January 4, 2012 Another good day on the Ice. Weather improved and Greg and team moved up to high camp. Winds about 10 mph kept the walk into camp plenty cool. Team is preparing dinner and gear for a probable summit attempt in the morning. Forecast is encouraging and they’re exactly where they should be […]
January 4, 2012 Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, 34, was fatally shot on Sunday, January 1 at Mount Rainier National Park. After a driver failed to pull over during a routine traffic stop, Ranger Anderson set up a road block to intercept the driver. The assailant got out of his vehicle and shot Ranger Anderson and […]
January 3, 2012 Just spoke with Greg. They made the right call, even yesterday, with taking a rest day at C1 today. Weather was iffy and no reason to move higher into bad weather. They’re in a great position to hang tight and take their shot when the weather says now. If winds die and […]
January 3, 2012 Got word from Greg late last night. They had a great day carrying to high camp. Weather was pretty much flawless. Tomorrow looks like a good day for a rest at C1 and some additional acclimatization. They need 2 good days of weather to move up to high camp and take a […]
January 2, 2012 Early on New Year’s day, the first IMG team of the season stood on top of Aconcagua. Weather was exceptionally good from high camp to the summit and then a nasty snowstorm on the way down. All are tired, but safe and happy. Today they’re descending to Plaza Mulas on the Horcones […]
January 1, 2012 Mike Hamill made a final check-in today from Arusha. Â The gang had a great safari and saw lots of big game. Â Everyone’s headed home today with great memories, stories and pictures. Â A couple of long flights home and it’s a wrap. Â Once again everybody, nice job. Now it’s time to kick off […]
