Aconcagua Expedition: Luedtke & Team Enjoy Rest Day at Base Camp
Plaza Argentina Basecamp rest day number one.
We had a relaxing morning, waking up to a thin layer of frost covering our tents and gear. Schaffe and 1/2 calf proudly entered the dining tent for breakfast knowing they were the evening winners of Farkle. This meant the rest of us schemed of personal strategies that would give us the honor of being a future Farkle champion.
Even without the prestige of a Farkle win, I woke up with an extra bounce in my step knowing that the 49ers won last night.
After breakfast we divided the group gear that will be used on the upper mountain. Ben and Ray weighed our packs, and then we individually decided if using porters was right for us. At this time we made personal choices on how much snack weight is too much snack wait or how much chub rub was too much chub rub.
With a delicious lunch meal in our stomachs we made a short group hike above Basecamp to 14,300’ to see the spectacular view of Plaza Argentina.
Games of hacky sack and cribbage with some others enjoying books and naps were used to pass the time until we tackle the upper mountain.
Spirits are high, we are anxiously awaiting the unknown challenges in our immediate future. This desire to explore the unknown to see if our bodies and minds are capable of adapting is nothing short of addiction.
RMI Climber Shane Francis
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Looks amazing! Happy Calf safe to assume that’s the Dr? Looks like an awesome climb ahead
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