Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Descend to Base Camp and Trek Out
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
The RMI Aconcagua Team led by RMI Guides Billy Nugent and Katrina Bloemsma were unable to make a summit attempt and are en route to Mendoza. The team left Base Camp today and is camped at Pampa de Las Lenas where they will spend the night. They will finish their trek to the trail head tomorrow and return to Mendoza.
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Comments (9)
Jake and Doug. ..amazing trip I’m sure. ..can’t wait to hear all about it but more anxious to get you back home! Love you burly, hairy mountain men!!
Posted by: Marsha and jeremy on
To: Branchflower
Bummer…...
Sorry to hear you had to “turn-back”. At least you were’nt one in 1974!
Have a safe trip home!
Lozier sends
Posted by: Tom Lozier on
Randy,
So sorry the weather gods weren’t cooperating! Come back to Indianapolis, your family and bro’s are waiting for you!
BTW-we haven’t been running at all, so you will be just fine on our weekly runs…........
Happy to drive you down 465 with your head out the window at 60 mph if you want to recreate your weather conditions, should feel like Miami to you compared to temps up on the mountain!
Stay warm, excited to hear about your trip!
Barrett
Posted by: Barrett Powers on
We know it wasn’t because of a lack of effort boys! Manimals!
It’s just motivation to summit next year ;-)
The good news is that the best things in life are waiting for you at home :-)
Be safe and God bless Brothers!
Kurt, Lani, Alivia and Kyler
Posted by: The Youngs on
Bummer you couldn’t get a shot at the summit! I’m sure if there was an Air Force guy on your team you would have made it…
Best of luck for a safe hike out and return trip!
Todd
Posted by: Todd Branchflower on
Glad to hear you’re safe! Worry not, the experience is the most important part of your journey! You are now in an elite class of climber; extremely high altitude climber. I’m privileged to know you and climb with you!
Posted by: Erik on
Randy,
Sorry to hear that the weather interrupted your ascent and you were unable to achieve your goal.
Just know that you are still a winner as far as we are concerned.
We are extremely proud of you and love you very much,
Dad & Luz
Posted by: Dad & Luz on
Hi, Pardner,
I was so sorry to read that the weather stopped this climb! La Nina next year might create better odds for a successful attempt! I’m glad everyone is safe. Love from Sam and me. (He’s been a big help with Aunty.)
Sally
Posted by: Sally on
Man, babe!! Can’t tell you enough how proud of you I am. I have not a doubt in my mind that if the weather would’ve cooperated better you would’ve been standing on the summit today vs heading back down. It’s all part of God’s plan. Just wasn’t meant to be and I pray for peace in your heart. You and Jake both worked your tails off in preparation for this, but some things just can’t be changed. Way to go, boys! Your families are so proud and so ready for your arrivals. Godspeed. I love you, babe.
Char and kiddos
Posted by: Charlyn on