Aconcagua 2022.12 Archives - Madison Mountaineering https://madisonmountaineering.com/cat-dispatches/aconcagua/aconcagua-2022-12/ Come climb with us! Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:11:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://madisonmountaineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Bug-512x512-32x32.png Aconcagua 2022.12 Archives - Madison Mountaineering https://madisonmountaineering.com/cat-dispatches/aconcagua/aconcagua-2022-12/ 32 32 180905011 Preparing for the Carry to Camp 1 https://madisonmountaineering.com/preparing-for-the-carry-to-camp-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preparing-for-the-carry-to-camp-1 https://madisonmountaineering.com/preparing-for-the-carry-to-camp-1/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:29:55 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=26683 The team brought in the New Year with an acclimatization hike around Base Camp, as they prepare to make their first carry up to Camp 1 tomorrow! Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with todays dispatch from Plaza de Mulas: Hello and happy New Year from Aconcagua Base Camp (4367m/14,327ft)! This is Terray calling in […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/preparing-for-the-carry-to-camp-1/feed/ 0 26683-32.64925084232644 -70.05773329101564-32.64925084232644-70.05773329101564 New Years Eve on Aconcagua! https://madisonmountaineering.com/new-years-eve-on-aconcagua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-years-eve-on-aconcagua https://madisonmountaineering.com/new-years-eve-on-aconcagua/#respond Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:30:48 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=26675 Happy New Years Eve from the tallest mountain in South America, Aconcagua! Today, the team moved up from Confluencia Camp to their Base Camp, where they plan to take a rest day tomorrow. The team hiked through snowy conditions today, but looks forward to sunshine in the forecast in the days coming! Expedition leader, Terray […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/new-years-eve-on-aconcagua/feed/ 0 26675-32.64968445223005 -70.05773329101564-32.64968445223005-70.05773329101564 Acclimatizing in the Horcones Valley https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-in-the-horcones-valley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acclimatizing-in-the-horcones-valley https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-in-the-horcones-valley/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 20:57:59 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=26649 The team spent today acclimatizing around Confluencia Camp as they prepare to continue their trek into base camp tomorrow. Some light snow made for magical conditions during their acclimatization efforts, spent moving around the valley and looking up at the towering peaks above them. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with todays dispatch from the […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/acclimatizing-in-the-horcones-valley/feed/ 0 26649 Trek to Base Camp has Begun! https://madisonmountaineering.com/trek-to-base-camp-has-begun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trek-to-base-camp-has-begun https://madisonmountaineering.com/trek-to-base-camp-has-begun/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:00:59 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=26638 Today, our Aconcagua team hit the trail and has begun their journey towards the summit of South America’s tallest peak! Fueled by several good meals throughout the day, the team has arrived in Confluencia Camp where they’ll spend the remainder of the day. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with todays dispatch: Hello! This is […]

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]]> https://madisonmountaineering.com/trek-to-base-camp-has-begun/feed/ 0 26638 Aconcagua Season is Underway! https://madisonmountaineering.com/aconcagua-season-is-underway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aconcagua-season-is-underway https://madisonmountaineering.com/aconcagua-season-is-underway/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:58:01 +0000 https://madisonmountaineering.com/?p=26627 The Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua season is underway in Argentina! Our team has arrived in Mendoza and is primed to kickoff the expedition tomorrow after a gear check, orientation and welcome dinner today. Expedition leader, Terray Sylvester checks in with the expeditions first dispatch from Mendoza: Hello! This is Terray calling in for the Madison Mountaineering […]

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