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Aconcagua: King & Team at Pampa de Las Lenas

Happy New Years from Pampa de Las Lenas! Today was the first day of the trek to Aconcagua Basecamp and we had a sunny day with a consistent 'breeze' that kept it cool and at times made walking a little difficult. Our trek follows the Vacas River which looks like it's filled with delicious chocolate milk and I don't even drink milk. The team enjoyed the five-hour hike and arrived in good spirits until the light rain set in. I learned long ago from a mentor that it never....keeps raining at Lenas Camp. True to form some group members put on rain gear and set up tents and the rain stopped almost immediately. We all met up with the descending RMI crew and celebrated the New Year's with the best steak asado dinner ever prepared on the Planet...since man learned to cook with fire. . . Yeah it's that good! The group is nestled in their tents thinking of the coming weeks and how good that steak was. We will get an early start tomorrow, bask in the remaining portions of shade offered on this climb while we hike to Casa de Piedra. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Mike King

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Dad!
I can’t believe you’re already at 10K-something ft. That’s truly incredible. I leave for Brazil tomorrow and am spending the day baking a ton of cookies to give as gifts. They’re pretty damn good too. I’ll get to spend a little time in São Paulo this time which will be cool. Don’t know that city very well. We’re also going to Foz do Iguaçú so maybe I’ll hop over to Argentina for a day. Anyway, I hope you’re being careful and good to your body. Please be safe and don’t push yourself too hard!
Remember that tonight when you look up at the sky, even though our stars are different, we’re both looking at the same moon. I love you so much and am so proud of you.

Posted by: Emma on

Happy New Year Daddio!
So jelly you are in beautiful Argentina, make sure you take lots of pictures! It’s finally sunny here, which is a good sign for 2018 I think. Hopefully it lasts! It’s also a full moon tonight. Miss you, love you! Be careful, take care of your back and knees!!

Posted by: Rowen on

Virgil, your bro went to Bronco game yesterday - they lost 27-24 to KC.  Eating black-eyed peas today for good luck in the New Year.  Hope you had some, but I know you will have good luck anyway.  Miss you and love you, Mom

Posted by: Barbara(mom) on

Congratulations , Nicholas. We will be following your next great adventure
with prayers and great anticipation . Meem and Pop

Posted by: Pop on

Happy New Year to all! Looks like the perfect start to 2018! Coeli (Nick Scott’s Mom)

Posted by: Coeli Scott on

What a wonderful way to bring in a new year guys! Best of luck to each and everyone!

Posted by: Daphne Carew on

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