A story of climbing Aconcagua. After exiting Aconcagua Provincial Park, roughly 48 hours after reaching the Peak of one of the world's great Seven Summits, we pause our 90s playlist (Mr. Jones is still so over-rated) as we pull up to a generic-looking roadside general store. They sell the usual wares - booze, smokes, mags, Coke (Zero!), snacks. And, thankfully, they also have a little hot food station. I'm exhausted, hungry (hangry, more likely) and just begging for the day

Our hike had yet to begin but we felt the adventure was well underway.

"Only Those who will Risk going too Far, Can possibly find out how Far they Can Go" - T.S. Elliot

I stood there at the glacier’s edge, at 15,200ft, feeling utterly overwhelmed with a sense of the smallness of our human scale.

“The magnificent beauty of the natural world is a manifestation of the mysterious natural laws that will be forever obscured from us.” A.B.

We Picked Grays and Torreys Peaks, as both are Class 1 climbs (depending on the route), rated moderate, and a reasonable drive from the fron

The winter goal is to do a different snowy hike each week. With that being said, winter hiking can be a bit overwhelming at first. The temperatures are rather unpleasant, especially at altitude, avalanche is a risk depending where you are, as well as lack of traction or deep snow which tends to unsettle your nerves and confidence. I don't have a ton of experience wintering in mountains, but I’ve done a few hikes and overnighters over the past few years. Upon coming home I hav