Team Pharkle Phoenix here saying hi from Mendoza! We spent our first day here in Mendoza getting our gear dialed, covid testing (All happy to have negative tests), and sampling the local cuisine. We are all excited get this show on the road and make our first move up to Los Penitentes tomorrow.
If your 2022 winter plans include climbing the Stone Sentinel, check out the webinar we hosted on October 4th. Lead Aconcagua Guide, Rachel Molstad, outlined both climbing routes and what to expect on the expedition. Our Gear Manager, Ciara Sampaio, walked us through gear considerations along with helpful information on porters, money, and pre-trip logistics. […]
Is my training working? Whether explicitly spoken or implied, this is the question many climbers ask of themselves, their friends, and perhaps their guides. At Alpine Ascents, we hear this question weekly. While the best answer to this question requires a comprehensive understanding of you and your objective, there are simpler ways to get a […]
Off-List Must-Haves Gear lists are honed utilitarian tools for packing for a trip. Our gear lists represent years of carefully considering only and exactly what is needed for a given climb. You might wonder: are there things worth bringing into the mountains, not on our gear lists? Absolutely! Loaded Smartphone (the Electronic Multi-Tool) A smartphone […]
