A special thanks to guide Maximo Kausch and his team at Andes Specialists, whose work on the mountain is unparalleled. Their incredible expertise secured a summit push and success for many, despite sub-par weather with very strong winds. I’m also grateful to guide Angel Armesto, who ensured I had the proper acclimatization before my second summit attempt—without him, reaching the summit wouldn’t have been possible. I hold both guides in high regard and hope to climb with them again. Additionally, I extend my thanks to the climbing team from Extreme Treks—Ryan Pyle, Chad Ingraham, Jesse Rosenberg, and Caio Vilela—as well as Mahmoud Amer and everyone else who made this journey unforgettable.

This was my second trip with Andes Specialists and just like my first it was fantastic! Max’s team was first-rate, with guides Jorge, Carla, Nico, Manu, and Matias taking wonderful care of us and Charly feeding us world-class food! I’ve had over 30 mountain expeditions over the years and the two with Andes Specialists are at the top of these experiences. I highly recommend Andes Specialists for climbing in the Andes!