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Aconcagua: Carry to Camp 2

February 8, 2011

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Elevation: 16,200'

Wulp, we done carried to Camp 2 and let me tell you, this team is climbing STRONG. We got into a little bit of snow and wind through Ameghino Col but it was nothing we couldn't handle. We were just under four hours up to Chopper Camp and around one hour down. This means we were cruising! Stokemeter

And after a dinner of pasta with tomato sauce (w/ fresh sauteéd onions and garlic) and a hot drink we're nestled back in our tents ready to pass out. Stoke meter is up there, maybe 7 or 8! RMI Guide Billy Nugent & the Aconcagua Team

Aconcagua: Chilling at Camp 1

February 7, 2011

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Elevation: 13,800'

Currently we're chilling at Camp 1 after today's move up from basecamp. We enjoyed perfect weather most of the day today but are seeing a few very minor flurries develop as we settle into camp. The entire team is relaxing in their tents enjoying a deserved rest while Geoff and myself are attempting to chef up some dinner for the gang. We're hoping to get a cache in up at Chopper Camp tomorrow which will serve as our Camp 2. All is well! Talk soon! RMI Guide Billy Nugent P.S. Richard would like all his family and loved ones to know he's doing well and misses them very much!

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Posted by: CexClutle on 5/25/2011 at 8:57 am

Great to hear the crew is doing well! How about a stokemeter this time around?

Posted by: Katie on 2/8/2011 at 4:51 pm

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Aconcagua: Rest Day

February 6, 2011

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Elevation: 13,800'

Hello Everyone, We are enjoying another rest day here at Plaza Argentina (basecamp) acclimating after yesterday's push up to camp 1 and preparing our gear and supplies for tomorrow's move uphill. The weather is a bit breezy with intermittent clouds but is actually much nicer than the forecast indicated. We've been eating well (of course) and otherwise enjoying the day. Wish us luck on our big move to Camp 1. That will be the end of the gourmet meals for quite a while! RMI Guide Billy Nugent & Team

Aconcagua: Carry to Camp1

February 5, 2011

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Elevation: 16,000'

Wow! The team enjoyed another day of awesome weather for our carry up to Camp 1. Everybody performed exceptionally well on our first push above 16,000' dropping off food, fuel, and supplies. Upon our return to Basecamp we treated ourselves with prosciutto, fontina, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar baguettes! Then we ate steak for dinner! All in all a great day. Tomorrow's plans call for a rest day which should line up nicely with some predicted squirrely weather. We will touch base manana... RMI Guide Billy Nugent & Team

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Aconcagua: Rest Day at Basecamp

February 4, 2011

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Elevation: 13,800'

We're enjoying ourselves today on another beautiful bluebird day here at Plaza Argentina after being awoken by incoming helicopters. We chowed down this morning on bacon and eggs with green peppers and onions, coffee, and maté and then spent the afternoon prepping for tomorrow's carry to Camp 1. The carry should take us over 16,000' and give us some good exercise to stimulate better acclimatization. The weather looks like it'll be turning south on Sunday/Monday so it will be nice to get a cache in before the snow comes. We will check in again soon. RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Aconcagua: RMI Team Checks in from Basecamp

February 3, 2011

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Elevation: 13,800'

Hello from Aconcagua Basecamp. Today saw more great weather on our walk from Casa de Piedra up to Plaza Argentina which will serve as a basecamp for the rest of the expedition. A BRISK river crossing first thing in the morning lead to a gorgeous (literally) walk up the Relinchos Valley. For the most part everyone on the team is performing well but some cold-like symptoms seem to be starting their rounds within the group. Hopefully tomorrow's rest day will give us the time we need to kick these colds and continue working our way up. RMI Guide Billy Nugent and Team

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Aconcagua: Trek to Basecamp

February 3, 2011

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Elevation: 10,550'

Good morning! This is Billy checking in from Argentina. All is well and we are en route to Aconcagua Basecamp. We hit the trail on Tuesday morning with fairly light loads on our back. All of our group gear, tents, fuel and food was sent along to basecamp by mules from our outfitter Grajales Expeditions. We spent our first night on the trail at Pampa de las Lenas at around 9,000'. Yesterday we broke camp and began the walk to Casa de Piedra at 10,550' where we spent last night. Everyone is doing well and we will be leaving shortly for our final trek into basecamp. We will check in again soon. RMI Guide Billy Nugent & Team

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Aconcagua: Team Arrives in Mendoza

January 30, 2011

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Hola de Argentina... Well our fearless team assembled in its entirety today to begin our expedition on the mighty mass of stone called Aconcagua. Haha. Pete and myself completed all of the pickups at the airport today in three separate trips and were delighted to find that none of the team members were seriously delayed and that all of the luggage has safely arrived. Mendoza is situated on the plains that approach the Andes, something like 3,000' of elevation; pretty low and subsequently really hot. The majority of us spent the day trying to recuperate from long stretches of travel by chilling (or sweating really) poolside at the hotel. Today was Sunday so most of the businesses were closed. Everything is still on schedule for hitting the trail day after tomorrow. We all enjoyed some of Argentina's famous beef and wine this evening at a great parrilla near the hotel. Everyone is really psyched for the big adventure! We'll check in once more before we hit the trail tomorrow evening. Ciao, RMI Guides Billy Nugent, Pete Van Deventer, Geoff Schellens, and the team

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Ecuador: Team Reflects on Climb and Starts to Plan Next Adventure

January 28, 2011

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Our climbing team is rested and well-fed, and we’re all back in Quito enjoying some free time as I right this last dispatch for our trip. We had a great trip, jam-packed with activities during the past week. In addition to summiting 3 high peaks in 4 days, we had time to enjoy a great hacienda on the flanks of Cotopaxi, some sightseeing in Quito, as well as enjoying each others’ company. We’re already starting to plan the next climbing trip! We’ll have a celebration dinner in Quito tonight, and then we’ll head our separate directions…most of us are heading home, but two of the climbers are headed to Mendoza, Argentina tomorrow to begin a RMI expedition on Aconcagua. Be sure to check their dispatches to follow how they are doing! Hasta la próxima montaña… RMI Guide Mike Walter

Ecuador: Resting after a Successful Summit Day

January 27, 2011

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We're all down from Cotopaxi, healthy and happy after a successful summit climb! We woke up at midnight and left the climbers' hut at ~1:30 am... headed for the summit. The weather was spectacular: no wind, moderate temperature, and a crystal clear, starry sky. Our team climbed strong, and 7 1/2 hours later we were all congratulating each other on top! The snow conditions were perfect for cramponing--a good thing because we had some exposed traverses and a steep ice chute to negotiate up near the summit. The route was very enjoyable, and challenged us not only with its altitude, but its variety. This team of climbers attempted Cotopaxi last summer, but we were denied its summit by a violent storm. Persistent folks we climbers are; we scheduled this reunion trip and it paid dividends. We had great climbing weather and summitted 3 peaks in 4 days... all of which are higher than any peak in the Continental US! Now we're getting some much needed rest at the hacienda Chilcabamba. After a leisurely breakfast we'll head back to Quito tomorrow morning. I'll be in touch tomorrow. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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