a beatiful day bound to Los Penitentes, were the group will be spending the night before entering Aconcagua Park tomorow. Laura, Gareth, Cris, Markus, Jody and Cristopher, all from the UK, lead by Head Gide Pablo Vitale and assisted by Guide Mauricio Moreno left the city in great spirits. Good luck to them!!
Next Report will be posted on 09/02/07 |
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