Tag: Aconcagua

Aconcagua Team Dirty Thirties: Prepares for Summit, Battens down Hatches

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Aconcagua Team Ochos Locos Carries to Camp 2

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Aconcagua Los Condores: Christmas from Camp Canada

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Aconcagua Team Glacier Starts their Expedition!

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Aconcagua Team Ochos Locos: Christmas Eve from Vacas Valley

Hey everyone, Connor here checking in with the Ochos Locos. Today the team woke up to a small amount of new snow coating the ground. We had a well deserved rest day after our heavy carry day yesterday. The team … Continue reading

Aconcagua Team Dirty Thirties: Full Rest Day after Hard Carry Day to Camp 1

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Aconcagua Team Ochos Locos Arrive at Basecamp!

Hello everyone! This is the Ochos Locos checking in from Plaza de Argentina at 13,700’! Today we woke up at around 5:30am so we could leave camp at 7. It was pretty cold before the sun hit us so we … Continue reading

Aconcagua Team Dirty Thirties Rest & Reorganize

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Aconcagua Team Ochos Locos – Windy Trek to Cada de Piedra

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Aconcagua Normal Route Team 3 at Plaza de Mulas

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Aconcagua BLOG

  • 2025 Aconcagua Webinar

    Enjoy our 2025 Aconcagua webinar hosted by senior guide and Aconcagua expert Rachel Molstad. In this video, Rachel covers pre-trip planning, a detailed overview of the expedition, important gear considerations, and more. You’ll also get to hear thoughtful questions answered during the Q&A session that followed the presentation. Whether you’re deciding which route up the mountain […]

  • 2022 Aconcagua Webinar

    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?

    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 […]

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