Aconcagua Expedition: Wedel & Team Part Ways in Mendoza
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
One final hola from Argentina,
We’ve had a lovely couple days recuperating in Mendoza. Enjoying the calm pace of life, being tourists in a town of sunshine, and yes — exploring a gorgeous winery, Casa Vigil.
While enjoying one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time, a quote showed up on the wine bottle:“Final del camino sólo recuerdas una batalla, la que libraste contigo mismo, el verdadero enemigo; la que te hizo único.”
“At the end of the road you only remember one battle — the one you fought with yourself, the true enemy; the one that made you unique.”
It stuck with all of us. Because after a trip like this, you realize pretty quickly it’s not about the summit, the altitude reached, or proving anything to anyone else.
It’s the quiet negotiations you had with yourself.
Getting out of the sleeping bag.
Turning around when you needed to.
Trying again the next day anyway.
And now, learning how much gelato counts as recovery.
Those are the moments that stay.
Most of us are heading home now, and I think we’ll all keep chewing on this experience for a long time.
Thank you, team (heeeeeyyyy you!) for trusting Leandro and me, for showing up every day, and for making this such a good chapter to be part of.
Would happily walk into (or against) the wind with you again.
RMI Guide Jess Wedel
