Aconcagua: King & Team Move to Camp 1
Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
The Team decided that they have had enough of the comforts of base camp...roasted lamb, showers, Internet and pit latrines and told the guides they trade it all in for pasta, dusty scree, interpersonal conversation and blue bags. With our lungs and legs feeling stronger after another rest day we cruised up to Camp 1 in under 5 hours and spent the remainder of the day setting up camp and enjoying the view. We can see the first hour and half towards Camp 2 and the red, brown and orange pastel colors of the Central Andes to the East. There is some apprehension in the group about what the coming days and weather will bring. So far everyone is acclimating well and excited to be finally heading up Aconcagua. Thanks for following along, we'll carry gear and supplies to Camp 2 tomorrow and check in with an update.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (7)
Good on you, mate!! Have a safe climb and show em how we do it in Texas.
Posted by: Lee on
So good to hear your voice, Dave. Sorry to hear of the BP change you had. So you are on your way again, keep trucking! Enjoyed the post to you all by Rachel Ford, so fitting.
Posted by: Donna Bernier on
Camp I - The loo with the valley view. Best wishes Mike and team. Godspeed. Waltero, IN
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Well done so far guys and girls, wishing you all the luck in the world with the good weather and the climb. Thinking of you Rogan, I’m getting excited for you, love mom. You
Posted by: Daphne on
You are all doing so well - well done and keep going.
Thinking of you all and Rogz - Go large…
Love you and will chat soon
Posted by: Melanie on
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Travel safely to the top!
Posted by: Rachel Ford on
Enjoying a lovely glass of Malbec in your honor and hoping you find a weather window in which to keep pushing upwards. Much love and stay safe.
Posted by: Beth Ludwig on