Aconcagua: King & Team Move to High Camp
Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
Well, we pulled the trigger and moved to Cholera located at 19,600'. We decided to skip a rest day in exchange for 2 'active' rest days. The Team moved up with the bear necessities to establish camp and summit Aconcagua! We were on our feet for only three hours so the remainder of the day has been R&R. This morning was the coldest of the trip with beautiful clear skies and a 10-15 WNW wind that kept us cooler then yesterday's sweat locker. Other teams have been coming down from the summit so the track is kicked in which will make for great climbing.
Everyone is doing great, some nervous energy but that is to be expected the day before attempting the highest mountain outside the Himalaya. We are about ready to feast on hot summer sausage cheese quesadillas and soup before doing a little pre-packing and talking summit day expectations and plan of action. Hopefully we will be calling in from the summit tomorrow. The Team is getting their final pep talk from your blog comments tonight, thanks for the encouraging words and being apart of this wonderful expedition with such a stellar crew!
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (14)
Congratulations Virgil what a great climb. What aw inspiring Beauty. See you back at sea level.
Posted by: Len currier on
Wonderful news. Enjoy that summit viewing, Dave, I am so happy for you and for all the things you have accomplished and the new ones to come. Donna
Posted by: Donna Bernier on
Amazing Virg - Amazing! We are anxiously awaiting your return. Mom is so excited to read the blog everyday. My stomach is in knots waiting for the summit. Love ya, Nora
Posted by: Nora Hall on
La montagne est « l’ecole Du courage », I wish you all a beautiful moment.. Facing the true life!! Thank you for your “world support”, thank you for sharing your strength, Ambition and devotion.. I’ll follow your path shortly
Love and power to you ALL
MarieLB
Posted by: Marie Le Bihan on
Craig & Caroline - Good luck and enjoy every moment, you guys are amazing
Go Bro!!
Love from all
Russell & Fam
Posted by: Russell on
Good luck tomorrow! Remember, if all else fails, just log roll back down the mountain!
-Meri
Good luck! A wise man once told me that my face made him feel violent. Attack the summit like it’s my face.
-Ben
We love you!
Posted by: Meridith and Ben on
We are with you in spirit Mike and team. The crystal clear vistas and thin air will make memories that last a lifetime; praying the mountain and jet stream shine on you on your final push.
Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back to basecamp postings!
Posted by: Ken on
Hey Virg,
Travel safely to the top! Enjoy the view and soak up the wonder. You are an inspiration.
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Ford on
Even halfway across the world, you are an inspiration to me, Zach, and the boys. In more ways than you know… Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Go get ‘em, Dad!! We love you! -Alli
Posted by: Allison Jacobsmeier on
You are almost there!! Keep focused, strong, savor the summit view and save some for the walk down! You all are amazing!
Our whole family is supporting you on brother Dave..love Jul
Posted by: Julie Beckner on
A&K - finish strong, as always!
Wish I was there - with you and the view; the hard work, not so much. ;)
Posted by: Karla on
Congrats on making high camp! Next step(s)...SUMMIT!! Eat up, try to rest and then go get it! Thrilled you’re getting the opportunity this time around. -B.
Posted by: Beth Ludwig on
Keep crushing it Katja! A day on the mountain is better than a day at school. Enjoy it while it lasts, you’ll be at the summit soon! Cheering you on from USNA, can’t wait to hear all about the trek!
- Wilton
Posted by: Wilton on
Safe travels Nicholas and Team!
Nicholas - do a little dance-step, for our girl, when you reach the summit. She is beside you. Every step.
XoXo,
Elisa
Posted by: Elisa on