Aconcagua: Gately & Team Arrive at Los Penitentes
Posted by: Steve Gately, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
The drive into the mountains starts by passing through many of Mendoza's Bodega's until the landscape changes to rolling hills peppered with bushy green shrubs. Soon there after we gain elevation and follow the Rio de Mendoza up to the Uspallata Valley where the topography changes yet again to tall jagged peaks colored red,orange, tan and grey. Another hour down the valley takes us to Los Penitentes where we will be calling home tonight. The team spent the afternoon packing and repacking there duffel bags for the trek into the Vacas Valley tomorrow. At the moment we are all probably much to full from dinner and excited to get to bed and finally leave the creature comforts behind for a sleeping bag and tent tomorrow. Everyone is doing fantastic and eager too start our adventure! Tune in tomorrow for more!
RMI Guide Steve Gately
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Comments (6)
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Posted by: Connor on
Love the picture! Looks like a healthy group. Godspeed!
Posted by: Terry (Jen's Mom) on
Good Luck Bob Toomey! Safe travels and a speedy safe return!
Posted by: Bill Gillis on
Hey Bob,
Best of luck to you and your team! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Safe travels to you all!
Tev
Posted by: Tevis on
Thank you for these updates. Praying for a safe and successful adventure!
Posted by: Lisa Stickel on
What a grand adventure! I am with you all in spirit. Enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Peggy Van Voorhis on