Somme loco guys told me, just about 10% of the climbers reach the summit in this season.
We found enough snow, to melt water (~4-5h for 8l), not so clean but it was better then nothing.
:)
Hi, the URL for Adventure Train is http://www.adventuretrain.de
In spite of the English name it is a German (precisely: Saxonian) company
The link is also given in the introduction of this report (but not on SP front page)
It was indeed a pleasure to see all the photos, which were in such magnificent story-telling sequence.
I was on Pico de Orizaba in Dec, and had taken my Nikon D80 with the 18-135 mm lens. One thing I regretted is that I kept the camera in the backback...as a result of which missed out on some beautiful shots. Next time, I am going to keep it outside...
Congratz once again.
Later,
S.
I enjoyed looking through the pictures. It brought back memories from our climb. Congratulations on your summit. I'm glad your friends have recovered their health.
Hello Mathias,
you have really nice pictures. For those views, it is always worth carrying something better then just a compact camera :-) I know from my own experience. As I am owner of Nikon D70, I always keep questioning myslef, why am I carrying such an additional weight to the summit, but when I come back and have a look on those pictures, I never regret it. I came from successful climb of Aconcagua via Polish glacier traverse on February, if you want, you can have a look on some pictures on my web, www.jan-virt.com/fotogalerie_e.htm
Wish you more such a great shots and climbs,
Jan.
congratulations to your for your successful ascent! You've taken some very nice panorama shots, thank you. All the best to you and your next climbing goals, Mathias
Nyle Walton - Mar 18, 2008 10:47 am - Hasn't voted
Vicarious climb of Aconcagua
Never have I enjoyed such a sequence of photographs that gives one the vicarious experience of climbing a high mountain. My only disappointment is that the summit of the Americas lacks the ice and snow that makes other high Andean peaks such as Huascaran a far greater alpine or himalayan adventure. Aconcagua reminds me of Kilimanjaro, a big volcanic lump with few technical difficulties. But thank you for letting me enjoy Aconcagua from the comfort of my computer.
Well done Mathias and thanks for posting such fab photos. I was on Aconcagua early 07, got to camp colera about 6000m but it became too windy to go much higher. Your photos brings back great memories for me, I will head back hopefully next year and also perhaps to Mercedario, Tupungato or Ramada. Mendoza is a fine place too. regards M
Mark Doswald - Mar 21, 2008 1:44 am - Hasn't voted
Great trip report!
I am here at work now and only can dream about what adventures like this i will get to live out! Cheers for making the summit in such good weather! Nice pictures of the clouds and great pictures of the mountain. You make it look easy!
I very much enjoyed your photos. Do you think you could send me or post on the website some details of your ascent of the Cruz de Cana? Looks like a good idea to start acclimatizing.
attimount - Mar 18, 2008 12:16 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Good job.Somme loco guys told me, just about 10% of the climbers reach the summit in this season.
We found enough snow, to melt water (~4-5h for 8l), not so clean but it was better then nothing.
:)
LonePeakFreak - Mar 17, 2008 12:19 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent!You've done a great job bringing this mountain into perspective for those of us who have not yet been. Thanks!
marauders - Mar 17, 2008 12:34 am - Voted 10/10
Great!I plan to go attempt this mountain in Jan. 2009. Seeing all of these pics is a great format for someone planning to go. Thanks for posting.
tp - Mar 17, 2008 12:49 am - Hasn't voted
NiceYou have some really nice photos here. Makes me want to go to South America sometime.
gimpilator - Mar 17, 2008 12:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Job!Thank you for putting the time and effort into this presentation. It was most encouraging, and may be one day I will go there too.
Mountain_girl - Mar 17, 2008 1:52 pm - Voted 10/10
great report!I was also wondering if the Adventure Train has a website, since I cannot find it. Thanks, Gosia
Mathias Zehring - Mar 17, 2008 2:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: great report!Hi, the URL for Adventure Train is
http://www.adventuretrain.de
In spite of the English name it is a German (precisely: Saxonian) company
The link is also given in the introduction of this report (but not on SP front page)
lingana - Mar 17, 2008 5:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Awesome ReportIt was indeed a pleasure to see all the photos, which were in such magnificent story-telling sequence.
I was on Pico de Orizaba in Dec, and had taken my Nikon D80 with the 18-135 mm lens. One thing I regretted is that I kept the camera in the backback...as a result of which missed out on some beautiful shots. Next time, I am going to keep it outside...
Congratz once again.
Later,
S.
MountainHikerCO - Mar 17, 2008 9:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice Picture ShowI enjoyed looking through the pictures. It brought back memories from our climb. Congratulations on your summit. I'm glad your friends have recovered their health.
gabem - Mar 17, 2008 9:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Thank YouFor sharing all the pictures. I truly enjoyed looking at them and reading the captions. Congrats!
starship_jen - Mar 17, 2008 9:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Congratulations!I really enjoyed your beautiful photographs! Great job!
Jan Virt - Mar 18, 2008 5:16 am - Voted 9/10
Great pictures!Hello Mathias,
you have really nice pictures. For those views, it is always worth carrying something better then just a compact camera :-) I know from my own experience. As I am owner of Nikon D70, I always keep questioning myslef, why am I carrying such an additional weight to the summit, but when I come back and have a look on those pictures, I never regret it. I came from successful climb of Aconcagua via Polish glacier traverse on February, if you want, you can have a look on some pictures on my web, www.jan-virt.com/fotogalerie_e.htm
Wish you more such a great shots and climbs,
Jan.
Mathias Zehring - Mar 18, 2008 6:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great pictures!congratulations to your for your successful ascent! You've taken some very nice panorama shots, thank you. All the best to you and your next climbing goals, Mathias
Nyle Walton - Mar 18, 2008 10:47 am - Hasn't voted
Vicarious climb of AconcaguaNever have I enjoyed such a sequence of photographs that gives one the vicarious experience of climbing a high mountain. My only disappointment is that the summit of the Americas lacks the ice and snow that makes other high Andean peaks such as Huascaran a far greater alpine or himalayan adventure. Aconcagua reminds me of Kilimanjaro, a big volcanic lump with few technical difficulties. But thank you for letting me enjoy Aconcagua from the comfort of my computer.
mvs - Mar 19, 2008 5:22 am - Voted 10/10
AwesomeCongratulations Mathias! Looked fun.
Fabrice.Rimlinger - Mar 19, 2008 1:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Simple and instructiveCongratulations for the summit.... and the great report !
William Marler - Mar 20, 2008 2:11 am - Voted 10/10
Great shotsThanks for posting. looks like you had good weather and fun. Cheers William
cugel - Mar 20, 2008 6:42 am - Hasn't voted
Super photos!Well done Mathias and thanks for posting such fab photos. I was on Aconcagua early 07, got to camp colera about 6000m but it became too windy to go much higher. Your photos brings back great memories for me, I will head back hopefully next year and also perhaps to Mercedario, Tupungato or Ramada. Mendoza is a fine place too. regards M
Mark Doswald - Mar 21, 2008 1:44 am - Hasn't voted
Great trip report!I am here at work now and only can dream about what adventures like this i will get to live out! Cheers for making the summit in such good weather! Nice pictures of the clouds and great pictures of the mountain. You make it look easy!
FabienenCordoba - Aug 8, 2008 10:14 am - Hasn't voted
Very nice photosI very much enjoyed your photos. Do you think you could send me or post on the website some details of your ascent of the Cruz de Cana? Looks like a good idea to start acclimatizing.
Cheers,
Fabien