Aconcagua 2004

Climb For A Cause Team Leader is Evacuated from Mountain

The Team's December 2004/January 2005 summit bid was interrupted when Team Leader & Guide Dave Ehlers, of South Face Guides, contradicted acute mountain sickness, and needed to be evacuated by helicopter from the 14,000 Base Camp of Aconcagua's Ruta Normal (Normal Route).

Dave is fine, and is committed to coming back with whoever wishes to join him for a rematch!

David A. Ehlers , Head Guide at South Face , has been climbing for 27 years. He has climbed extensively in South America and Europe, and climbed both Mt. Rainier and The Grand Teton at the age of 17. He made many Winter ascents of Mt. Washington, starting at the age of 16. He has guided in South America, and has summited Aconcagua several times, by different routes. He has also made a summer traverse of the Haute Route, and has climbed Mt. Blanc and Jungfrau, among others. He has also lead climbs in Alaska.

People who have climbed and trekked with David say he is a capable leader who does his utmost to see that his clients have a great time, and an authentic adventure experience. He is also knowledgeable in wilderness and high altitude medicine.

Dr. Ehlers in consultation

Dr. Ehlers in surgery