Thursday - they are all well and have had a good nights sleep followed by several showers. Out and about in town today buying more T shirts!! Its a Murray thing.

Friday - they leave Mendoza 10.00 am UK time for a flight to Buenos Aires the flight back to UK is at 7pm UK time arriving at London 7.15 am. flight no. BA246

Tuesday 1.00 am UK time arrived back at H Camp 3 all ok gald to be back.

Will post again later to today.

Sorry for delay in posting large family to inform. 7.45 UK time they have made it, took a lot longer than they thought exhausted but exhilarated. Taking a few photos and about turning for H Camp 3. I will be getting another call when they have reached HC 3 tonight with more details and will then update tomorrow am.

Evening all, Sunday 8.30 pm UK time. High Camp 3 windy last night but no wind today quite warm at times.

Tomorrow Monday 8.00 am UK time Dennis, Charles and Adrian will be leaving to summit Aconcagua. The weather out look is perfect they will have two guides with them and only be carrying small ruck sacks.

Unfortunately Anton and Helen are unwell and will not be able to make the attempt tomorrow.

I have passed on your blog messages and good wishes.

As soon as a get a call with news I will post it.

Friday 20th 8.45 uk time all have returned to High camp 2 for the night after a exhausting climb to High camp 3. Wind has been strong throughout previous night not helping with sleep. All looking forward to the rest day today. Wind is forecast quite high for Saturday day and night but dropping down Sunday night and Monday so hopefully this weather front will hold for them.

Wednesday 8.30 UK time. All climbers at camp 1 tonight with the exception of Louisa who has had to go back to Mendoza with a wrist injury. The 5 have been up to camp 2 with some of the kit and will return tomorrow with remainder and then stay overnight at camp 2. The climb is now pretty much back on schedule. They have had some light snow today. I have checked the next 5 day forecast it looks clear for the rest of the week with less wind as of Monday which will please them all. Will update again as soon as I get a call!!

Monday 8.00 pm uk time. Couple of the climbers have arrived at high camp one rest are following. Its been a very hot day and a really tough climb have now brought rest of gear up between 20 - 25 kilos so a heavy climb as well. Can nearly see camp two from site the trail to camp two is clear. The views on route to camp one have been stunning. Forecast for next couple of days is good. I will be updating again Wednesday technology permitting.