Tag: Aconcagua
Aconcagua: Team Cupcake Pony Reaches Camp Canada
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Aconcagua: Cupcake Pony Takes a Rest Day
Our team enjoyed our last rest day in Plaza de Mulas. We finished prepping our gear for the upper mountain, ate a couple more delicious base camp three course meals, and took last hot showers. Tomorrow we begin the upper … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Cupcake Pony Hikes to Canada
Team Cupcake Pony made an acclimatization hike to our first upper mountain camp today. We hiked in the sunniest weather we have had since arriving at Plaza de Mulas. The entire team continues to gain strength at elevation. We will … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Cupcake Pony Climbs Bonete
Team Cupcake Pony summited Bonete today! Temperatures were chilly, but we were treated to spectacular views with a layer of fresh snow across the surrounding peaks. The team did well and we keep progressing in our acclimatization. We returned to … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Team Cupcake Pony Takes a Rest Day at Mulas
Team Cupcake Pony enjoyed a well deserved rest day at Plaza de Mulas. Rest day activities included hot showers, reading, hydrating, and lots of eating. Snow fell at camp today and on the surrounding peaks. Tomorrow we hike to Cerro … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Team Cupcake Pony Arrives at Plaza de Mulas
Today Team Cupcake Pony made the long journey to Plaza de Mulas. We once again enjoyed excellent weather and the entire team did really well! This is a big altitude transition point for us, so we will spend a total … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Team Cupcake Pony Hikes to Plaza Francia
Team Cupcake Pony had a lovely hike to Plaza Francia today, where we were able to enjoy a close up view of the legendary south face of Aconcagua. A bit of a light passing shower tamped the dust down on … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Team Soaring Phoenix Back at Mulas
Today our team made it back to base camp after about a week on the upper mountain and a successful summit. Here are a few photos from the upper mountain. Tomorrow we fly back to civilization.
Aconcagua: Introducing Team Cupcake Pony!
Jan 29 team has chosen the worthy name of Team Cupcake Pony in honor of our newly chosen mascot. Check out the photo below to see cupcake pony with the team and be on the lookout for further cupcake pony … Continue reading
Aconcagua: Team Summit Phoenix Celebrates their Success
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