Aconcagua: Justman & Team Beat the Precip on Carry to Camp 1
Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,400'
A tough day today and our group truly shone. We woke up early and had a quick breakfast of oatmeal and cold cereal then threw on some heavy packs and headed to Camp 1. Our goal today was to bring up food and fuel to Camp 1 then descend back to basecamp for the last night in luxury. Our carry today took us up to 16,400 feet in quite strong winds that made the climb very challenging. Everyone performed well and we walked into Camp 1 as a strong cohesive team walking together. As soon as we left our cache of gear we flew down the mountain as light as if we were on the moon. Timing was perfect because behind us rolled in some light precip and clouds. Back at basecamp we all celebrated our well-timed carry with snacks and tea. Tomorrow our plan is to move up to Camp 1 and be in great position to learn lots from Aconcagua. The team says hi to everyone back home and keep the words of support coming. We've been reading them aloud in the evenings!
RMI Guides Christina von Mertens and JJ Justman
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Comments (12)
Your good timing on that carry is something to be thankful for! Here in the Cascade Mountains, at 4500 feet we have 2 full feet of fresh snow. So beautiful. Dogs diving and surfacing like dolphins to get through the powder. Back to you, intrepid team that you are, we wish you a smooth “moving house” day up to Camp 1. Onward!!
Blythe and Larry
Posted by: Blythe Lasley on
Sending you Love from Colorado! GO TEAM!!!
Posted by: Megan O'Meara on
Packers beat Cowboys 28-7.
Posted by: Bill Dow on
Way to go! Each day brings new challenges and you’ll face them with strength of mind and body.
My thoughts are with you all along the way! Photos are awesome!
Be well, stay strong!
Aunt Patti & Uncle Ken
Posted by: Patti Lindsay on
Well done, crew. Not an easy ascent, even with no wind. And you beat the precip! Very cool. You got this, especially with JJ at the helm: patience, some hard work, and an occasional smile from the weather gods will bring it all together. Thanks for the updates!
Posted by: Peter Rogers on
Congrats. Sounds like a successful day. Love to Johnny Mac.
Posted by: Dudley on
Checking in from Tustin, California where the weather is freakin beautiful and warm. Makes us miss our #1 guy even more. Great job on the tough climb today guys. Keep it up and as the Tanzanian’s say “pole, pole” (Slowly, slowly). Take your time and soak up the amazing views.
Stay strong everyone and warm. Sending our love to Tibor with all 4 inches of our hearts!
Tam & Ava
Posted by: Tam & Ava on
You’re a machine, Steph. Sounds like an incredible crew you’re with!
Enjoy every minute and know that you are missed like crazy!
Posted by: Fred on
Glad you made it to Camp 1 and more happy knowing that you all were together when you returned to the Base Camp.
I hope that the wind will calm down and make your climb a little easier. Yes, we all think about you waiting the daily emails from RMI ….with the blog. I read about Aconcagua more than any Argentinean( smile)
Wish you good weather and stay safe.
Katie Kelemen
Posted by: Katie Kelemen on
We are so happy to hear that the team made it to Camp 1 and back. Thanks so much for all the beautiful pictures! They are amazing!
We are enjoying unusually warm weather here in New Jersey. We would like to send a big hug to Juan, we are very proud of him and miss him a whole lot! Cheers to the team!
Best regards,
Lilly & the Suris clan
Posted by: Lilly Suris on
Oh I didn’t know you would be able to read our comments from the mountain! That’s so great!! Sending my support from (63 degree!!) NYC today and wishing for clearer skies on Aconcagua! Since reading yesterday’s blog about howling winds I’ve had the song “The Hills are Alive” from the Sound of Music stuck in my head. In case someone on the team hasn’t seen the movie or know the song - its amazing. The Andes may look a bit different than the Austrian alps but its still a good theme song :) Anyway congrats on a tough carry day today! (Quick shout out to Ongun :)
Posted by: karina on
We love all your update posts, and read them at the table each night with Max, who Chris knows well. Max’s message, which he can’t type, is that you all inspire him. He says “keep going”, as long as you are safe.
Best wishes, Max, Leslie & Dennis in CA
Posted by: Max Cohodes on