Aconcagua: Hailes & Team Back to Basecamp
We started our downhill progress this morning and it looks like we made it out just in time. We seemed to stay about 30 minutes in front of the clouds, wind, and snow on the descent and quietly enjoyed watching teams move up into the weather as we moved out of it.
While the snow did fall in Basecamp, we stayed warm in our group tent, sitting in chairs around a table while snacks and a delicious dinner were brought to us...it's the small stuff.
We are all hopeful for a warm valley as we walk out tomorrow.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
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Comments (4)
We are excited for your return & to hear all about your adventure! Love you Colin!
Posted by: Stevi on
Glad you’re back at basecamp! We’re all anxious for your return home!!
Posted by: Sandy on
To Viv and team welcome back to civilization (I know there is a way to go)
Again congratulations on reaching the summit.
To me life is all about climbing mountains and reaching the summit, at least in my mind it is.
I have been doing that the last 50 years. For me in some cases, many years ago, it was climbing that ridge and never knowing what you confront when you get there.
Often times it was difficult reaching that summit and we didn’t on many occasions.
You all now have the real experience(s) and that gives one another perspective.
I think it means a lot in reaching your personal goals (your summits so to speak)
That’s it for the philosophy, enjoy the rest of the trip.
It is freezing in most of the old USA so enjoy, and remember the wine in Mendoza!!
Signing off for now
Bob
Posted by: bobcpa on
Nice to hear that you are back to base camp !!!
Good morning to all !
Andreas
Posted by: Andreas on