Aconcagua: Smith & Team Move to High Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
Hello from High Camp on Aconcagua!
The team woke to some light breeze and an eagerness to move to Camp Colera. A simple breakfast of oatmeal would fuel us up the 1,600' to our new home for the the next two nights. With each step we could tell we were taking in less oxygen. It is a weird feeling exerting one self while hypoxic. After a few hours of walking uphill we rolled into a busy High Camp. We found four spots to set up our tents and get settled in. This camp has no running water so most of the afternoon is spent making water. It will be early to bed for us since we have an early morning making our way to the summit. The winds have increased but fingers crossed we can stay protected from them and stay warm enough to make the tippy top. Wish us luck as we get ready for our big day!
We got this,
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan and Team
Comments (4)
All the BEST Hannah!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Vamos Equipo Herrero! let’s pray the winds are calmer.
Posted by: Terry Reilly on
Yes, you’ve got this! I feel it in my bones.
But more importantly, have you seen Elvita (Elvida?)?
Posted by: Rob F on
Good luck team! Hope the winds stay low for you!
Posted by: Shannon Smith on