- Melissa Arnot
- Alex Barber
- Gabriel Barral
- Jake Beren
- Zeb Blais
- Katie Bono
- Anne Gilbert Chase
- Sean Collon
- Leon Davis
- Elias de Andres Martos
- Cody Doolan
- Paul Edgren
- Mark Falender
- Leah Fisher
- Eric Frank
- Steve Gately
- Josh Gautreau
- Thomas Greene
- Casey Grom
- Dave Hahn
- Walter Hailes
- Tim Hardin
- Mike Haugen
- Andy Hildebrand
- Mike Hinckley
- Joe Horiskey
- Nick Hunt
- Tyler Jones
- J.J. Justman
- Levi Kepsel
- Mike King
- Adam Knoff
- Katy Laveck
- Ben Liken
- Josh Maggard
- Paul Maier
- Linden Mallory
- Lindsay Mann
- Andres Marin
- Jeff Martin
- Erik Nelson
- Billy Nugent
- Brent Okita
- Logan Randolph
- Tyler Reid
- Dave Reynolds
- Kel Rossiter
- Geoff Schellens
- Shaun Sears
- Garrett Stevens
- Jason Thompson
- Mike Tomlinson
- Mark Tucker
- Mike Uchal
- Pete Van Deventer
- Alex Van Steen
- Ed Viesturs
- Maile Wade
- Mike Walter
- Seth Waterfall
- Solveig Waterfall
- Peter Whittaker
- Win Whittaker
- Bryson Williams
- Dan Windham
- Robby Young
Aconcagua: Another Weather Day
Posted by: | February 12, 2011
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Howdy gang, we are up here at Chopper Camp. We are experiencing 30 mph winds, about 30 feet visibility, sometimes less and plenty of blowing snow to boot. We are starting to feel like we’re in the middle of an Alaskan storm here. A little bit worse cause we’re so close to our objective.
Me and the guides have been jammin’ reggae and blues in the tent to try to channel some southern or tropical vibes and overcome this lousy storm. But the forecast actually calls for the squall to blow itself out tonight and if that’s the case we’re going, the whole team will head up tomorrow to Cholera Camp tomorrow. And then may take a crack at the summit on Valentine’s Day. But right now, Pete says the stoke meter is currently at 1 ½, so please send us your happy, positive, and tropical weather vibes, down here in South America.
We miss you all. Wish us luck.
Ciao
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
RMI Guide Billy Nugent checks in from 18,000' on Aconcagua
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Wow!! Watching your progress is inspiring. I almost wish I could be there too.
Posted by: mary doyle on 2/13/2011 at 4:04 pm
Bulls, Bulls, Bulls, Bears, Bears…
Ditka…
Polish Sausage…
Posted by: Dan on 2/13/2011 at 1:11 am
Ernest’s family and friends really look forward to hearing the details of all your blog entries, Billy! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the team for better weather and a safe and successful climb! Many hugs from Molly and Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Lew on 2/12/2011 at 8:20 pm
Buena suerte y buen tiempo a ti! Tell Pete to “Get on your horse!” Go for it!
Posted by: Bill, Paula & Greta VanDeventer on 2/12/2011 at 8:15 pm
Well, think how awesome it will be when your at the top and we’re all back here working!
Posted by: Ian on 2/12/2011 at 6:27 pm
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