Travel photographs

Plaza de Mulas (Base Camp), with Cerro Cuerno (5462m) behind.

Another view of base camp, with Cerro Cuerno behind.

Looking south down the Horcones valley from base camp.

Cerro Bonete (5004m) from Plaza de Mulas.

Looking up to Nido de Condores (in the col on the left) during the walk to Hotel Refugio.

Passing through a penitentes field on the way to Hotel Refugio.

Plaza de Mulas and the shoulder of Aconcagua from Hotel Refugio.

Hotel Refugio, across the valley from base camp, with Cerro Bonete behind.

Lloyd, Chris and Rich survey the route up Aconcagua from Hotel Refugio.

Gemma with her rainproof hat.

Our mess tents at base camp.

Preparing to depart for Plaza Canada.

Lucas at base camp before the summit assault.