Aconcagua 2023.01.24 Archives - Madison Mountaineering

Successful end to another season on Aconcagua!

Garrett — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:44:56 +0000

It’s been another great season on Aconcagua for us! Our teams enjoyed spending time on the highest peak in the Andes and pushing to new heights. While not every climber we had made the summit, all had a fun and safe experience on the highest peak in the southern and western hemispheres. We pride ourselves […]

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Aconcagua Summit!

Garrett — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:45:43 +0000

We’re ecstatic to announce that the Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua expedition team successfully reached the summit of South America’s tallest peak and have returned safely and soundly to their comforts in Camp 3! While it was a long day, the team had great weather on the ascent, and was able to enjoy a hot meal before […]

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Summit Push Ahead!

Garrett — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:54:30 +0000

The Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua expedition team has arrived in their high camp and are primed for their summit push! While the anticipation built, the team spent the evening relaxing, eating dinner, and packing their bags for their alpine start. Stay tuned to hear if they make the summit! Expedition leader, Garrett Madison, checks in with […]

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Ed Viesturs and Team in Camp 2!

Garrett — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:16:27 +0000

All is well on Aconcagua! The team will take a rest day today and spend a second night in Camp 2 so they can rest and acclimatize, with the plan to move up to Camp 3 tomorrow. Their move up to Camp 3 means that their summit attempt will come in the next few days! […]

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Climbing Higher to Camp 2!

Garrett — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:40:09 +0000

The team awoke to more good weather today in Camp 1 and is getting ready for their move up to Camp 2! After another beautiful sunset last night, a good dinner prepared by guide, Cacho Beiza, and a restful nights sleep, the team is feeling strong and doing great on their ascent of Aconcagua. Expedition […]

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Smooth Climbing on Aconcagua!

Garrett — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:38:31 +0000

The team has successfully made their first carry up to Camp 1 to cache some of their load, in preparation for the move up to Camp 1 to follow! Making multiple carries between camps not only lightens the load each member has to carry between camps, but also helps in the acclimatization process as they […]

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Plaza de Mulas

Garrett — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:28:23 +0000

The Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua expedition team has arrived in Plaza de Mulas (Aconcagua Base Camp). On their trek over the course of the last few days, the team enjoyed more great weather and the absence of light pollution, which has made for great star gazing at night! Everyone on the team is doing great and […]

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Arrived in Confluencia!

Garrett — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:27:50 +0000

The Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua expedition is off to a great start in the Horcones Valley with perfect weather, delicious food, and great company! Their journey started early this morning in Mendoza where they loaded their bags and made the drive into the mountains before dawning their packs and hitting the trail. Everyone is in good […]

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