Aconcagua: Smith & Team Carry to High Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Where did all the air go? We kept our momentum and carried gear to high camp today. We sat in a small circle on rocks for chairs as we ate breakfast and watched the ominous looking clouds hug to tops of Aconcagua and Amigino. The summit looked a tad scary but where we sat it was sunny and where we were going looked ok too. High camp sits at 19,600', which is a high point for most of the team. The air is feeling thinner and thinner. Our breathing heavier and louder. Each step we are closer to the summit. Today was a good day. The team performed wonderfully, hitting such a high altitude. At high camp, we are higher than Kilimanjaro. After hanging out for a bit, we said farewell and good luck to IMG's team, who we have been paralleling. They will go to the summit tomorrow. Tomorrow we will rest at Camp 2 and get organized for our move to high camp the following day. With a big day under our belt, the team is sleepy, so its off to bed for all of us.
Sweet dreams all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
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Comments (4)
What y’all are doing is pretty incredible! Scotty, I’ve been following your journey on this blog, and I couldn’t be more in awe of your and your team’s achievements. Sounds like you’ll be summiting soon. I’m sending lots of love your way. Keep kicking butt Mister!
Posted by: Danielle Demko on
Yea Scott ! Looking like you and your team are going to make it to the summit. Stay safe and good luck!
Posted by: Rebecca Shindler on
Looking very high up there! My thoughts are with you!
GO BYRON!! Simply awesome!
Mom
Posted by: Judy Collins on
Go Susan go! Sending you and the team best wishes, best luck!
Posted by: Danny on