Alpamayo: Elias & Team Back at Base Camp
We are back at the comfort of lower elevations, the meals of our cook Emilio, and the safety of the Andean meadow in which it sits. Our summit climb yesterday was incredible; mainly because of the climbing ability of our climbers, (providing the fastest and most efficient one this guide has had) but also because the weather, conditions and surroundings. We had the mountain to ourselves, which contributed too. This morning, we had to drag our feet out of Camp 2, since a whiteout engulfed us upon waking up. The weather gave us a break and without hesitation, we started our descent to BC. We know we're not done till we dismount our horses tomorrow at the trailhead, but our sense of accomplishment makes us believe so; we have climbed, arguably and according to many, the most beautiful mountain in the world. We're going now to rest that thought in the warmth of the first night not on the glacier in a few days, and let you know all about it tomorrow from our hotel.
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos
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Comments (4)
We’re very proud of you all! Congratulations on your successful climb! Dixie, Scott and Tucker
Posted by: Dixie on
Fatima, Great to hear that you had a memorable experience and such good conditions on summit day on such an unusually beautiful mountain. That (and the 450m ice-climb) will make it special! Take care on the return journey.
Peter
Posted by: Peter Williamson on
Dear Wolf, safe travels down and greetings to the Whole Team and especially to Elias for the great reporting/blog - big hugs, Feli
Posted by: felicitas funke-riehle on
Kara Glad you made it all off the mountain safely. Sounds like some very cold nights. Travel safely on the horses! So proud of you right now! xo Mike
Posted by: Michael on