Aconcagua Expedition: King & Team Ready to Hit the Trail
Posted by: Mike King, Nick Scott, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
The Team got a casual start to the morning with some breakfast and last minute packing and adjustments before the Mule drivers arrived to load our food and equipment for the next 2.5 weeks on Aconcagua. The morning sun already felt hot was we waited for our shuttle to the national park. We got started around 11am with a stiff breeze that turned into a very windy day. While wind makes some parts of being outside difficult, it lowered the temperatures and wicked our sweat, this cooling effect made for a nice hike to camp.
The Team is getting out of the sun, some in tents and some have found some shade among the massive boulders that surround camp. We will enjoy the afternoon and then throw down on the best steak and assorted grilled meats the world has ever known. The asado at Las Lenas is legendary, it’s rich and bountiful smoke is infused into your clothing, bringing back memories of the communal dinner and meatmares often associated with this wonderful start to an expedition. We are happy, healthy and looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. Thanks for following along.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (5)
Thanks, Mike, for posting the blog…:-) Hope Patty gave you a hug from me!
Patty - my BFFMG,
Thinking about you and your team. It looks and sounds amazing. So wish I were there… Make a wish on a shooting star for me!
Be safe and enjoy this amazing adventure!
Good thoughts and prayers for all…
Sally
Posted by: Sally Mouradian on
Patty,
Really great to see photo of you and the crew. Looking forward to the next update. Be safe, endure, and enjoy every step of your journey!
Love,
John
P.S. - just received call on Mon 12-17 at 10:30 A CT that the house transaction is complete! All good! We did it!
P.S.S. - Ben called with excellent news on the first semester!!!
Posted by: John Kudla on
Happy 21st Pam - hope you have a great birthday!
Have fun, be safe - love you!
Posted by: Paul on
Whoop whoop happy birthday Slam! I hope someone will put a candle in your steak tonight to make a wish <3
Wishing a safe and fun journey for all!
Posted by: The BigAsses on
Making progress. I envy your dinner. Sounds like just what you need to start you on your way. Best of luck to you all.
Love you Glo!
Mom
Posted by: Michelle on