Tag: Aconcagua

Aconcagua Vacas Valley 12/6 Team now called “El Ochos Locos”

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Aconcagua Normal Route Team 3 – Snowy Acclimatization Hike

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Aconcagua Vacas Valley Team 1 Now Team “Dirty Thirties”

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Aconcagua Vacas Valley Team 1 On the Trek to Basecamp

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Aconcagua Vacas Valley 12/16 Team Departs Mendoza

Hello everyone! This is Mike with an update with the 12/16 Vacas Valley climb. Our team is currently in the small town of Penitentes, staying at the Ayelen Hotel. Yesterday we completed our gear check and had a wonderful dinner … Continue reading

Aconcagua Normal Route Team 3 Treks to Confluencia

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Aconcagua Team Fiesta de Chorizo Signing Off!

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Aconcagua Normal Route Team 3 in Penitentes

Today our team moved up from Mendoza to Penitentes. We had a quick stop in Puqios to unload all of our expedition gear to be loaded on the mules. Tomorrow we begin our trek into Confluencia and everyone is very … Continue reading

Aconcagua Normal Route Team 3 Arrives

Guides: Bryce Hill, Rachel Molstad, Victor Aristiaran Climbers: Paul Tuck, Howard Rowe, Cheryl Boucher, Austin Cooper, Kieran Andrew Lilley, Michael MicGuines, Sven Borho, Imre Jeszek, Kyle Farrar, Cameron Hamidi Hello, The Aconcongua Normal Route Team 3 Expedition has officially started! … Continue reading

Team Fiesta de Chorizo Summits Aconcagua!

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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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