Our 2014 Aconcagua expedition has come to an end. Our team of international climbers from Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, United States and Bolivia all travelled to Argentina with one goal in mind – to reach the top of the Western Hemisphere. The team faced many challenges from hectic travel conditions on their way over to the wild weather Aconcagua is known for. Our summit team braved heavy winds, polar like conditions at high camp and even got stuck in a snow-storm on their descent from the summit. But with the proper gear, great training and outstanding determination this group challenged themselves and stood on the summit of Aconcagua – 22,841ft (6,962m). Great job team!
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Aconcagua climber Rafael Etges captured footage of the climb on his Go Pro. Enjoy his awesome video!
The adventure begins! After many complications due to delayed flights and hectic weather Jean-Pierre arrives – still with a smile on his face and bags in hand!
There’s no better way to relax before a big climb then lounging poolside at the Park Hyatt and sampling some of Mendoza’s sparkling wine.
The team is together at last and enjoying lunch at one of our favorite argentine restaurants .
Osvaldo, Maria, Sergio and Alex making sure we have all the right items to fuel our team for a successful climb.
An excited team of Aconcagua climbers!
Longtime Berg Adventure climbers and good friends Doc Martin from North Carolina and Dennis Comfort from Seattle travelled to Argentina together to stand side by side on this great mountain.
Resting and reflecting on route to Confluencia Camp
Jean-Pierre enjoying Confluencia Camp
Plaza de Mulas is a great place to spend our first few nights. Climbers can enjoy many things at Base Camp and one of our favorites is the local Argentine wine!
We even have movie night at Plaza de Mulas!
Simon at Plaza Canada – Our Camp I
Martial and Marie-Jo enjoying Plaza Canada
Rafael having fun at Plaza Canada
No matter what challenges she faces Margaret always has a big smile on her face!
The team in our dinning tent at Plaza Canada
Enjoying pancakes and Canadian maple syrup at 4,910m(16,108ft)!
Arriving back at camp Cananda after a long day of hiking to our cozy North Face Tents and hot tea!
Wally calls into the Berg Adventures office in Alberta Canada to give updates on how the team is doing.
Life at camp isn’t always what it seems to be!
But we enjoy it anyways!
Osvaldo arrives at Nido de Condors camp to drop gear
Arriving at Nido de Condors to find Maria had hot soup waiting to warm us up!
Waking up to polar-like conditions on Aconcagua. Wind and snow make for very challenging climbing conditions.
The team takes on very challenging weather to attempt the ultimate goal – reaching the top of the Western Hemisphere.
Our Aconcagua Summit Team knows the importance of proper layers. Marie-Jose, Rafael, Simon and Margaret along with their guides had very tough conditions during summit day and the proper gear was essential for their success!
We are constantly reminded how great this mountain truly is! Until next year Aconcagua!
