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I-can-cagua reaches basecamp!

Hello!Today we started the true elevation gain and made our way all the way up to 4200m and our basecamp for the upper mountain, Plaza Argentina! It was a beautiful day for trekking and we made our way up valley, … Continue reading

Team ready for our climb

Hello everyone this is lakpa checking in from Arusha with Alpine Ascents 7 days Macheme Kilimanjaro team. Ours enter team arrived Arusha yesterday and have completed gears check, orientations, Arusha town tour follow by welcome dinner. Looking forward to good … Continue reading

Team I-can-cagua

Hello friends and family! Today was a travel day, we loaded up a big bus this morning with all of our gear for the trip and started driving towards the mountains! After a lunch stop in uspallata where we enjoyed … Continue reading

Team undecided kicks off expedition!

Hello friends and family!Thank you so much for following along with us on our Aconcagua expedition! Today was the first official day of the trip. We all met for the first time and did a big introduction meeting followed by … Continue reading

Team A Guide’s Worst Nightmare Takes a Rest Day

Hi friends and family! We took our final rest day today in Plaza de Mulas and prepared to leave the luxuries of showers, tables and chairs, and elaborate base camp meals. Tomorrow we will hike to our first upper mountain … Continue reading

Team A Guide’s Worst Nightmare Hikes to Canada

Hi friends and family, The team made an acclimatization hike to Canada, which is our first upper mountain camp. We enjoyed a sunny clear day with great views and are now back enjoying the luxuries of Plaza de Mulas, including … Continue reading

Team A Guide’s Worst Nightmare Summits Bonete

Hi friends and family,
The entire team summited Cerro Bonete today!! We enjoyed a picturesque day with views of the surrounding peaks covered in snow. I’ll let the photos explain the rest!

Team A Guide’s Worst Nightmare Takes A Rest Day

Hi family and friends, The team enjoyed the first day of 2023 in the sun at Plaza de Mulas. We dried out our wet layers, ate plentiful meals, hydrated, and recharged. Tomorrow we will make an acclimatization hike to Cerro … Continue reading

Team Lakpa’s dirty dozen back to Arusha

Hello everyone this is Lakpa’s dirty dozen checking in from Arusha. We hike 3 hours this morning to Mweka gate. Where we had fear well with ours local staffs and porters than drove back to Arush. Had showered and completely … Continue reading

Team A Guide’s Worst Nightmare Arrives in Plaza de Mulas

Hi friends and family! The team hiked in rain and snow and constantly changing conditions throughout the day on our journey to Plaza de Mulas. We were also treated to some amazing views with the light and shadows on the … Continue reading

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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