Aconcagua: King & Team Move to Camp 1
Posted by: Mike King, Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,300'
We made good time to Camp 1 at 16,300'. There were some clouds that kept the temps comfortable. Heavy snowfall began as we setup camp. The team got their cached items and ducked into the tents for a little rest before dinner. Tomorrow we will continue our ascent of Aconcagua with a carry of food & fuel to Camp 2 at 17,000'.
Fingers crossed that the snow stops tonight and winds do not get too high. We'll check in tomorrow after our carry.
Thanks for following along.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Comments (4)
The “carry” operation. And the tents: do the hikers set them up on arriving at camp? Are tents up there for the snowy summer season? How are they warmed?
What was served for dinner?
At 17,000 altitude when do the first rays of sun reach the tents? Do other peaks block the rays? Nobody gets ‘sunburnt in their beds’ as counselors warn campers in the Rockies (ask Lisa about that adage)
Posted by: Renate Fernandez on
Climbing on up the big hill. Go team, stay warm!
Posted by: Dee on
Fantastic news. Keeps up the good work. These updates really help us all at home. Thank you. Love the Roys and Hobergs.
Posted by: Emily on
Thanks for your updates, they really help us to feel like we’re following along! With the weather swing and the altitude, you’re really getting into an exciting stretch. Alison tells us the hikers, guides, and all of the trek assistants are amazing, helpful, and friendly. That makes us so happy to hear!
Alison, Grandad is being awarded a lifetime achievement award at the annual dinner for the Welsh Society of Philadelphia on March 4th for his work for the Welsh Society and his work on the history of the Welsh entering the United States! It’s the same date as Ginny’s baby shower, so we’re going to have to pivot.
That’s all the excitement from Maine. Keep up the good work and fun! XOXOXO Momma & Dad
Posted by: Momma & Dad on