January 11, 2013 We got word from Greg this morning that the IL-76 had landed and they were about to board. They are officially en route home. Tye Chapman
Archive: January, 2013
South America Is The Place To Be
January 10, 2012 Let’s do a head count on who is where in South America… IMG Guides Ty Gimenez, Peter Adams and Martin Lucero and their team are relaxing at Camp 2 on Aconcagua enjoying a rest day, a bit of an audible from their original plan, but well within bounds. They’ll forgo a carry […]
Vinson Team On Deck
January 9, 2013 Greg called this afternoon to say that they’re on deck to catch a flight from Union Glacier, Antarctica back to Punta Arenas, Chile tomorrow morning. They’re cautiously optimistic – it’s all determined by the weather at this point. Greg will give us an update in the morning. Tye Chapman
Aconcaua Team Updates
January 9, 2013 Ty G. called in from Camp 2 on Aconcagua today with an “all is well” report. They made the move today without issue. The wind isn’t too bad and there’s plenty of water flowing through camp making things a little easier for the guides. Tomorrow, they’ll push up to High Camp with […]
Get The Gear…Portlandia Style
January 9, 2013 I can’t say everybody will find this as hilarious as we do, but it’s a fun look at an issue a lot of people have in our world. Enjoy! Get the gear, and get the right gear…just not ALL of it! Tye Chapman
Packing For Everest
January 9, 2013 Ang Jangbu reports that he made it safely back to Kathmandu from the Christmas Kili trip. Now he and his staff are starting to work on prepping gear for Everest. They will be sending food, fuel, tents, oxygen, and other equipment ahead of the climbers in the coming weeks for establishing the […]
Slight Delay In Mendoza
January 8, 2013 IMG Guide Peter Anderson called from Mendoza today at 12:30 pm PST. A number of duffels were delayed on their flight and they just picked up the last one today at noon. Because of this, the team has been delayed for a day in Mendoza and will depart tomorrow for the Penitentes […]
Up Down And All Around
January 8, 2013 Up on Aconcagua – Ty, Martin, Peter and team are at C1 and will be making their carry today to C2. Down on Aconcagua – Peter, Leandro, Josh and team will be heading to Penitentes, finishing up packing and getting ready to begin their approach tomorrow. And, way down on Vinson Massif […]
Revolving Door In South America
January 5, 2013 A few things to report from Argentina today. First is that everyone from Josh Tapp’s group is now on their way home. Josh arrives home tomorrow. Leandro, one of our great Argentine guides who was working with Josh, is going through a final check of group gear for our next team, led […]
Taking A Break At Base Camp
January 4, 2013 Ty G. called in today to report that they had a great day on the trail and made it to Base Camp (aka Plaza Argentina) in good form this afternoon. They’ll spend two night here getting rested up and acclimatized. Tomorrow is an easy ‘rest and recover’ day, though they may take […]