All is well with the Alpamayo Expedition. The Team is relishing in their successful summit climb and fun expedition, enjoying the views today from Base Camp and relaxing. Tomorrow they will hike out to Cashapampa to head back to Huaraz. Day after tomorrow they fly to Lima. Trip reports to come after we interview the…
Both teams successfully summited Alpamayo and have returned to Base Camp. Congratulations! It is great to have a positive experience up and down the mountain. We are stoked for you all! Tomorrow they will begin the hike out. Celebrations are in order.
Andrés and his team had a successful summit climb of Alapamayo (19,512 ft. / 5,947 m.) last night early this morning. Conditions are fantastic! They are back at ABC. Our lead Guide Alex will attempt a summit climb tonight with his team of climbers. Way to go guys! Wishing them a fun & safe journey.
Wishing our Alpamayo Expedition a wonderful climb tonight! The weather is looking good and the team is feeling great.
The Alpamayo Expedition is doing excellent. The weather is beautiful. Today they moved to Advanced Base Camp (18,000 ft /5,485 m.) The plan is to rest tomorrow and head for the summit tomorrow night. Wishing them a fun and safe climb of Alpamayo 19,512 ft. (5,947 m.) and back down. Stay tuned as we receive updates…
Our Alpamayo Expedition team is doing great. Today they traveled to Moraine Camp (16,076 ft or 4,900 m). The weather has been variable with some rain & snow. Hoping that it clears for the duration of the trip. Best to the team as they continue upwards, tomorrow the plan is to go to Advanced Basecamp…
Heard from the Alpamayo Team. They are doing great. Yesterday they enjoyed a rest & acclimatization day hanging out & walking around the beautiful Lago Arhuaycocha. Today they did a carry up to Moraine Camp (16,000 ft. or 4,875 m.) and are now back at Base Camp for the night. All is well, they are getting acclimatized…
All is well with the SJMG Team en route to climb Alpamayo. They are taking a rest & acclimatization day at Base Camp just over 14,000 feet. They messaged that everyone is doing great. Stay tuned for their progress. We wish them a fun journey!
The Alpamayo Expedition team led by SJMG Andrés Marin, Brad Johnson, and Alex Torres is doing great. Together with 6 guests, they are a solid team of climbers. Yesterday they started in on the Santa Cruz Valley Trail at Cashapampa (July 5), burros loaded with gear. They hiked to the Llama-Coral Camp yesterday where they made…
Kiener’s Route on the East Face of Long’s Peak is a classic alpine route in RMNP. It’s nice to break this up into a two day trip. The first day as an approach day to Chasm Lake and the second day the ascent of Kiener’s. Steve Johnson guided this awesome route in June in terrific…
AMY’S BLOG ABOUT ROCK CLIMBING I have to admit I was initially very nervous about rock climbing in Durango. I have always had a paralyzing fear of heights! I am also a 47 year old mother of two and am admittedly out of shape! But, I am also normally up for an adventure and like…
With the attainment of our permit to Rocky Mountain National Park, our season has begun and we are super excited to share some trip reports with you. Please feel free to call us to discuss our programs and possible climbing objectives in RMNP. It was a fat winter and spring in the park, that made…
The second trip to the Moose’s Tooth is now finished. They had a great time in the Ruth Gorge and a fun climb of Ham n’ Eggs. It was a great season for SJMG in Alaska. Thanks to Andrés and Elías for conducting fun & safe climbs. Call us if you are interested in joining…
Andrés, Owen, and Will are currently resting on the Root Canal Glacier. Yesterday was a huge day for them. They successfully climbed the Mooses’s Tooth formation via Ham n’ Eggs. Andrés checked in with the In Reach late last night with the news of their accomplishment. Great climb guys! Stay tuned for more news from…
Here is a recap of Elías de Andrés Martos’s recent expedition to the Moose’s Tooth to climb Ham n’ Eggs. Our trip to the Moose’s Tooth was a memorable climbing experience! There’s nothing like a motivated, competent and fun partner to undertake such a challenge. Brian, who spent the winter training hard on our fantastic…
Elias had a great trip in the Root Canal Glacier to climb the Moose’s Tooth. They are safely back in Talkeetna celebrating. Stay tuned for a recap of their trip! Our second AK expedition is en route to Talkeetna today. Andrés Marin is accompanied by two great guests, they are planning to fly into the Root…
Elias and his partner had a successful climb of the Moose’s Toothe formation via the Ham n’Eggs route yesterday. He informed us via In Reach message that the weather was perfect and the summit views were awesome. They completed ascent and descent back to camp in just over 14 hours. Way to go guys! Congrats!…
Our first trip to the Ruth Gorge in the Alaska Range is in progression. Elías de Andrés Martos is there with a solid partner. They flew onto the Root Canal Glacier two days ago. Their plan is to climb the Moose’s Tooth formation today, weather & conditions allowing. The ultra classic route Ham n’ Eggs (V,5.9,AI…