February 15, 2019 Rob checked in this afternoon and reported that their carry to Camp 3 today was successful and that the team was moving well. He also mentioned that the carry was powered by pancakes. It’s always smart to start off the day with a hearty meal in the mountains and pancakes definitely will […]
February 14, 2019 Winds have finally calmed down on Aconcagua and Rob was able to get the crew up to Camp II. The ball is rolling now. They’re going to take advantage of the good weather tomorrow as well, and make a carry up to Camp III. Once the carry to Camp III is completed, […]
February 13, 2019 Cheers to Rikki and his Aconcagua expedition. The group had their final meal together in Mendoza last night and are now making arrangements to head back home. Aconcagua weather wasn’t exactly cooperative for their expedition, but everybody is happy and healthy and that’s what counts. Nice work to this team for hanging […]
February 12, 2019 The Robert/Leo Aconcagua team hunkered down at Camp I today and took a rest day and were able to regroup after the heavy winds yesterday and the day before. Winds are still being a little stingy but things are supposed to calm down starting tomorrow midday. They will take advantage of the […]
February 11, 2019 The wind is being persistent on Aconcagua. Rob and crew have made it to Camp I at approximately 16,400′ and they’re getting a good dose of high winds but are hunkered down for the night. The forecast is calling for the winds to start calming down tomorrow and we will hope this […]
February 10, 2019 Rikki Dunn and team gave it the old college try today on Aconcagua but wind was not their friend. Not unusual on Aconcagua but always disappointing. Lots of work to get that close and not be able to stand on top. BUT bottom line is that everyone comes home, and everyone comes […]
February 8, 2019 Rikki and crew took a well-deserved rest day at Camp 2 yesterday. They’ve all been working hard to keep the train on the tracks and they’re right on schedule. One thing that is equally as important as climbing hard on longer expeditions, is resting well too. It’s important to let our bodies […]
February 6, 2019 Our two teams on Aconcagua checked in this afternoon. Rikki and his group were able to establish Camp 2 around 18,000 feet and the weather continues to cooperate. The upper mountain on Aconcagua can be a pretty windy and cold place, but the mountain is being nice these days. Historically, the first […]
February 5, 2019 Rikki chimed in this afternoon to let me know it’s the best weather he has ever seen on Aconcagua. Let’s hope that holds so they can get into position for a summit attempt and get a good shot at the top. The team is settled in at Camp 1 this evening after […]
February 4, 2019 The Aconcagua train is rolling on the tracks now. The Rikki/Martin team has established and settled into Camp 1 (16,200′). Rikki said that “…all is well. Team is doing great! Stellar weather!” I always like to receive text messages like that. They will most likely make a carry up to Camp 2 […]
