Aconcagua: Scott & Team Begin Trek to Basecamp
Posted by: Nick Scott, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
Today we left behind the comforts of civilization and began our trek to Aconcagua Basecamp. The first day turned out to be a hot and dusty one, with only the occasional breeze to cool us down. After several hours of walking through the desert we reached Pampa de Lenas, our camp for the night. Our outfitter Grajales was waiting for us with pitchers of lemonade to relieve our parched mouths and a spread of orange slices and snacks to replenish our energy. While our accommodation for the night may be modest, our dinner certainly won’t be. Tonight is the night of the famous Lenas Asado! A traditional Argentine BBQ cooked over an open fire under the stars. After such a long walk today, you can be sure our appetites are primed and ready for the meal to come.
All the climbers did well today, but another long day is in store for us tomorrow as we make our way closer to basecamp and deeper into the mountains.
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Comments (4)
We love you Dad/Gramps/Mark!
Posted by: Chelsea Miller on
Good luck dad! (Joe D.) Reading the blogs all the way from Pa. Keep up the good work, everyone! ❤️
Posted by: Nicole on
I am looking forward to reading more of these blog posts as the group continues on this adventure! Best of luck to everyone - especially my dad (Joe D)!
Posted by: Marlana on
Wow! I am looking forward to these blogs! While I am sitting inside, I am an awe of all of you. Enjoying and exploring life!! All the best of luck to you wonderful men.Especially Daryl❤️! Let the adventure begin, one foot in front of another! Enjoy the BBQ, well deserved!
Posted by: Katie on