Aconcagua: Beren and Team Carry to Camp 1
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
We had a near perfect day to make our carry to Camp 1 (16,200'). Waking early to beat the heat, we bumped a load of food and equipment a few thousand feet higher on the mountain. This will allow us to move to Camp 1 with reasonable weight so that we aren't too spent by the time we get there. The team managed the carry well today and our plan is to patiently rest tomorrow and recover for our upcoming rotation up high. Another day to build our acclimatization so that when we move higher we are prepared for the effort to climb this beautiful mountain.
RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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Comments (10)
Paul
Hearing your voice today warmed my heart. Your girl is very proud of you and she is counting the days until you summit and return home. I love you baby. 143
Sherri
Posted by: Sherri on
Bill and Team! WOW! I have been enjoying watching this trek from afar. You’ll have the best stories to tell. Onward and upward!
Posted by: Dav'ne on
Hi Bill,
I remain in awe of how far you’ve gone!
Fred
Posted by: Fred Sayer on
Hi Monica—Beautiful pictures on the blog. Enjoy the rest day and the move to Camp1!
Sam, Claudia, and Mira are on their way to Wisconsin—Sam’s Dad died on Thursday. Temperatures there are -2 to -19. Safe travel to them.
Spring weather here.
Love, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Marianne Gerhart on
Hi Bill!
Thinking of you out there, taking one step at a time! Love this photo with you all walking among the ice peaks! Which one is you? :) So cool to be watching and tracking your progress…
We all love you and are rallying you all to the top!
big hugs, Karen
Posted by: Karen du Four des Champs on
Go Barrel One! Love the picture of the climb to Camp One- upsidedown stalactites!! Glad you are all doing well and the weather is cooperating. Remember that the world was once flat!
Lots of love, Elsie
Posted by: Elsie Bemiss on
Glad the weather continues to hold well. Hope you’re enjoying this climb and your team enjoys it also.
Hike well and be safe.
Posted by: The Gately's on
Hello to David and the rest of the team. The Aunties send their best wishes-you all are amazing! Sandy, Helen and Stacey
Posted by: the aunties on
Hey Bill!
Fred came back this evening. Welcomed him back with dinner of meatloaf of turkey and Italian sausage, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and Key Lime Pie. Sounds better to me than the food you were packing So good to have him home again. Looking forward to your triumphant return. Enjoy your rest day.
Norm
Posted by: Norm Vork on
Cassandra i miss you so much I hope that you have a nice trip! Is good read about your team be careful…....... Mom miss you so much
Xoxo from mom, grandmomi, nicole,kev, bax, snooks and me
Éxito tu puedes!
Posted by: Paulina on