What an epic journey. I was particulary caught up in your account of Aconcagua not least since I summited just a month after you did - and I 'felt' the exhaustion of the Cannaletta all over again! I came up from the Vacas side though - via Polish camp 1, Guanacos camp 3, then Colera camp.
Best wishes, Mark
Mark, congratulations on your success! I've heard that the Vacas side is much more scenic although that's hard to believe after what I saw of Horcones. I've also heard it's a much longer and harder route. Well done!
That's very kind of you to say. It was a wonderful trip for sure if not an exhausting one. I absolutely insisted on taking 2 weeks to rest when I got home but it wasn't easy with all my hiking friends. They just wouldn't take no for an answer and I almost had to beat them off with sticks.
Surely one of the best TR's I have read here on SP. Adding you thoughts gives it a very personal edge. Thanks for taking the time to write and share it with us!
-jesper
gimpilator - Mar 10, 2011 6:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: nice trThanks Caleb. I'm guessing it was time consuming to read as well. Kudos for making it all the way through.
haivanhuynh - Mar 7, 2011 10:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Effin' epicThanks for sharing.
gimpilator - Mar 10, 2011 6:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Effin' epicYou're welcome. :^)
markhallam - Mar 8, 2011 1:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Fantastic trip & TRWhat an epic journey. I was particulary caught up in your account of Aconcagua not least since I summited just a month after you did - and I 'felt' the exhaustion of the Cannaletta all over again! I came up from the Vacas side though - via Polish camp 1, Guanacos camp 3, then Colera camp.
Best wishes, Mark
gimpilator - Mar 10, 2011 6:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Fantastic trip & TRMark, congratulations on your success! I've heard that the Vacas side is much more scenic although that's hard to believe after what I saw of Horcones. I've also heard it's a much longer and harder route. Well done!
pjames - Mar 9, 2011 12:29 am - Hasn't voted
Amazing!What an incredible trip report, perhaps the best I've ever read. Looks like the trip wasn't too shabby either, eh? Congrats!
gimpilator - Mar 10, 2011 6:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Amazing!That's very kind of you to say. It was a wonderful trip for sure if not an exhausting one. I absolutely insisted on taking 2 weeks to rest when I got home but it wasn't easy with all my hiking friends. They just wouldn't take no for an answer and I almost had to beat them off with sticks.
damgaard - Mar 16, 2011 3:50 am - Hasn't voted
Splendid TRSurely one of the best TR's I have read here on SP. Adding you thoughts gives it a very personal edge. Thanks for taking the time to write and share it with us!
-jesper
gimpilator - Mar 30, 2011 12:40 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Splendid TRThank you Jesper. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
-Adam