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.

Saturday 10.00 p.m uk time the climbers have just returned to base camp having climbed to high camp 1 today! It took 4.30 hrs up and 2 hrs down alittle out of breath but on the whole all ok. They have taken approx 20 kilos of kit up to camp 1 in readiness for the next stage. They are a day ahead of schedule and are resting today Sunday not Monday. Relayed rugby and football scores which seemed to please a few of the climbers. Will update again sat phone permitting Monday

Thursday should have been a gentle walking day. However, they have gone for it, they arrived at base camp a day ahead of schedule, all well but tired. They now have two days rest and time to catch up on some much needed washing, not just clothes. The last shower they all had was Monday morning! The scenery on the way to base camp was spectacular with view s of the final goal most of the way keeping them all going.

Arrived late at hotel Sunday night all feeling exhausted after traveling. Great Hotel! Monday - After a good nights sleep off to get climbing permits, no problems. Feeling ready for the task ahead. A little cooler than expected looking under dressed in shorts and sandals arriving at not so good hostel! "Very Basic" .Tuesday - started 3 day walk today

They have arrived in Argentina. Now in mini bus for an hour then a further 2 hour flight to Mendoza.

off tomorrow!

Our back bedroom looks like an outdoor shop franchise. It's never all going to fit into 1 large and 1 small rucksack. 6 days to go.