Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Check in from Pampa de Lenas
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
¡Hola de Pampa de Leñas! After a last night in a real bed we got outta Penitentes and hit the trail. Needless to say the team is psyched to finally be on the move after the months of anticipation and the seemingly endless packing and repacking. We enjoyed clear skies and a decent breeze that despite kicking up a bit of dust was actually pleasant in keeping the temps manageable. Everyone moved extremely well and is currently lounging around camp waiting for the herrieros to finish up grilling up some giant slabs of beef for us. Steak and wine, and a crew of happy campers. Not bad for our first day on the hill.
All for now!
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (8)
Hi Heather and all of you up there.
Sorry to hear about the weather. The New Yorkers have been hit by heavy snow and the weather system is heading to us across the Atlantic but will change to strong winds and heavy rain for us this week. Not quite as bad as you are getting.
Stay positive and try and meditate if the storm noise allows!
Love Diane and Paul
Posted by: Paul and Diane on
The tough part begins - our thoughts are with you - stay safe
Love you,
Dad & Luz
Posted by: Dad & Luz on
Love getting your updates! Give my love to John!
Posted by: Kat Branchflower on
Great to hear you are doing well. Fantastic views. Wishing you all a safe and successful ascent and praying the weather will be favourable.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you Heather. Stay safe and strong - remember slow and steady.
Love Mum, Hazel & family
Posted by: Hazel on
Love seeing the updates, gorgeous views and knowing that the team is doing well. Makes us feel like we’re on the journey with you all (thank you).
Rob, thinking of you and happy knowing that you’re also in your element – a great walkabout, good wine, steak, and wonderful company. Prayers for favorable conditions and a safe accent. (Will let you know the outcome of the game tomorrow – go Hawks! :)
xo
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Johanneson on
Dad we miss you so much look up at the ski in the afternoon we will too we will pray for you and the teem Love Addy Mom Leith A+D+L+M=Famley
Addy
Posted by: addelyn on
Randy
Looks beautiful and sounds like you are right in your element…wine, mountains and camping. Life is good! Miss you like crazy but happy to hear everything is going well.
I love you!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Irwin on
Yaaaay! So happy and excited for you all! We’re praying for calm weather, your endurance and safety. Thanks for the update! Doug, we love you bunches and bunches. Thinking of you nonstop. Everything is going great here at home. Jake, we’re thinking and praying for you nonstop as well. Kids and I are so pumped to wrap our arms around you boys soon, Lord willing. Stay safe and capable. You guys got this!
Love you, babers!!!
Char, Addelyn and Leith
Posted by: charlyn on