Aconcagua: King & Team Move to Camp 2
Today we woke to slightly milder winds that allowed us to breakdown our camp at 16,400ft and move Guanaco 3 camp, our second camp at 18,000' on Aconcagua. All teams above Base Camp are trying to figure if the current weather system will allow for a summit bid. The Team has been updated on the weather pattern that is moving onto the mountain.
From the beginning of the expedition the guides have been stressing taking care of daily items that are in our control like hydration, rest, proper clothing choices and breathing, a lot. At the same time this expedition has been marked by items we have no control over, for example, tall penitentes to navigate, hot temperatures, wind and a deteriorating weather pattern.
We will continue to evaluate our options, in the meantime, It's New Years Eve on Aconcagua. We'll miss the party at base camp, but not the pan flute chiming in during the porter drum circle until 4am.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (5)
Mike, praying you get to stand on the top! All good things in 2016! Love from all the Isaacsons
Posted by: Carol Isaacson on
Happy New Year Michael! Keeping my fingers crossed the weather gets better. Stay strong! Thinking of you everyday . Love, Mom
Posted by: Lisa Hughes on
Happy New Year everyone! John, the elephant is halfway gone, keep chewing!! Have a great next bit and good luck for a weather window soon.
Posted by: Rhonda on
Big shout out to John Hughes- you rock. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Peter Rogers on
Mere and Jeff!! Happy New Year to you both! Thinking of you both. Keep up the good work! Eye of the Tiger! :-)
Posted by: Southy And Hamilton on