Aconcagua: Billy Nugent & Team Meet in Mendoza
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Hi everybody and welcome to the dispatch blog for this year's early January RMI Aconcagua expedition. Billy here checking in from lovely Mendoza, Argentina, where the last of our team (and a bunch of missing luggage) has finally arrived. We had an informative meet and greet this evening poolside at the classic Nutibara Hotel, a haven for Aconcagua climbers from all over the world, where we all got to know each other and run through some important details about our upcoming adventure. Afterwards we headed out on the town for our first team dinner, enjoying the steaks, wine, and Italian influenced food Mendoza is famous for. It looks like we have a very fit and experienced climbing team this year which bodes well for our chances up on the mountain. We'll check in again tomorrow from Los Penitentes where we'll be packing up our loads for the mules and finishing up the last of our preparations before heading onto the mountain.
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (7)
Gerald from team 2015 wishing you all a safe climb! Remember it’s about the journey not the destination :)! However let’s face it the destination is pretty AWESOME! Can’t say enough good stuff about Billy and Katrina. Love Love Love e;m!!! You guys are in good hands with this A team! Watch listen and learn…They have so much experience and knowledge not to mention their professionalism as guides was invaluable to the 2015 teams success. Been thinking about joining you in Ecuador Billy Feb.2nd… What no Katrina! Maybe not then LOL!!!
Have a GREAT climb team!
Gerald
Posted by: Gerald Flynn on
Randy…your epic adventure begins! Best of luck and try to stay warm. I will think of you every time I crawl under our nice warm electric blanket. I love you! “The mountains are calling and I must go.” John Muir
-Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Irwin on
Have a safe journey! So proud of all your accomplishments! Love ya bro!!! Cheering you and Doug on from AZ!!! Xo
Love ya! Barry & Sarah and kids
Posted by: Sarah on
Looking forward to reading about all your adventures!! Best of luck to you all- especially Doug and Jake!!
The kids and I love you so much!!
Xoxo
Bre
Posted by: Bre Nettleton on
Rick, the kids and I want to wish you a safe and an adventuresome trip!!!
Love you…
Posted by: Shannon on
Hey Randy Wishing you an awesome climb - stay safe.
Hope yours was not among the lost/late bags.
Dad & Luz
Posted by: Dave on
I’m glad the team made it to Argentina!! My family and I wish my father, Rick Haggard, and the rest of the team the best of luck as they head towards the summit of Aconcagua. We miss you deeply and we hope that you will reach the summit. Love you Dad!!
-Hallie
Posted by: Hallie Haggard on