- Melissa Arnot
- Alex Barber
- Gabriel Barral
- Jake Beren
- Zeb Blais
- Katrina Bloemsma
- 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
- Bryan Hendrick
- 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
- Robert Montague
- Erik Nelson
- Chase 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 Expedition: Resting at Base Camp
Posted by: Gabriel Barral, Anne Gilbert Chase, Pete Van Deventer | January 13, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Hey all,
This is the Aconcagua crew checking in from Base Camp. It’s been a beautiful rest day here with crystal blue skies most of the morning. It was a great day to sit outside, enjoy the sun, and visit with other teams here. Several folks were even warm enough to take showers via nalgene bottles.
It hasn’t been all play though, as each team member had to sort through gear and decide what is going to make the move with us and what will stay here at base camp. It’s an important task, since from here on out, every extra thing we bring adds weight to our packs. We will enjoy a last gourmet dinner from our outfitter, Grajales, before our big move to Camp 1 tomorrow. As I write, clouds are building, and it looks like we may get a touch of snow to brighten the landscape tonight.
All the best, and we’ll check in from 16,000’ tomorrow!
Ciao,
RMI Guides Pete, Gabi, Gilbert, and team
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Hi Jeff & team, I look forward to reading the blog everyday, sounds all good from here. I’ll bet you are getting to know one another & know who you’re on the mtn w/keep the postive feedback coming. I hope you are sleeping well,I could just picture you taking a shower from you water bottle. Love always, take care mum
Posted by: Norene Kimes on 1/15/2012 at 12:25 pm
Larry,
Hang in there, be safe and have fun!
Posted by: Holly Seaton on 1/14/2012 at 8:01 pm
Hi Jeff, Sounds great, now the big part begins, huh? Kids are on the hill today, windy here, suppose to have snow coming… Such an opportunity to picture you on the mtn. & be there w/you in spirit. I hope all is going well for everyone. Luv mum
Posted by: Norene on 1/14/2012 at 11:18 am
Hey Rick, I’m keeping up with ya the easy way thru email! It’s alot easier and warmer! The base camp Picture was awesome, beautiful! No 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, helicopters? nothing? you guys are hardcore!! Seriously good luck, I hope you have favorable weather, your bro Tracy
Posted by: tracy on 1/14/2012 at 10:19 am
cool! have you seen any animals yet. can you brining some snow back for the usa. love axel your son
Posted by: Axel Johnson on 1/14/2012 at 7:37 am
We are following you guys and wishing you all the best, especially you Larry, since we happen to know you. Haha.
I still read that Robert Service book you gave me, and it makes me happy. I am glad you are on another mountaineering trip making another group stronger than it would have been without you. That sure is what we experienced on Denali.
Enjoy the journey!
Posted by: Justin Halls on 1/13/2012 at 12:29 pm
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