Aconcagua: Stevens & Team Summit!
Well hopefully you got the voice dispatch as well...today was a successful summit day for the crew here on Aconcagua! We woke to clear, dark skies and cool temperatures, for moving well before the sun was up, and were underway with a fairly large cadre of other summit hopefuls.
The sun cracked the horizon as we passed 20,000', casting Aconcagua's immense shadow towards the west and creating some sublime photo opportunities. Steady climbing up through cold winds gave way to still air and a soft-shell summit push, and the crew stepped onto the summit plateau around 1:30pm local time. We sat on top for about an hour, then began the long descent back to camp.
Now the team is fed, has full water bottles, and is tucked into tents for good long night of sleep. Tomorrow we'll start the long descent back into thick air, chasing down dreams of Malbec and beef. Thanks for all the positive wishes!
RMI Guide Garrett Stevens
RMI Guide Garrett Stevens calls from the Aconcagua summit!
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Comments (16)
Congratulations Beng Hoe and rest of the team. Been following the blog daily. The voice dispatch was a nice touch! Enjoy the hike down and stay safe.
Posted by: Helen Lim on
Congratulations to David and the whole team on your great accomplishment! Have a safe trip down.
Posted by: Lori on
Wow! Congratulations David and Jamie. Abby, Zoe and I are so proud of you as we wait for your return here in Boston. No new Nodler yet.
Posted by: Kathy Babin on
Hats off, Garrett. Congratulations.
Posted by: Bill Horn on
Congrats David and team! Great work. Tali
Posted by: Tali Wilkinson on
Way to go son! Just great. Your first lead climb and you and your team did it. You are in your prime and living the dream. Love, Dad
Posted by: Eric Stevens on
Congrats to all! I know it was very difficult. Have a safe descent.
Posted by: Steve on
So proud of you Stefan!!! Knew you could do. now be safe on the way down.
Posted by: Martha on
Hi Garrett -
Congrats on team summiting. Denali season is just around the corner. I always think about you and Tyler during that time of year.
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on
Congratulations,Garrett and team.Have a safe descent.
Gary and Donna
Posted by: Donna Whitaker on
Congrats Henry and to the rest of the group!! Very exciting.
Posted by: Scott Stevens on
Congratulations team! Garrett- it’s so nice to hear your voice. Stay safe on the way down. I can’t wait to see you. Much love.
Amy
Posted by: Amy on
congratulations everyone!!
Posted by: Mary on
Congradulations team!
Have a safe decent.
Robert we are so proud. Can’t wait until the 18th.
Lisa, Joe and Gabe
Posted by: Lisa on
Congrats to all for a great experience
Posted by: Ron on
Congrats on the summit, but Stefan I think Stacy beat you across the finish line by an hour or so to your respective goals since she finished the marathon around 12:30 ET today. She won’t you let forget you know.
Congrats again and have a safe trip down.
Posted by: Skipper on