Aconcagua: Justman & Team Carry to Camp 1
Today was a big day for our Aconcagua Team! After loading up our packs with food and supplies for the upper mountain, we set off above Base Camp into the penitente maze separating Base Camp from Camp 1. For those of you in need of a mountaineering glossary, penitentes are chunks of hardened snow molded by the elements into spires, ranging from shin high to-under some conditions-over head high. Negotiating the penitentes, combined with the wind and snow the team encountered at Camp 1, made for a challenging but successful carry day. Spirits are high as we enjoy a potato hash back at Base Camp.
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose,
RMI Guides Pepper Dee and JJ Justman
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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Relax at Base Camp
January 5, 2016
Comments (3)
Hey Dad (Mike)!! So glad to read that you all are having a great trek! Cheering you on from VA.
Love,
Devon & the kiddos
Posted by: Devon on
Yum, potato hash! TJ is jealous. The boys are all caught up on your progress, babe, and we are cheering you on from afar.
FYI: We managed to frontline two kitties (with Townsend’s help). One has evaded us; can you guess who?!
Love you and miss you, Terry/Daddy.
Posted by: Amanda, TJ and Townsend on
Wow!!! Y’all are doing great! I think this is the perfect team to achieve the goals y’all have set! Definitely got some guys with a no quit attitude :-)
Posted by: Susie on