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Aconcagua: Van Deventer & Team in Position for Summit Bid

Though the tents shook with the wind again last night, the gusts came fewer and further between. As the sun rose this morning the gusts became rarer, and we decided that this was our day to move to our high camp at Colera (Spanish for anger, not the disease). We were still prepared to face strong winds as we moved into more exposed terrain on the way, but Aconcagua gave us a pass and we climbed with gentle breezes and brilliant sunshine the whole way. We are now settled in, working on heating water for dinner- which takes a long time at 19,600'- before we rack out early to prep for a hopeful summit attempt tomorrow. All of the days of hard work have gotten us here, and everyone is excited to be in place for the final push to our objective. We'll be in touch tomorrow to let you know how it goes. Best, RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Alex Barber, Juan, and the team

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Comments (8)

You mom asked me to tell you comgratulations on how far you went, She is very proud PBB.

Posted by: Joyce Pully on

So glad to hear weather will let you take your shot at the summit today.  We are all cheering you on from Fargo!

Posted by: Diann on

Awesome news!  Best wishes for a safe summit today.  You’re in my thoughts.  Climb on Kev!

Posted by: Suzette Stitely on

Great news! You will all be in my thoughts as you climb to your goal. Good luck!

Posted by: Joyce Pully on

Good luck pressing on!

Posted by: Kris Queen on

We’ll be cheering the team on from afar! Sally F.

Posted by: Sally Falkenhagen on

Your satellite communicator showing Elevation: 19721.13 ft..almost there!!! We’re watching and cheering.

Posted by: Carlo on

  My thoughts are with you as you prepare to reach the top of the southern hemisphere.  I am proud of you, and envious, wishing I was there….but also knowing you would have shot me in the leg.  Go for the gusto!!!..........D

Posted by: Dick Greenbaum on

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