Aconcagua: Smith & Team’s Last Night Out Before Mendoza
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Just keep walking, walking, walking. We said goodbye to basecamp today. We would begin our walk down through the Relinchos Valley to the Vacas Valley. As we walked, we took in the last views of Aconcagua. Taking in those last views naturally makes you reflect on your journey. What a journey it has been. Our walk down was full of Guanacos sighting. Everyone loves a wildlife sighting. We weaved our way across many stream crossings. The cool water felt magnificent on the feet. It was a long day covering two days worth of walking. The end result was worth it. We were greeted with fresh cut melon and pineapple at Lenas. The dinner was the grand finale, carne asada BBQ. Beef and chicken cooked over a fire by the arreyeros makes all the walking worth it. Instead of pitching a tent, like we have done so many times, we chose to sleep under the stars like the Argentinean cowboys do. Its always a surreal moment, having been so high on a mountain then two days later sleeping in a desert valley floor under the stars. Tomorrow we will finish our walk. Our feet are tired. Our bodies are tired. The incentive though is big to keep walking...a shower in Mendoza. The excitment is high for what tomorrow brings, a shower and a bed. So it is off to bed for us.
Our last night out,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
Comments (3)
Amazing accomplishment everyone. We are excited to talk to you Pops!
Posted by: Noel Imfeld on
This is truly a major accomplishment & you are wrapping it up with an Argentinian flare! The sleeping under the stars & the BBQ just sound like perfection. We have so enjoyed your descriptions! Thank you so much!
Judy & Dale
Posted by: Judy collins on
Really love these descriptive posts! Thank you for sharing all the details with us. I know you’ll all enjoy those showers and beds :) Congratulations on coming to the end of an incredible journey and accomplishment.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Collins on