Confluencia, camp 1
We had a great climb today to 11,000 feet and the Confluencia camp. Our team is solid and the logistics are incredible. It took about 3.5 hours for us. Tomorrow is in an acclimatization hike and we will be back … Continued
Santiago to Mendoza
Howard and I enjoyed some street time in downtown Mendoza after my night in Santiago. And I must say that after being in Chile I really appreciate Argentina. Mendoza has a very relaxed and modern feel. Today we met our … Continued
The Stone Sentinel-from the other side
A typical gear spread at my house prior to expeditions. Depending upon your Spanish skills, Aconcagua can mean either of the titles above. The Stone Sentinel sounds better so I’m going to stick with that. I dropped Howard off early … Continued
Eagle Creek 2019, ombrophobia flare ups and and some dangerous rapids
♣ Few traditions are as solid in the Highlander fold as the annual Eagle Creek, Southernhighlander navy pilgrimage. (Not pictured here is Myers and the bail guys, who experienced an acute case of collective, last minute ombrophobia,) You may … Continued