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Aconcagua: Gately & Team Enjoy Rest Day at Base Camp

Ahhh, what a lovely day to take a rest. The team took our first rest day today at Aconcagua Base Camp, Plaza Argentina. We slept in, enjoyed a hearty breakfast and then went about leisurely preparing for our carry to camp one tomorrow. We took a midday walk up a small valley outside of Base Camp to stretch or legs and breathe a bit more actively. As we walked along the valley's crumbling walls, in which every shade of red to brown seemed to be represented, the geology of the Andes became the theme of our walk. On the way back, nearly each person's curiosity was sparked by stones in the creek bed from one of the many rock layers above. We spent the rest of the afternoon planning and packing the things that we will cache at Camp One tomorrow. Our tasks were completed before another amazing three course dinner from Grajales' Base Camp staff. It seems no one's appetite is suffering due to altitude! Everyone is doing well and we are ready to work hard in the morning. Wish us calm winds and easy breathing! I'm sure we miss you too... RMI Guides Steve Gately & Hannah McGowan

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Rest up and breathe easy team. And Bob, I’m sure you’ve probably already taken several hundred photos. We all can’t wait for the slide show!

Posted by: John Horgan on

My dog and I walked the beach this morning and thought of all of you at 16,200 ft! Hope the wind and the cold were tolerable to you courageous souls!  Peggy

Posted by: Peggy on

Love partaking of this blog - following you and this incredible adventure has been great.
Now we can somewhat appreciate this epic event.
Be safe and Merry Christmas

Patty and Brian

Posted by: Patty and Brian McConaty on

Good luck to all, but especially James ODonnell (because he’s my brother)!

Posted by: Paul ODonnell on

Good luck…

Posted by: Terry (Jen's Mom) on

Nice going team! Looking forward to great pictures, Bob!

Posted by: Joe Reinkemeyer on

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