Aconcagua: Scott & Team Reach Plaza Argentina Base Camp
Posted by: Nick Scott, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On the third day of our expedition we woke early and climbed reluctantly from the warmth of our sleeping bags. Today, we would leave the Vacas valley and climb steadily over 3000 feet through the Relinchos valley to Plaza Argentina, and home for the next three days. The increase in elevation brought some much needed relief from the heat as the temperature dropped with every foot gained. The team traveled together in good spirits under blue skies and marveled at the scale of their surroundings. Early in the afternoon, tired and dust covered, we found ourselves in the small city that is Aconcagua Basecamp. After three days of wandering through the high desert of the Andes, the team welcomed the comforts of the camp with open arms. Tomorrow we have a well earned rest day to lounge and do a bit of packing to prepare for the upper mountain. The team is in good spirits, and despite being tired from the three day trek, are eager to move higher up the mountain. We can only hope the good weather continues and that the mountain allows us the opportunity to climb.
RMI Guide Nick Scott
Comments (3)
So beautiful! Praying the weather continues to cooperate! Climb on! :)
XO Guide Mom - Coeli Scott
Posted by: Coeli Scott on
WALKING WITH YOU MARK. LOOKS GOOD SO FAR. BET THAT JUICE FELT GOOD AFTER A LONG WALK. WILL TAKE A DAY OFF LIKE YOU LOVE MOM
Posted by: MOM on
Sounds like a wonderful adventure stay safe. Go team and Sue!
Patty
Posted by: Patty on