Summit and Polish Glacier climbed-100% success
All the climbers and guides made it to the 22,841 ft top of Mt Aconcagua, by the technical Polish Glacier route. This is an outstanding achievement, because everyone completed absolutely all the goals: to enjoy a safe and solid expedition, to climb the mountain all the way to the summit and to do it by a demanding route, the East side glacier. Special congratulations to climbers Mike Danaher, Patrick Flynn, Christopher Howard and James Watson, an...
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Approaching the glacier
Guide Martín and the climbers are at base camp now, and they will move to Camp I on the Polish Glacier route tomorrow. All 4 climbers feel strong and are well rested and fed. We hope the weather and the glacier conditions stay good, so thy can keep their steady progress. I will send detailed updates as they gain altitude. I attach a picture of the way to Camp I, from a previous season.
Regards,
Nicolás García
AP Mendoza
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View of the Polish Glacier - Dispatch 2
The 4 climbers guided by Martín are well and resting at base camp. To get there, they hiked for three days in the scenic Vacas and Relinchos valleys. From the campsite Casa de Piedra they could spot their goal, the Polish Glacier (picture). This glaciar tongue runs down the East face of Aconcagua, and it is a route of medium technical difficulty. It was opened in 1934 by a very tough group of Polish climbers.Base Camp Plaza Argentina (13,9...
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Towards the mountain
Climbers Mike Danaher, Patrick "Steve" Flynn, Christopher Howard and James "Dan" Watson and guide Martín Molina left for Mt Aconcagua yesterday. After a night in a lodge at the foot of the mountain, they began the hike in to base camp today. They will have an "asado" -barbecue- gaucho style tonight, in the trail. The approximation trek has some very nice views of their target, the Polish Glacier route. This looks like a strong team! We w...
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