On Aconcagua, all climbers have returned to Mendoza. Some opted for a helicopter exit, while others completed the entire trek from Plaza de Mulas Base Camp to Puente del Inca. CTSS Guide Mike King shared this update with our team: “The remaining 5 had a great walkout, which isn’t always the case on that day. They made a safe ‘race’ of wanting to do it in 6 hours, and they laughed & talked the whole way.”

And also in South America, our Ecuador Volcanoes team is having a great time, as reported by CTSS Guide Ty Sauerbrey. The weather was giving the team a fierce go of it today, but everyone stayed in good spirits even while out training on the mountain. Ty shared that he convinced everyone to wear their ponchos to dinner, which no doubt raised the group’s energy and vibe. This is the type of stuff we LOVE about being on expedition.

Tomorrow, the team will sleep in and rest in the morning before starting their Cotopaxi summit bid tomorrow night. Thank you to Ty for sharing these photos: