Congratulations to the team; we have newly minted Aconcagua summiteers with 8 climbers and 3 guides topping out this morning.

James Penny
Alex Blackie
Paul Evans
John Zimmerman
Alfonzo Amaya
Hugh Salter
Steve Eichhorst
Michaela Krejcova

with Guides; Josh McDowell, Leandro Villegas, Capi.

The team started their summit bid early on Wednesday under clear skies and with moderate winds but challenging conditions.

And hearty congratulations to our team who completed the 360 traverse;
Lydia Jacobs
Tim Parker
Nick Myal
Jean Thierry Besins
Joshua Haine

They are safely back at Camp 3 (High Camp) and will continue down to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp on Thursday completing the 360 degree traverse of the mountain! We look forward to sharing their summit photos.

Congratulations to everyone on a massive effort on an enormously challenging mountain!

Cheers
CTSS Team

Summit Photos from Josh McDowell

2023 Team on the Summit
Approaching the Cave – Photo Josh McDowell
Above Independencia – Photo Josh McDowell
Sunrise on Summit Day Aconcagua – Photo Josh McDowell
Climbing toward Independencia – Photo Josh McDowell
Climbing toward Independencia – Photo Josh McDowell
2023 Team on the Summit