Aconcagua: King & Team Return to Base Camp
Posted by: Mike King, Jenny Konway, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
We packed up after a stormy night at 19,600'. The evening was filled thunder, lightening and lots of snow. The early start had our hands and toes cold, but we were rewarded with a stellar sunrise and a quick descent through the snow and scree. There was gear to pick up at the lower camps and finally we got to Plaza Argentina to enjoy a warm afternoon of packing for the mules and some well deserved rest at lower elevation. Tomorrow we'll walk to Lenas, our first camp of the trek for the legendary asado and one last night under the stars. This trip has been filled with lots of laughs, better then normal weather and a great team. This will be our last dispatch of the trip, your loved ones will be in reach once we arrive in Mendoza on the evening of the 8th. Thanks for following along on our expedition to the top of South America.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (6)
Wow, that was some climb! Glad you all made it up there & are now safe & sound. Thanks for letting us follow along on this great adventure.
Posted by: Hikari on
Concrats to All of You!!!! So Proud of All of You!!!! Enjoy the thick and warm air and the Asada tonight!!! Love you All!!! Awesome Dawn and Tom , (My climbing Sister and Brother, Bless you both)
Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Hi Greg. Well done everybody! I have to say that I prefer camping in warm climes but each to their own. xxx
Posted by: Trish on
Congratulations Everyone! Awesome climb!
Thanks for the amazing updates Mr Mike and team!
Auntie SANJ check your viber messages when you get in range
Posted by: Bubba and Belle on
Great job team! Sounds like it was an awesome trip! We love you from illa and Sylas.
Posted by: Melinda Widmer on
Congratulations to the team. Congratulations to Dawn. You are the greatest. Love ya. :-)
Mom & Dad
Posted by: Jerry & Lori Golding on