Aconcagua: King & Team Arrive in Mendoza, Argentina
Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
We are all in Mendoza...the last 2 bags arrived late this evening and the Team is turned in and getting their last night of artificial air conditioning before heading out tomorrow. We will head to Los Penitentes to pack for the mules and sleep around 8,000'. Everyone is excited to begin the trek and escape the 100 degree weather here in town. Will be sending updates on our trip each day. Leave comments for your friends and loved ones in the blog comments, the moral support from back home goes a long way.
RMI Guides Mike King, Jess Matthews and Nick Scott
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Comments (23)
Virg, So I forgot - Joe’s truck went to the crusher today - it broke down. He bought another one - perfect for traveling Loveland pass and snowboarding - It is a van! He can carry snowboards and snowboarders up the pass - perfect. Also I am ordering mom and dad a cell phone tonight. Their home phone is all staticy - something is going on with the land line. Love ya - be safe! Nora
Posted by: Nora Hall on
Hello Virg,
I thought I would share this weeks menu with you:
Miso-butter Salmon & Lo Mein Noodles - with cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes - seared salmon and noodle salad with umami-packed sauce with sweet white miso and mirin - springy fresh lo mein noodles with crisp cucumber, scallions and cherry tomatoes.
Sheet Pan Roasted Pork with fall vegetables and maple mustard sauce - hearty meal with rubbed pork blend sweet and smoky spices with medley of Brussels sprouts, carrots and Yukon gold potatoes and a drizzle of maple-sweetened creamy mustard sauce. Yum!!!
Love your sis - yum yum
Posted by: Nora Hall on
Virg!!! Hello my favorite brother… Went to Denver yesterday to help the folks with taking down the Christmas stuff. We left the outside lights up because someone told Dad how they will be sad when he takes them down. Went to the store for Mom and went home the same day - I am swamped!! Anyway Dad is having problems with the darn phone lines and internet again. And just called and Mom had a terrible blooding nose. I think you said we needed to watch that closely and it is starting to worry me. She has been having them a lot. So she will call and make an appointment for next week - I hope. I will go down next week and stay a few days. We are going to finally get some snow today - finally - I swear Virg in 30 years I have never seen it like this - NO SNOW - I mean last year the snow was so deep it towered over me - 6 feet deep by now. Not good for business that is for sure. Of course how could I handle any more…...How is the tuna and pringles? I hope you are having a great time can hardly wait until you are back.
Posted by: Nora Hall on
Hey Dave,
You missed the cold weather this last week and the Huskies COUG’D IT….. So we are now even…. We excited to see you complete this climb so don’t let you guide give up! Good Luck to the top and we will monitor your progress and cheer you on :)
Your Crew at work!
Posted by: CCB1 Crew on
Hey tigers! Thinking of you both.
Happy New Year CC ❤️ Jo and Paul
Posted by: Jo and Paul on
Happy New Year Dad! I’d say you’re starting 2018 off in a pretty epic way.
Love you,
Bug
Posted by: Jenny Grotjahn on
Happy New Year Rogan and Team. All the best and enjoy the climb.
From the Shapeshifters…
Posted by: Rukesh ( Shapeshifter) on
Happy New Year Rogan and the rest of the group. Aconcagua summit…what a way to start the year.
Go for it. You can all do it.
Posted by: James Irving on
Thinking of you as all the “kids” are here popping bottles in your honor. Jilli says, “be smart”. Safe travels to all. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Beth Ludwig on
Happy New Year Katja!! Have a safe and fun trip!
-Wilton
Posted by: Wilton Farmwald on
Enjoy the journey Dave - Will toast to you at midnight! Wishing the team a safe trip!
Posted by: Lynn on
Hey there Virg! Happy New Year! We went snowmobiling to the top of Georgia Pass almost 13k but of course nothing like climbing to 23k. I love you and enjoy! God Bless!
Posted by: Nora Hall on
Hi son I just reviewed the picture -Great! I just remembered the trip we took with some of your buddies , all preteens, to Eagle Nest and the borrow fell off the trail - she was overloaded. Better luck this time I’m sure. Love ya son, Dad
Posted by: vrgil hALL on
Loved seeing your picture Virg and the group. Take care of each other. I will be following you. Happy new year to everyone. Love Mom
Posted by: Barbara (mom) on
Happy New Year! Everyone, enjoy your climb, stay safe and healthy.
Caroline, when you were a little girl and I said you could do anything you put your mind to I’m not sure I had this in mind. You make your father and I proud.
Mom
Posted by: Sarah Relyea on
HAPPY NEW YEAR, DAVE AND TO ALL. great picture of the team.
Enjoy every minute. Thinking of you. Favorite mother-in-law!
Posted by: Donna Bernier on
Hope you have all had an awesome hike today / thinking of you all - also wishing you all a good Happy New Year - 2018 here you come xxx
Posted by: Melanie on
Your on your way…enjoy your magnificent trip team! Travel safe brother Dave. Happy New Year ! Jul
Posted by: Julie beckner on
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind New Years Eve celebration, then make your resolutions reality! You guys are amazing!
Posted by: Karla Grumman on
Have fun! I’ll be thinking of you often my friend, Virgil. For the rest of u find comfort in doing this journey with Virg he can be very entertaining:)
Posted by: Lorenzo Hernández on
Good luck to all, you will never forget this New Year’s Eve, have a brilliant 2018!
Wish you all a splendid year ahead. You are all in out thoughts as the clock strikes 12!
Posted by: Daphne on
BADGERS WIN!!! 34-24!
Best of luck on the mountain everyone. Stay safe and enjoy the experience.
Posted by: Beth Ludwig on
Wishing everyone all the best - enjoy, be safe and go for it…
Posted by: Melanie Davies on