Roadside attractions at Penitentes. Teaming up with Glen Poulsen from Tahoe and Kim Havell from Telluride, our quest to climb and ski Aconcagua began with a short stop over in Penitentes, a small, yet interesting looking ski area north of Mendoza. A few nice peaks with snowy ramps were visible behind burnt out faces near [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Penitentes to Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas
by December 10th, 2009Thank You…
by December 9th, 2009Glen Poulsen scopes out a serac in the Horcones Valley of Aconcagua. Working my way back to Jackson today. Man…what a wild last few weeks it’s been. Some of it seems like a lifetime ago, other parts…will live in my memory banks forever. Before I get on with telling the story of Aconcagua and easing [...]
2009 Aconcagua/Polish Glacier Ski Expedition Update 6
by December 4th, 2009Back at basecamp… …and the weather determined it was not meant to be. Steve called this morning and the team has returned to base camp from Camp Two and a half. The weather over the last couple days has been challenging – cloudy with the winds bringing the temps. down to approximately minus 40F with [...]
2009 Aconcagua/Polish Glacier Ski Expedition Update 5
by December 2nd, 2009Headed up to Camp Two and a Half! Well, despite some serious weather obstacles, the team has decided to move higher still! Steve called today to report that the team has decided to continue up to Camp Two and a half tomorrow, even after spending a full day in the tent yesterday, enduring “nuclear winds”. [...]
2009 Aconcagua/Polish Glacier Ski Expedition Update 4
by December 1st, 2009Headed up the Mountain! Steve called yesterday to report that the team has now moved up to Camp One (and a half), located a little over 18,000 ft. The team is doing well – everyone is feeling strong, and the plan is for the team to either take a rest day today or start shuttling [...]
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