After summiting Denali, I returned to Panama, arriving by sailboat. From there, I began a kayaking attempt across the Darién Gap: a notoriously complex and high risk region due to drug and human trafficking. On the final day of the crossing, I was intercepted by an armed group and transported to the port city of Turbo. A remaining 40 kilometre section of this crossing is still unfinished and remains on my list.
From Colombia, I continued south by bicycle through Ecuador,Peru and Argentina, covering approximately 7,000 kilometres through the Andes. Long stretches of isolation, strong winds, and cold temperatures defined this journey and formed the final preparation phase for Aconcagua.
In December 2025, after completing the continental journey, I reached the summit of Aconcagua (6.962 m), the highest mountain in South America, my sixth of the Secutec Seven Summits. The expedition was completed successfully on 10 September 2025.
Below, you’ll find the stories and reflections from this journey.
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