Adventure Consultants

Adventure Consultants Welcome to THE Adventure Consultants, a world-renowned high altitude expedition company from New Zealand. www.adventureconsultants.com
Ph +64 3 443 8711

We offer expeditions, climbing schools and treks across the globe, including the Seven Summits. The benchmark in high altitude expeditions, mountain guiding and climbing instruction that others compare themselves to.

CHAMONIX ALPINE CLIMBING COURSESet in the wonderfully scenic Monte Rosa region, this course will take you beyond element...
23/01/2025

CHAMONIX ALPINE CLIMBING COURSE
Set in the wonderfully scenic Monte Rosa region, this course will take you beyond elementary alpine skills.

For mountaineers who desire to increase their independence and skills, this course is designed to deliver instruction and training relevant to the region and transferable to any mountain range on Earth.

CACC 1: 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025
CACC 2: 10 Aug - 16 Aug 2025

https://adventureconsultants.com/courses-training/europe-training/chamonix-alpine-climbing-course

The European winter is here and that only means two things - skiing and ice climbing!Sneak in a cheeky weekend away on o...
20/01/2025

The European winter is here and that only means two things - skiing and ice climbing!

Sneak in a cheeky weekend away on our Cogne Ice Climbing or Chamonix Ski Touring Weekends, or extend to a week and tick off a classic Haute Route ski tour, or some classic ice-lines.

What's on your bucket list this winter?

https://adventureconsultants.com/skiing/european-alps-ski-touring

https://adventureconsultants.com/courses-training/europe-training/cogne-ice-climbing-weekend

https://adventureconsultants.com/courses-training/europe-training/chamonix-cogne-ice-climbing-week

When you join AC on Alpamayo, you actually climb 3 incredible Andean peaks - Vallunajaru, Alpamayo and Quitaraju - PLUS ...
18/01/2025

When you join AC on Alpamayo, you actually climb 3 incredible Andean peaks - Vallunajaru, Alpamayo and Quitaraju - PLUS the option to add on a fourth with an ascent of Artesonraju (made famous in the Paramount Pictures logo).

Prospective climbers must have experience with multipitch climbing (rock or ice), be comfortable following Grade 4 ice climbs, have climbed at altitude, and possess a high level of fitness.

Join us 30 June - 18 July 2025 (or 30 June - 24 July 2025 with Artesonraju)

๐Ÿ“ธ
1. Alpamayo
2: Vallunaraju
3: Quitaraju
4: Artesonraju

https://adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/south-america/alpamayo-quitaraju

ACONCAGUA SUMMIT SUCCESS!The summer snows meant we were up early this morning, donning our crampons and preparing for ou...
16/01/2025

ACONCAGUA SUMMIT SUCCESS!
The summer snows meant we were up early this morning, donning our crampons and preparing for our summit day, which in many ways is an expedition in itself! Climbing by head torch we made our way up the snow covered slopes. Recent weather meant there were quite a few people making their summit bid today, which meant a well formed trail was created through the calf deep snow, making travel easier. As the sun rose we enjoyed a spectacular dawn over the Andes, with Aconcagua's shadow creating some amazing photo opportunities with the bright blue sky stretching far into the distance.

We reached the summit around 1pm and enjoyed a well-earned break before descending back to Camp 3. A huge congratulations to the team who all put in a tremendous effort today! Tomorrow we descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp for a celebration!

https://adventureconsultants.com/world-renowned/news-and-media/current-dispatches/aconcagua-2-2024-25

We're psyched to be returning to Pakistan in 2025 to climb Gasherbrum II, with an optional add-on ascent of Gasherbrum I...
08/01/2025

We're psyched to be returning to Pakistan in 2025 to climb Gasherbrum II, with an optional add-on ascent of Gasherbrum I. This is an incredible opportunity to climb two 8000m peaks in a short timeframe.

The breathtaking approach trek passes spectacular peaks such as the Trango Group, Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum 4 and K2. The climbing itself is not especially steep, but the remoteness of the setting makes this an especially rewarding experience.

GII is an ideal training peak for Everest or for those hankering for a big mountain climb in incredible surroundings - contact us today to secure your place on the team!
https://adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/8000m-peaks/gasherbrum-2

๐ŸŒโœจ Adventure Awaits in 2025! โœจ๐ŸŒReady to make this your year of incredible adventures? ๐Ÿš€ Hereโ€™s our month-by-month guide ...
05/01/2025

๐ŸŒโœจ Adventure Awaits in 2025! โœจ๐ŸŒ

Ready to make this your year of incredible adventures? ๐Ÿš€ Hereโ€™s our month-by-month guide to the worldโ€™s most epic climbs and expeditions. Whether youโ€™re tackling the Seven Summits or chasing once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thereโ€™s something for everyone:

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January
Climb Aconcagua, South Americaโ€™s highest peakโ€”and one of the Seven Summits.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ February
More Seven Summits await! Take on Kilimanjaro or the elusive Carstensz Pyramid. Prefer ice? Swing your tools in Chamonixโ€™s ice playground.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ March
Explore the wild beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula on the Antarctic Basecamp Voyage. Activities, wildlife, and endless adventure await.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April & May
Nepal is calling! Choose from climbing Everest or Lhotse, summiting Island Peak, trekking to Everest Base Camp (classic or luxury), or taking on the Three Passes Trek. Plus, the Denali season kicks off in North America.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June
Head to the Karakoram to climb oneโ€”or bothโ€”Gasherbrums on our G2 & G1 expedition. Prefer the Alps? Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and climbing courses are waiting. Or opt for Kilimanjaro, complete with a safari add-on.

โœจ Which adventure will YOU choose this year? Letโ€™s make 2025 your boldest year yet. ๐Ÿ’ช Drop your goals in the comments or DM us to get started!

https://adventureconsultants.com/

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎltants ๐ŸŽ‰As we step into 2025, hereโ€™s to a new year filled with adventure, explorati...
03/01/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎltants ๐ŸŽ‰

As we step into 2025, hereโ€™s to a new year filled with adventure, exploration, and achieving goals in the most remote corners of the globe. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Whether youโ€™re dreaming of climbing the Seven Summits or embarking on your first high-altitude expedition, weโ€™re here to guide you every step of the way.

Letโ€™s make 2025 a year to rememberโ€”see you in the mountains! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ: ๐€๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐จ๐ซ๐ฃ๐ž๐ž ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐š โ€“ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐žAng Dorjee Sherpa is a living legend in the moun...
26/12/2024

๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ: ๐€๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐จ๐ซ๐ฃ๐ž๐ž ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐š โ€“ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž
Ang Dorjee Sherpa is a living legend in the mountaineering world and an integral part of the Adventure Consultants team. Hailing from Pangboche, Nepal, and with an incredible ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ, Ang Dorjeeโ€™s career began in 1992 on the very first guided expedition to Everest, led by Adventure Consultants. Since then, heโ€™s achieved ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– ๐š๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ–,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ฌ, a testament to his unparalleled skill and experience in the high Himalayas.

Renowned for his calm presence and deep knowledge of the mountains, Ang Dorjee grew up in a family of climbers and followed in the footsteps of his father, Nima Tenzing Sherpa, a legendary climber himself who climbed with Chris Bonington. Today, Ang Dorjee splits his time between Idaho, and leading climbers to some of the worldโ€™s highest peaks.

"๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ž ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘กโ„Ž ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘˜๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘™๐‘’๐‘‘๐‘”๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘›, ๐‘ฆ๐‘’๐‘ก โ„Ž๐‘’'๐‘  ๐‘ ๐‘œ โ„Ž๐‘ข๐‘š๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘ก๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”. ๐‘Œ๐‘œ๐‘ข ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘  ๐‘˜๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ค ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘  ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘กโ„Ž ๐ด๐‘›๐‘” ๐ท๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘—๐‘’๐‘’." โ€“ Everest 2024 climber

Join us in 2025 and climb Everest alongside one of history's most accomplished high-altitude climbers.

https://adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/seven-summits/everest

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Merry Christmas from Adventure Consultants! โœจ๐ŸŽ„As the moonlight shines on Mount Everest, weโ€™re reminded of the awe-ins...
24/12/2024

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Merry Christmas from Adventure Consultants! โœจ๐ŸŽ„
As the moonlight shines on Mount Everest, weโ€™re reminded of the awe-inspiring beauty and resilience of the mountainsโ€”and of all of you, our incredible community of adventurers.

This year has been one for the books, filled with summits reached, dreams realised, and stories shared. Whether youโ€™ve climbed with us, dreamed of your next expedition, or cheered from afar, youโ€™re a valued part of the Adventure Consultants family.

May your holiday season be as magical as the view from the top of the world, and may the year ahead bring you new heights to achieve.

Hereโ€™s to adventure, perseverance, and the limitless spirit of exploration!

๐ŸŽ…โœจ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽฟ

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE AC TEAM!As we wrap up 2024, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible adventures we've ...
22/12/2024

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE AC TEAM!

As we wrap up 2024, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible adventures we've shared this year. It's been a year of unforgettable achievements from Mount Vinson, Aconcagua, and Ojos del Salado to standing atop Mount Everest. Our Everest Base Camp tripsโ€”whether Classic, Luxury, or Privateโ€”offered a once-in-a-lifetime experience that drew trekkers from all over.

We also reached the summits of Himalayan 6000ers Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Lobuche East, and made a long-awaited return to Cho Oyu in Tibet. Plus, we launched our inaugural expedition to Peak Lenin, adding another 7000m peak to our repertoire.

We saw a flurry of activity in the European Alps, with numerous Mont Blanc climbs, Monte Rosa ascents, climbing courses, and climbers honing their skills for future expeditions like Denali and Vinson.

Our commitment to delivering top-notch experiences endures. We continue to keep our groups small, maintain the highest standards in catering and equipment, and provide unparalleled pre-trip support. This year, we launched a new travel app, putting all your pre-trip details right at your fingertips, so you can focus on the adventure ahead, knowing we've got everything covered.

As we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to recharging with loved ones, we're already buzzing with excitement for the adventures that await us in the coming year.

**Our office closes on 24 December and then reopens on 6 January 2024. If you contact us during that time, please expect a delay in our response while our team enjoys a well-earned break. You can still check availability and book adventures online at www.adventureconsultants.com

For those travelling for an expedition during this period, email [email protected] if you have any travel delays.**

Join us on this entrancing journey to the top of Africa. This non-technical climb offers panoramic views of Africa, taki...
19/12/2024

Join us on this entrancing journey to the top of Africa. This non-technical climb offers panoramic views of Africa, taking you through captivating vegetation zones and a volcanic landscape.

Trek through picturesque micro-environments at various elevations on the mountain. The climb, more of a challenging trek than a technical climb, doesn't require ropes. You'll be amazed by the diverse landscapes.

Join a small, tight-knit group of trekkers and indulge in top-quality resources, including sleeping tents, mess tents, and even toilet tents. Delicious meals and snacks are served, and our comfortable vehicles ensure a smooth journey. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides elevate the experience, making your trek safe and enjoyable. These are the things that truly enhance your trip!

โœˆ๏ธ Travel, climb and enjoy a safari, all in only two weeks!
๐ŸŒ Africaโ€™s highest peak and one of the Seven Summits
๐Ÿ—ป Also one of the Volcanic Seven Summits
๐Ÿฅพ Veteran Kilimanjaro guides
โ›บ๏ธ Top-notch accommodation and services, we pride ourselves on it!

Next trip departing Feb 2-14 or June 15-27, 2025 - check our website or dm us to join!

https://adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/seven-summits/kilimanjaro

ACONCAGUA SUMMIT!Summit day was long, but rewarding for everyone in the team, which is a huge achievement! We started ea...
16/12/2024

ACONCAGUA SUMMIT!
Summit day was long, but rewarding for everyone in the team, which is a huge achievement! We started early with a 5am start, heading out and upwards into early morning light. Dawn came and we could see far across the Andes range, a spectacular sight for weary eyes! We slowly ascended, with conditions becoming tough as we reached the Canaleta and the final stretch to the summit. It took a little longer than planned, but everyone arrived strong and well at 4.30pm. Close to 12 hours to the summit. After photos we began the descent, pausing for more photos en route and enjoying the feeling of success as we walked into camp for dinner and a well-deserved rest. We are now safely back at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp where we are celebrating our successful expedition before hiking out tomorrow.

https://adventureconsultants.com/world-renowned/news-and-media/current-dispatches/aconcagua-1-2024-25

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Happy International Mountain Day! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒAt Adventure Consultants, we believe that mountains are more than just majestic...
11/12/2024

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Happy International Mountain Day! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒ

At Adventure Consultants, we believe that mountains are more than just majestic peaksโ€”they are symbols of strength, resilience, and adventure. Today, we celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty and the incredible challenges that mountains offer.

Whether you're a seasoned climber or someone who dreams of taking your first trip to the mountains, remember that every step you take brings you closer to your goals. Embrace the journey, enjoy the views, and let the mountains inspire you to reach your own personal summits.

Share your favourite mountain memories with us and let's inspire each other to keep exploring and pushing boundaries. ๐ŸŒ„โœจ

The expedition is well underway for our first Aconcauga team of the season.  They completed their trek to Base Camp (com...
09/12/2024

The expedition is well underway for our first Aconcauga team of the season. They completed their trek to Base Camp (complete with river crossing by mule) and settled in. After a day's rest they undertook a carry to Camp 1, to cache some food for later in the expedition. It was a tough day with very windy conditions, but the team took it in their stride. The team are now ready to move up to Camp 1 for the night!

https://adventureconsultants.com/world-renowned/news-and-media/current-dispatches/aconcagua-1-2024-25

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ: ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต โ€“ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟRob Smith brings a wealth of experience and leadership ...
05/12/2024

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ: ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต โ€“ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ

Rob Smith brings a wealth of experience and leadership to AC's high-altitude expeditions. Hailing from Ireland, and living in Scotland, Robโ€™s passion for climbing and guiding has led him to summits across the globe - including 8 ascents of Everest, all the Seven Summits and four other 8000m peaks. Between Himalayan seasons, Rob spends each austral summer in Antarctica, guiding Mount Vinson, South Pole and other Antarctic expeditions.

With a calm demeanour and an ability to inspire confidence in his teams, Rob loves guiding because he gets to share his passion for adventure and challenge with other people, spending time in beautiful places.

"๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ง๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”. ๐ป๐‘’ ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘™๐‘š๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘”โ„Ž โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘˜๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘Ž๐‘‘ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’. ๐ป๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘  ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘˜ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘’๐‘ฅ๐‘๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘› โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘ค๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘Ž๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘š๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ, ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘š๐‘ข๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘." Everest 2024 climber

Join us in 2025 and climb Everest with the guidance of a world-class leader who combines technical expertise, thoughtful strategy, and a passion for helping climbers achieve their ultimate goal of standing on the summit.

https://adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/seven-summits/everest

Introducing your personalised Adventure Consultants travel app!  We were thrilled to roll-out our new travel app across ...
03/12/2024

Introducing your personalised Adventure Consultants travel app! We were thrilled to roll-out our new travel app across our trekking and climbing trips in 2024. Having all your trip information at your fingertips takes the stress out of your pre-trip planning.

What Our Climbers and Trekkers Can Expect:
โ€ข All Your Documents in One Place
โ€ข Countdown Clock to Your Trip Start Date
โ€ข Day-to-Day Itinerary
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ACONCAGUA UNDERWAYACโ€™s first Aconcagua team for the season have met in Mendoza, Argentina. Ray flew in from New Zealand,...
02/12/2024

ACONCAGUA UNDERWAY
ACโ€™s first Aconcagua team for the season have met in Mendoza, Argentina. Ray flew in from New Zealand, while Karen, Jeremy and John came in from the US. Guide Popi undertook gear checks with the team and after collecting their rental equipment the team were all set.

As you drive from Mendoza the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic, passing through barren, desert-like terrain, farmland sparse of vegetation with the rocky Andes mountain range dominating the horizon ahead. We stopped in the small town of Uspallata, roughly half way to Puente del Inca and enjoyed a leisurely lunch before getting back on the road.

The team were excited to arrive to the comfort of our camp at Puente del Inca, the staging point for our expedition to begin in earnest. The afternoon was spent relaxing and enjoying the Argentinean hospitality from the camp staff as we rested and fuelled for the trek ahead.

This morning we packed up our gear, and headed to the Aconcagua Park entrance where we began our three day trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Our trek today took us to Pampa de Leรฑas at 2,950m/9,680ft. The trail winds alongside the Vacas River, through a rocky, arid landscape. We are accompanied by a team of muleteers, or Arrieros who will deftly maneuver the mules across the rocky trail with loads of our gear and supplies all the way through to Base Camp.

We were treated to an Argentinian barbeque for dinner - a real treat cooked for us By our arrieros!

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