Aconcagua: King & Team arrive at Base Camp
Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 10,550'
We were up before the sun having breakfast by headlamp and quickly packed up camp to catch our mule ride across the Relinchos River. Shortly after 7am, we were making our way up the narrow Relinchos Valley on our way to thinner air. After two days of gentle terrain in the Vacas Valley, it felt good to head uphill and gain some elevation. We enjoyed another pleasant, sunny day with a light breeze that stayed with us all the way to Basecamp, and we had another brief Guanaco sighting. We are now all settled at Aconcagua Basecamp and getting ready to switch gears for the days to come. Everyone is in good spirits and looking forward to seeing what the upper mountain has in store for us.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (14)
Great job Virgil glad you’re having the weather with you hope it stays
Posted by: Len Currier on
Great job Virgil glad you’re having the weather with you hope it stays
Posted by: Len Currier on
Hello from London, Dad! Missing you already and hoping you’re being safe and having fun! Love you!
Posted by: Jillian Ludwig on
40+ degrees here yesterday! Stay safe and enjoy the view.
Posted by: Karla on
Hey Virg! It’s 03:30 and a 72 year old woman just called us because laying in her 98 degree house with a turtleneck sweater on she *thinks* she *may* have a temperature and her husband won’t help her with either of her thermometers. Also, her ear has been bugging her for a few weeks. Oh, she also may have had some pus come out of her face. Not like a pimple though. No sore or anything, only some pus. Just wanted you and the gang to know that. Climb on!
Posted by: Aaron G. on
Hi to all of you, it’s seems like you have had a great start. Rogan, hope you are taking photos for us, very hot at home with plenty thunderstorms . Enjoy every minute, love mom
Posted by: Daphne on
Congratulations team for making it to base camp! I know you are taking it all in brother Dave. Travel safe brother as you journey on. Love Jul
Posted by: Julie Beckner on
“One step at a time”.
Caroline and Craig, I can’t wait to see your photos when you return.
Hugs to you both, Sarah.
Posted by: Sarah Relyea on
Kirk, hope you are feeling well and ready for the next leg of your journey. Dropped Jilli off at the airport to wing her way on her adventure. Living vicariously through you both. Much love, stay safe.
Posted by: Beth Ludwig on
Alex and Katja: Seems like yesterday I was there arriving BC after the 3-day trek. I am so excited for you as you begin an arduous though terribly rewarding experience!! I loved and recall so well the simplicity of being there, and the challenge of making it up!! And I am certain you will as well. I will be with you every day my friends!!!
Posted by: Eric from Nuveen on
Happy New Year! Good luck Alex & Katja, we’re watching you guys!
Posted by: The Legacy Group on
Hey Virg! So glad you finally made it to first base! ;) Have a fantastic adventure!
xx,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel on
Happy 30th Birthday Nick Scott! What better way to spend the day than doing something you love?! Enjoy! Mom
Posted by: Coeli Scott on
I will be watching closely as my childhood friend Virgil heads for another summit. You go Virg. Respect…
Posted by: Barry Riddle on