Aconcagua: King & Team Enter National Park, Arrive at First Camp
Posted by: Mike King, Jenny Konway, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
We spent the day walking up the Vacas Valley, the terrain is rocky and filled with various shades of red, brown and greens. Due to heavy snow fall up high and the rain showers lower down the happy desert plants are blooming with yellows and purples. The Team is doing great despite some really hot sections today. We'll spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing in the cool breeze, watching a fox inquire about camp and eat the most amazing Argentinean asado (BBQ for those who don't speak Spanish). The meat and cooking display by the Mule Drivers has become legendary. Guides wax poetic about the "scent of Leñas" that fills your clothing for days, weeks or even years to come. Ruth Chris doesn't even compare to the quality of steak cooked and served near the soot stained brick building...muy authentico! Listen to the song "Big Rock Candy Mountain", really listen to the lyrics and you'll only get a glimpse of how sleeping under the stars at Leñas is. Milky Way dust for nights on end. Until tomorrow.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (7)
We are still watching you trek here at Anna McDonald School in Manhattan! Stay safe, it looks crazy!
Posted by: Christina on
And I thought you were eating freeze dried food and bars. Glad to hear you are dining well. We miss you (especially Rocket) and love you Papa.
Posted by: Rebecca Wallace on
I wish I was there especially after hearing about the asado. The scenery looks beautiful. Have a great climb!
Posted by: Hikari on
All sounds amazing! Layla sends her regards to the fox! Everything is good here, keep up the good work Grasshopper!!! Much love, the Tublins
Posted by: Rose Sullivan on
Keep on treking, sounds beautiful. Enjoy the heat while you can. Keep up the hard work Craig. Love Susan
Posted by: Susan on
Thanks so much for the update! Tell Robert Wallace the letter is in the mail
Posted by: Brent Trammell on
Have a great day team. Thinking about you all the way Dawn. Love Dad & Mom
Posted by: Jerry & Lori Golding on