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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Rest Day at Plaza Argentina

December 21, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Today was another rest day at Aconcagua Basecamp and we could not have picked a better day! The wind is howling, the sky is obsolete shrouded in clouds. But! And it's a big But! The team is doing great! We are sleeping, reading, eating quesadillas and simply enjoying being in the mountains. After all, isn't that what it's all about?!! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Best of luck to the team, especially to Debbie!

Posted by: Barbara Schwarz on 12/22/2014 at 7:53 am

Let your mind have the dream it desires and let your body have the peace it deserves.

Posted by: Chris on 12/21/2014 at 10:17 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Cache Some Gear Above Basecamp

December 20, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Well...there's a first for everything. And going on 22 Aconcagua expeditions here, I had a first today. Our team awoke early, had a good breakfast and then we loaded our packs and made our way uphill. Everyone did a great job today and we are all well. Except...a little bit of windburn! Man o Man was it blowing strong today! The wind was so strong we were unable to make it to Camp 1 at 16,200 feet. Instead we thought wiser and we cached our gear lower at 15,700 feet. And the team did great! Adversity is part of every climbing adventure and we all handled it very very well. The winds are supposed to be close to the same so base camp is looking very appealing for tomorrow. Go Packers!! RMI Guide JJ Justman

Aconcagua: Justman and Team Settle into Aconcagua Basecamp

December 19, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Chase Nelson, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 14,000'

Greetings all! Last night was clear and cold with the freezing level hanging just below our new home here at 14,000ft. Today is all about relaxing though and the team enjoyed a leisurely morning and some of JJ's famous scrambled egg breakfast. Our agenda tomorrow has us carrying a load of gear to cache at Camp I (16,400ft) What this means is that we will ferry a load of gear higher on the mountain and then return back to basecamp to sleep. This will allow the team to better acclimatize while moving much needed food and gear higher on the mountain and consequently making our move day loads lighter. So this afternoon will be spent organizing and packing gear for an early start tomorrow. The team is looking forward to the challenge of heavy packs and higher elevation. Morale is high, the weather is good and we couldn't be happier! RMI Guide Steve Gately & Team

Aconcagua: Justman & Team Reach Basecamp

December 18, 2014

Posted by: Chase Nelson, JJ Justman, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Greetings from Aconcagua's Basecamp! Started the morning with an early, very cold, stream crossing to head up the Relinchos Valley from Casa de Piedra. Today was the first day with views largely dominated by the mountain, and finally entering the high alpine environment. Strolling into Plaza Argentina Basecamp for the first time is quite an amazing sight, between the camp and the surrounding cirque. The team is getting settled in, and everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved rest day tomorrow! RMI Guide Chase Nelson

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team at Casa de Piedra

December 17, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 11,000'

Hello from Casa de Piedra at 11,000 feet. Team Aconcagua reporting in! The team had another great day trekking now even closer to our objective. As a matter of fact, today we received our first glance of The Stone Sentinel. Another great highlight was seizing several giant jack rabbits during our trek. It is rather windy now in camp so we are going to sign off. Tomorrow base camp here we come! RMI Guide JJ Justman

Justman & Team Kickoff The Aconcagua Season!

December 16, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

The gang is all here! The Aconcagua season is officially under way! Today after final preparations the team began trekking into basecamp. First stop, Leñas at 9,000 feet. The sun was shining, the condors were chirping and everyone had a great day hiking! We now plan on enjoying our first night in the Andes. Why sleep in a tent when you can cowboy up and sleep under the stars!! Speaking of cowboys...we are hanging out with our team of Gauchos as they start the fire. The steaks just went on, the salad is made and our drinks are on their way! Ahh yes, this is the life! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Return to Base Camp

February 19, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

We have arrived! Ahhh, it feels so good to be back at Base Camp! Let me tell ya, this team has faced some enormous adversity. Now don't get me wrong, I don't want to scare friends and family because this Wisconsin boy has faced worse weather watching the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in December. The weather on this expedition has flip flopped from beautiful to not so beautiful. And wouldn't you know it, the weather followed us down to base camp. However, it doesn't matter now. We've enjoyed pizzas, fresh fruit and coca colas. And we all deserve it! Everyone says hello and we are looking forward to our trek out. This is our last dispatch for this season's Aconcagua expeditions. Thank you so much for following along and thanks for all the comments! RMI Guides JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma and Team

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Jeff…What’s up brother? You should explain that while in Green Bay the best way to stay warm is to have a couple of drinks! Kids say hi. Hope all is well.
BillBoy

Posted by: Bill on 3/23/2014 at 2:09 pm

CONGRATS TO ALL!!!
JEFF VERY PROUD OF YOU AND ALL YOUR GROUP!!!!!

Posted by: LARI&B0B; on 2/26/2014 at 8:01 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Return to High Camp from Summit

February 18, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,600'

Hello - We are back safely at high camp (19,600') on Aconcagua. We had a long day up and down and everyone needs some food and hot drinks to recover. The day started cold then turned hot and now it is back to cold with blowing snow. We need a break! We will spend the night here and tomorrow begin heading down hill. Hasta manana, RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Way to go all y’all! Frank and all your new best friends. Be warm, be safe.
Fred T

Posted by: Fred T on 2/19/2014 at 7:52 am

Congratulations to all!

Posted by: Marsha on 2/19/2014 at 5:02 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Summit!

February 18, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 22,841'

Hey everyone, I'm wondering if you could just take a listen to this for second... Do you hear that? I didn't think so because there is zero wind on the summit of Aconcagua right now! That is where Team Seven is at this moment. What do you say guys? [Happy yells from the climbers.] People are excited to be up here. We have a beautiful day climbing. We had a sunny day to begin with; now there's a little bit of clouds and a little bit of snow. People are feeling pretty darn good, tired but good. We had a great day climbing. Can't say enough great things about the summit. And now we are going to head down. This is JJ and the team heading downhill from the highest point in the western hemisphere of the world. RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman calls in from the Aconcagua summit!

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Hi Ken ! Congratulations on doing something I never even dream of. Your boys and wife are super proud. Can’t wait to see the photos and to hear the behind the scene stories. ok I am going back to the couch .... LOL. Take Ken. See you soon.

Posted by: Ivy on 2/19/2014 at 9:37 pm

Congratulations to you all! Great job Rich, we are all very proud of you. Safe trip down! See you soon! Hope you got some great pics for us…
Love
Susie

Posted by: Susie on 2/18/2014 at 9:20 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Decide to Wait a Day Before Summit Bid

February 17, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,600'

Decisions, decisions! After some careful thought the team had decided to spend one more day at high camp before attempting the summit. We all had a tough day battling new snow and breaking trail to make it here. There's no need to exhaust ourselves and ruin our chances at the summit. Tomorrow is supposed to be an even nicer day. And after a full day of eating, drinking and relaxing we all should be more recovered to give the summit our all. RMI Guide JJ Justman

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So close, Rich! Hang in there! I hope the weather holds out and you all summit tomorrow! Love you very much and miss you! Will see you very soon!
Good luck to you and the team!
Love, Susie

Posted by: Susie on 2/18/2014 at 10:43 am

Good morning Brenda ( Sweetie Pie) :-) today is the big day to the summit team 7 goes!! Have fun drink water . The Jay an I are in LV with Travis he says hello all A’s eight classes! Have fun today love you, Richie & Sea Jay. Xxxxxooooxx

Posted by: Rich larscheid on 2/18/2014 at 5:09 am

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