Aconcagua: Justman and Team Settle in at Camp One
Hey Everyone,
This is JJ Justman and Pepper Dee and Team 3 Aconcagua. We had one heck of a day you can probably hear the wind here. We fought the battle and we got up here to Camp One at 16,500 feet. Pretty adverse conditions, but the team just did a fantastic job! Actually Pepper and I are really impressed with these guys, none of them hired any porters and when we got to camp they set up the tents themselves. They're anchoring them out right now and getting moved, it's been a long day. I wanted to write a dispatch to let you know how great the team is doing, but we're running a little bit behind schedule. We've got some stoves to get going and get some snow melt into water to get re-hydrated and make sure these folks are doing well. Everyone's doing great! Thanks for Following along, Tough day to get up here at Camp One, but everyone safe and sound. As usual we're still having fun and the views are only getting better! We're probably going to have a couple of lazy days here. The forecast is calling for a quite a bit of wind for the next several days, so we're not in a huge rush to go running up hill. It is nice to get a little higher and improve on our acclimatization.
Again, thanks for following along and we'll touch base soon.
JJ Justman and Pepper Dee Checking in from Camp One on Aconcagua.
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Comments (10)
Brian and Brad: I hate to hear that the weather isn’t cooperating…y’all will have to make the most of it - swapping stories while you’re holed up in the tents.
Posted by: Johnny on
Congratulations, everyone!!! Please continue to hydrate and to err on the side of caution.
God bless every single one of you. Mama Kucik
Posted by: Karen Kucik on
Wow…great adventure!!! Thanks for the updates & amazing pictures. Be safe Eric Leger & Team.
Looking forward to your next update on the journey. ;-)
-Millie
Posted by: Millie Chase on
Hi Niki
Finally getting the hang on keeping updated from this page!
Posted by: Jane Marzan on
So glad to hear y’all made it to Camp 1. What a beautiful view! So proud of you guys. No porters is quite impressive…but I’m not surprised at all :-) Look forward to more updates!
Posted by: Susie on
So glad you all made it to Camp 1!!! Keep on truckin John Boy. Enjoy every moment, get it done, and come home soon. Will call on some Divine Intervention to calm down that wind. Love, Mom.
Posted by: Mary Ann Papp on
Hey Brian and Brad! Glad you made it to camp one! Sure hope the conditions allow you to make it to the top! We sure miss you, Brian and hope you are enjoying it! It sure looks beautiful. Love u Brian!
Posted by: Becky Brody Halle and jake on
Glad you’re doing well Kirk! We are thinking and praying for your successful climb up and down the mountain. Take care, love you!
Your sis, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Phipps on
WOW, what a view. Great picture post JJ and Pepper. I see why all of you like to climb. Brian and Brad, that’s impressive not using porters. Reminds me of your training running up Apalachicola Falls with the backpack I could barely walk with. Enjoy the experience, take pictures and keep building memories. Hope the wind cooperates. Everyone lucked up with getting two of the best guides. Talking to you soon. Dad and Mom G
Posted by: Ben and Sharon on
Yeah!! Making progress towards the summit! Papp Jr. All is well at your home away from home. You guys enjoy each and every moment! ” You got your toes in your boots and your *** in the snow, not a a worry in the world, only you mountaineers know , life is good today!! Life is good today !! “. Sing it !! Keep up the good work !!
Posted by: Von on