Aconcagua Expedition Dispatches
Berg Adventures 2011 Aconcagua Expedition
January 8 – 28, 2011
The Berg Adventures 2011 Expedition team is ready to take on the challenges of Aconcagua at 22,841ft/6962m. Not only is it the highest peak in South America, but also the tallest mountain outside of Asia. This three-week expedition is an exciting and rewarding climb for those seeking an introduction to the demands of expedition climbing above 6000 meters.
We welcome you to follow along as we travel throughout Argentina from wine country to mountaintop.
Climbers:
- Maggie Peeke
- Stuart Peeke
- Todd Pendleton
Guides:
- Osvaldo Yupanqui
- Sergio Lopez
Cook:
- Simon Canaviri
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- January 27, 2011 – Photo Highlights from Aconcagua 2011
- January 27, 2011 – A Farewell Lunch at the Vineyard
- January 25, 2011 – Team Reunion Dinner in Mendoza
- January 24, 2011 – Off the Mountain
- January 22, 2011 – Todd’s Dispatch from the Summit
- January 22, 2011 – The Team Reaches the Summit in Excellent Conditions!
- January 21, 2011 – Preparing at Berlin Camp for Tomorrow’s Summit Attempt
- January 20, 2011 – Acclimatizing in Berlin and Massages in Mendoza
- January 19, 2011 – All is Well On and Off the Mountain
- January 18, 2011 – One Team Goes Up, Another Comes Down
- January 17, 2011 – Team Moves Up to Plaza Canada for the Night
- January 16, 2011 – Moving Gear to Plaza Canada
- January 15, 2011 – Acclimatization Day at Base Camp
- January 14, 2011 – Group Arrives at Plaza de Mulas
- January 13, 2011 – Getting Used to the Altitude at Confluencia Camp
- January 12, 2011 – And They’re Off
- January 11, 2011 – Getting Ready for the Climb in Los Penitentes
- January 10, 2011 – The Team Arrives in Mendoza
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