January 18, 2026 Max Bond reports from Aconcagua that they’ve descended to the Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at about 13,800 ft, on the opposite side of the mountain from where they began (the “360 route”). Now they are enjoying the thick air and some tasty food and beverages and planning to hike out the […]
January 17, 2026 Max reports from Camp 3 that the team had a good day, reaching the summit and then descending back to Camp 3. It was very cold for the ascent, but warmed up near the summit as they got less wind. All total, it was a 14 hour roundtrip, 9.5 up and 4.5 […]
January 16, 2026 Max checked in to say that the team had a nice climb today up to Camp 3, also known as Berlin, at about 19,500 ft. There is plenty of snow on the route this year, so they have been wearing boots and crampons, which is nicer than hiking on talus and dirt! […]
January 16, 2026 Max Bond reports that the team are doing well after a couple nights at Camp 2 (about 18,000 ft). Yesterday they took a hike a bit higher up to stretch the legs and assess their acclimatization. Everyone is feeling good so the plan is to move up to the high camp (about […]
January 13, 2026 Max Bond reports from Aconcagua that yesterday the team moved up to Camp 1 at about 16,300. The weather is good and they were able to send some photos. Well done, team!
January 8, 2026 IMG Guide Max Bond reports that the team had another successful day of trekking: “All is well, great day finishing the trek to BC! We woke up to light showers which was a surprise! We crossed the river by mule (very fun) and after a half hour or so, it turned to […]
January 7, 2026 The team just pulled in to Casa de Piedras (10,629′) late this afternoon (Argentina time), and we promptly received the following dispatch from IMG guide Max Bond along with some fresh photos: “All is well! Another incredible day trekking! Everyone feeling good, and we got in just before the afternoon showers hit!”. […]
January 6, 2026 Quick check in from IMG Guide Max Bond, “Excellent first day, we made it to Pampa de Leñas in great style! Everyone is feeling good!” The team hiked up the Vacas River today and reached first camp (9,678 ft/2864 m). Tomorrow they’ll make their way to Casa de Piedra (10,629 ft/3245 m). […]
January 5, 2026 IMG lead guide Max Bond reports that the team arrived on schedule to Mendoza Argentina, with all their luggage. Well done, that’s the first challenge of the trip! Yesterday they got their climbing permits, did some errands around town, and finished getting all packed up. This morning they traveled by van up […]
February 6th, 2025 We are happy to announce that International Mountain Guide’s Tyler Nachand and team summited Aconcagua this morning, and are now resting at Camp 3. After waiting out bad weather at Camp 2, the team enjoyed clear skies and calm winds and reached the summit comfortably in the sun, a rarity on the […]
