Our Goal:
To raise $1,000,000 for
research and public education
about prostate cancer.
research and public education
about prostate cancer.
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| Our Goal: To raise $1,000,000 for research and public education about prostate cancer. | |
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John Loesing, Project Director Dr. Terry Weyman, Founder |
PROSTATE CANCER CLIMB Prostate Cancer Climb Itinerary Days 4-6 The Approach Day 4/Jan 18: We start with a short jeep drive to the trailhead, from which we trek 4-6 hours on a trail alongside the Rio de Las Vacas. The gradient is very mild up to our camp known as “Approach Camp 1” at 9000’. One of the real treats on the approach trek is the nighttime. The temperatures are usually pleasantly warm and the stars are amazing. Many people choose to sleep out in the open to enjoy the night. Day 5/Jan 19: We continue the trek along the Vacas River. It will take 6-8 hours, and we’ll experience a few exciting “Mule-back” river crossings! As we near Casa de Piedra, known as "Approach Camp 2”, we’ll enjoy our first breathtaking view of our goal, Aconcagua! Day 6/Jan 20: We complete the approach today after 7-9 hours of trekking, in which we’ll turn and head up the Relinchos Valley to base camp at Plaza Argentina. Camp is as 13,800’ on a glacial moraine overlooking the river valleys of our approach. Here we bid farewell to the mules and establish base camp. Days 7 – 13 - The Climb Day 7/Jan 21: Rest Day. Packing and organizing our gear is the mission for the day, combined with time for relaxing and acclimatization. Day 8/Jan 22: Today we leave base camp and the mountaineering begins! After carrying to Camp 1 (16,000’), we establish camp and then descend to base camp to sleep. Day 9/Jan 23: This time we climb to Camp 1 to stay. Along the way we will encounter the amazing “Neve Penitentes.” Translated as snow pinnacles, these are unique snow formations, which look a bit like irregular snow icicles growing up from the ground. They can reach 6-7 ft in height, and our route will wind in between them. Day 10/Jan 24: Rest Day at Camp 1 Day 11/Jan 25: Carrying supplies and equipment to Camp 2 at 19,000’. This will be our high camp, and from here, at the base of the Polish Glacier we will launch our summit bid. After dropping our loads, we will descend back to Camp 1. Day 12/Jan 26: We climb back up to Camp 2, set up tents and prepare for an early morning summit attempt. Day 13/Jan 27: Summit Day! We will start climbing at around 4:00-5:00 a.m. Our route will join the Ruta Normal just below the Refuge Independcio at 20,500’. A gradual traverse along the west face brings us to the base of the Canaleta, a 1,000’ long couloir ( couloir is a French word meaning passage or steep mountainside gorge) that leads to the summit ridge. The Canaleta is steep and difficult, especially if it is not snow packed, in which case it will be loose rock. From the top of the Canaleta, it is a straightforward traverse to the summit. After enjoying the incredible views, we begin the descent and return to Camp 2 for the night. Climbing time today is 12-16 hours. Days 14 – 16 - The Descent Day 14/Jan 28: We continue to descend from high camp and return to base camp at Plaza Argentina. Day 15/Jan 29: We load up our mule packs and begin the trek out, reaching Casa del Piedras after two river crossings. Overnight at Casa del Piedras. Day 16/Jan 30: Today we complete the trek out and return to Puenta del Inca for the team celebration. Day 17/Jan 31: In the early afternoon the team travels out of the mountains and back down to Mendoza. Day 18/Feb 1: Depart for the US Days 19-21/Feb 2-4: These extra days are built into the itinerary in case of bad weather. |
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