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Entries By james bealer


Aconcagua: Wilhelm & Team Hike To Camp Confluencia

We hit the dusty ol' trail today! A gentle breeze at our backs encouraged us towards Aconcagua. The hike to Camp Confluencia was filled with good conversation and lots of laughter. With every step, life is getting simpler and simpler. We are all in such awe of this place. 

Till next time,

RMI Guide Luke Wilhelm

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I hope you’re having the best time, Richie!

Posted by: Kim Ehart on 1/25/2022 at 12:02 pm

Sounds like a great start for a great team. Safe climbing to you all!

Posted by: Noel Imfeld on 1/24/2022 at 8:43 pm


Aconcagua Expedition: Wilhelm & Team Depart Mendoza, Prepare for Trek

After several long days of travel, the team has fully arrived. The glowing Argentinian sun has welcomed us with open arms. With bellies full of steak, the team has enjoyed the slow pace of life here. Everyone is in high spirits as we finalize our packing for the expedition ahead. 

More to follow,

RMI Guide Luke Wilhelm 

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Richie, my love, I am so happy to hear you made it to camp 2!!! It sounds like it was a really tough push, but the view is well worth the journey (of course!). So happy that you have an awesome team to support you and celebrate with through these milestones. I’m with you every step of the way, sweetie! Our fur babies and the whole family send their love. Rest well with the team today. Love you so very much <3

Posted by: Amanda Schimkus on 2/1/2022 at 8:40 am

Go Team! Rest up and enjoy your expedition.

Posted by: Jane on 1/31/2022 at 6:49 pm


Aconcagua: Scott & Team Rest at Camp 2

The itinerary of this Aconcagua climb has been anything but ordinary. The weather saw to that ever since we first tried to move to Camp 1 and promptly had to do an about-face back to Basecamp. Since that day, the guides have had to stay on their toes, rearranging, pivoting, and scraping together a plan that would give us the best shot for the summit. Well, this group's ability to adapt to the changing circumstances on a moments notice may just payoff. Today was originally our day to summit, but the wind had other ideas. So now we are once again resting, eating, and acclimatizing at Camp 2. However, this means that tonight is our night. The last night in fact! The wind and temperatures look ideal for a successful summit attempt. But don’t get excited for us just yet, having had to push the summit day back as far as possible to improve our chances with the weather means tomorrow will be a monster of a day. We will launch our summit attempt from Camp 2 instead of high camp, a move not possible with any other group I’ve climbed this mountain with. If we are successful and make it to the top, we then must head back down to Camp 2, pick up the gear the porters didn’t carry down and continue downhill all the way back to Basecamp! A summit to Basecamp in a day itinerary is no small feat, but having seen how well prepared these climbers are, I firmly believe they can pull it of in good style. Everyone one of them trained hard and came prepared for a difficult climb. Tomorrow will be extremely hard, but if we can pull it off, it will make one hell of a story! Wish us luck!

RMI Guide Nick Scott

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Steve and team nothing but the most positive vibes and thoughts for tomorrow! Know how much you trained for this and your team too!!  Go Go.

Posted by: Paul and Susan Cambon on 1/23/2022 at 5:36 pm


Aconcagua: Scott & Team Rest and Acclimatize at Camp 2

Today we rested once again. Our plan had been to move to high camp today, but once again our plans were changed due to the longest stretch of windy weather seen on this mountain in the month of January. Fortunately, the winds are forecasted to drop significantly over the next few days which is lucky for us since we only have the next two days to pull off a summit. Everyone is doing well and adjusting to the altitude perfectly. By the time we pull the trigger on a summit attempt I expect we will be so well acclimatized that we will all sprint to the top of this mountain. All of you at home send us some good vibes and cross your fingers that the winds give the window we need to stand on the top of South America!

RMI Guide Nick Scott

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Steve and All,
Hope those winds have blown themselves out by now.  All the best for submitting! 

Posted by: Karen & Rob on 1/23/2022 at 9:38 am

Sending good vibes and all fingers and toes crossed that the winds and weather give you the break you all need and deserve to reach the summit!!  Here’s to standing on the top of South America!! XO

Posted by: Coeli Scott on 1/23/2022 at 6:14 am


Aconcagua Expedition: Scott & Team Ascend to Camp 2

Today was the day! The day we would move from Basecamp straight to Camp 2, or Nido de Condores as it is officially called here. Unfortunately, the wind still did not want to cooperate and the mountain was still going to make us work for every foot of elevation gain. We walked up hill through snow, sleet, grapple, and wind gusts that made us wobble. When the wind came, we put our heads down and persevered making great time to our gear cache at Camp 1. After adding some “training weight” to our packs we turned towards Camp 2, walking into more and more wind and snow. Aconcagua really didn’t want this trip to be an easy one, not that any of them are ever easy. After 5 1/2 hours and 4000 feet of elevation gain we strolled into camp feeling accomplished, but tired and of course very hungry. By the time we put up our tents the wind was giving us a break, but the snow how now doubled its efforts and dropping 6-7 inches of fluffy powder on us in a couple hours. We were all happy to be warm and cozy in our tents watching the snow fall and waiting for dinner to help warm our bellies. Once again, everyone on this team absolutely styled an incredibly difficult day. Arriving in camp smiling and feeling well despite the thin air here at 18,500 feet. Tomorrow is a rest day and hopefully a sunny one at that!

RMI Guide Nick Scott

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Aconcagua Expedition: Scott and Team Hope to Move to Camp 2

We woke to another windy day here at basecamp. After reinforcing our tent anchors, we had a delicious breakfast.  The meal was leisurely and delicious, and everyone was in high spirits. We took a walk mid day to stretch our legs and get an incredible view of the mountain.  The rest of the day was spent resting and sorting gear. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to become more favorable, and we plan on moving to Camp 2 in order to best position ourselves for the summit.  

RMI Guide Nick Scott & Team

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Aconcagua Expeditions: Scott & Team Rest at Basecamp

January 18, 2022

Today we rested at basecamp, avoiding the high winds as much as possible.  The team read books, watched some movies, and ate lots of snacks.  We are waiting for a break in the winds to try and make a final move up the mountain.  

RMI Guide James Bealer

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Admire your perseverance!  Keep on truckin guys.

Posted by: Tom Dietz on 1/20/2022 at 5:24 am

Sending prayers for my brother Rahim and the rest of the team. Love you ghada kahi ka.

Posted by: Sheri Kindred on 1/19/2022 at 11:49 am


Aconcagua: Scott & Team Tactical Retreat from Camp 1

Monday, January 17, 2022

What a crazy 36 hours! We arrived at Aconcagua Camp 1 excited for the true expedition to begin, but little did we know, the mountain had other plans. We crawled in our tents after dinner with moderate winds slapping the tent walls, but what began as moderate mountain winds soon grew into freight train roars. Gust after gust battered the tents as we scrambled to secure more guy lines and add more rocks to the anchors. What started as 40 mph gusts soon grew to 80 mph and greater! It felt as if the mountain was unhappy with our presence on its flanks. The wind was relentless all night, making the guide's job tireless as we constantly left the safety of our tent to check on the security of the others. No one slept a wink as we all constantly felt the need brace the walls of our tent as the roar of the train built high in the mountain and finally crashed angrily into our camp. As the sun rose, the wind flowed unabated but with less severity as it had throughout the night. With the light increasing we were able to survey the damage. One out of the three tents didn’t survive, but all climbers woke unscathed, albeit a little sleep deprived. Despite their experience, it was the guides whose tent was left broken and battered and who had to seek shelter in the emergency dome tent set up by our logistics company for just such an occasion. With the sun rising, the group sipped coffee with 1,000-yard stares until the caffeine kicked in and we were able to process what just happened. With a broken tent and the forecast changing for the worst, the mountain forced our hand. The guides made the tactical decision to retreat back to basecamp to regroup and pick up our spare tent we had left behind. However, this does not mean the adventure is over. We plan to rest where the air is thicker, wait out the bad weather, and continue on up the mountain in two days. Everyone is tired, but in good spirits after such a trying night on Aconcagua. Wind is what this mountain is famous for and it delivered in spades. Two nights of good sleep in basecamp will have us rested and ready to give it another go. Let’s just hope the mountain decides to let us pass.

RMI Guide Nick Scott

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Wow!  So happy everyone is safe and sound!  Will be praying for better weather and mild winds for the rest of your trip!!

Posted by: Coeli Scott on 1/19/2022 at 12:24 pm

Since this is Wednesday,  I’m hoping that Steve and team are back on track and making that mountain their B*tch! Stay safe. Love,  Susan

Posted by: Susan Dietz on 1/19/2022 at 4:49 am


Aconcagua Expedition: Scott & Team Move to Camp 1

Sunday, January 16, 2021 - 11:18 AM PST

The team moved up to Camp 1 at Plaza Canada today, situated at 16,500 feet.  Our packs were noticeably lighter after carrying most of our gear up to camp a few days ago.  We quickly got settled in and shored our tents against the upcoming wind.  Everyone is happy to be above basecamp and starting our push towards the summit. 

RMI Guide Nick Scott & Team

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Be safe! It’s so much fun to see your progress!

Posted by: Kendall Snow on 1/17/2022 at 5:53 pm

Hope those high winds settle for you!  Stay safe!

 

Posted by: Jill Snow on 1/17/2022 at 2:39 pm


Aconcagua Expedition: Scott & Team Enjoy Rest Day at BaseCamp

After an impressive showing on our Carry Day we decided to let the group rest their weary muscles at before we begin our progression up the mountain. Lots of eating and sleeping are being done today at Basecamp before the meal quality decreases and the altitude does it’s best to rob you of valuable shut eye. I can definitely feel the excitement in the group as all of us are eager to move higher and test our mettle against the mountain. Send good vibes out to the weather gods for us. We are hoping for sunny skies and light winds from here on out. Two things Aconcagua does not provide often.

RMI Guide Nick Scott

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