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Aconcagua Fast Track - Expedition News 12th February 2026
Leader: Christian Estevez
22nd February 2026 - Attempt on Aconcagua Ended.
Raghav has returned to base camp after reaching around 6500 m on the traverse. He decided to turn back due to fatigue and is now recovering well.
19th February 2026 - Summit bid is on!
Raghav leaves for camp 1 today on the start of his summit bid.
17th February 2026 - First carry
We have done the carry today and have arrived back to the base camp. It was a tough day but good training. Tried the double boots for the carry at Christian’s suggestion which was a great idea!
15th February 2026 - Plaza de Mulas
Arrival at Plaza de Mulas, the base camp for Aconcagua in the Horcones valley.
13th February 2026 - Heading to Penitentes
This morning Raghav met up with Christian. They will run through the briefing and kit check before driving to Penitenetes, where they will organise the equipment for the mules. Tomorrow they will start the two day trek to Plaza de Mulas, the base camp for Aconcagua in the Horcones valley.
10th February 2026 - Ready to Depart
Raghav will be departing the UK tomorrow and arriving into Mendoza in Argentina on 12th Feb.
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