Aconcagua: Tucker & Team Arrive at Base Camp
Posted by: Mark Tucker, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
We were up early to catch the mule shuttle across the Vacas River. We could have waded across but that would have been a painfully cold start to our day. When do you get to be a cowboy in Argentina anyway? It made for some great photos. It took us a bit over six hours of climbing in beautiful weather to arrive here at Aconcagua Base Camp. We are settled in. All of our gear is here and in good shape. It resembles the team, good shape that is. Another fine meal and a warm sleeping bag; it just doesn't get anymore basic or nice. All is well.
RMI Guide Mark Tucker
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Comments (4)
Hang tough Shannon Long and the team. You’ve got this. Can’t wait for pictures.
Posted by: Patty Fisher on
Safe climbing. Thinking of you. Have fun!!
Love—-M and D
Posted by: Vicki Hersh on
Happy climbing to the team. Praying for a safe summit and return! I’m so proud of you.
Love you Shannon!
M
Posted by: Betsy (Shannon's mother) on
Hello to all you hearty souls..It takes a lot of guts and courage to climb a mountain I’m so proud and impressed with all of you! What memories you’re all making; enough to last a lifetime. From Mark’s description, it sounds like you’re having some incredible food. Stay strong. Please be safe!!! To my girl…MLY 1T What a ride so far : )
Posted by: Geri Kuehn on