Aconcagua: Smith & Team Move to High Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
The time is here! We woke today to clear skies, a welcoming sight from yesterday's mean looking clouds. It was time to move up to Aconcagua High Camp and put ourselves in place to go to the summit. With efficiency, we packed up camp. By now the team is seasoned pros at camp disassembly and assembly. Packs loaded, we hit the trail and made our way to 19,600'. There we made camp and got settled in. The rest of the afternoon we took care of ourselves and got ready for summit day tomorrow. Staying hydrated, getting calories on board, resting the body and mind are all important. Its early to bed tonight because we will have an early start tomorrow. All we can do now is try to catch some Zzz's and hope the weather holds for a beautiful summit.
Wish us luck!
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
Comments (10)
Marc,
There in spirit with you as you take the summit today!
Fingers crossed the weather has held, and you have a spectacular view up top!
Looking forward to the next updates. :)
Miss you!
~Maggie
Posted by: Maggie Riley on
Sounds like the weather is ready for you and the team to have a wonderful summit day!
Posted by: Russ Frederickson on
Thinking of you Dad! Sending love and strength your way! Excited for you!
Posted by: Kelly Cavanagh on
Wishing everyone a good clear day to make the summit. Yahoo Scott !
Posted by: Rebecca shindler on
We’re rooting for you Pops! Keep up the great work! So excited for you all
Posted by: Noel Imfeld on
Tim,
So proud of you, you’re the man! Stay strong….I know you will reach the summit!
Posted by: Diane Rollo on
Do us all proud Sue. We’re with you 100%.
Posted by: Norm Symonds on
Wow! No need for contingency days! Glad to hear all clear! We will be eagerly awaiting a message that you all made it & feeling exhilaration!
Byron’s family
Posted by: Judy Collins on
I will be thinking of you all constantly as you go for the summit and can’t wait for the updates. So happy to hear the weather is cooperating. Best wishes to all of you! Sending you love from afar Byron!
Heather
Posted by: Heather Collins on
So excited for you Marc!
I sense you and the rest of the team will have no problem “keeping your shits together”. Lol.
(emphasize the “s” on “shits”, as in Marc teaching English/American to our Kilimanjaro co-climber)
Posted by: Donna Sassaman on