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Aconcagua Fast Track - Expedition News 10th January 2026
Leader: Jorge Ojeda
17th January 2026 - Abandoned attempt of Aconcagua
Unfortunately, the trip has ended early due to sickness. After arriving back to Penitentes Paul has been recovering well and will be headed back to Mendoza shortly.
13th January 2026 - Arrival at Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
Paul and Jorge have now arrived in base cmap and tomorrow will make a carry to Camp 1
11th January 2026 - Arrival in Mendoza
Paul departed the UK yesterday, and arrived in Mendoza today. As this is a fast track trip no timeis wasted in getting to the mountain. Permits received, kit checked and away up to Penitentes.
About Stu Peacock
Stu Peacock is a very experienced high altitude mountaineer who has been to the Summit of Everest four times, Broad Peak, Cho Oyu, Manaslu and climbed on K2. His other expeditions include: Ama Dablam, Annapurna IV, Peak Lenin, Aconcagua, Khan Tengri, Tien Shan Unclimbed, Korzhenevskaya, Himlung Himal, Baruntse, Mera & Island Peak, Alpamayo, Bolivian Peaks, Spantik, Carstensz Pyramid, Elbrus, MtArarat, Mexican Volcanoes, Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro. He was the first Brit to summit Everest via the North Ridge 3 times and has climbed Everest from both the North & South sides.
£8,250
6,962m
Grade: 1C
16 Days With Flight