Aconcagua: Smith and Team Summit!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 22,838'
What a day!
The team topped out on the tallest peak outside the Himalayas at 1pm this afternoon.
We stood tall and proud at 22,838'.
While not a technical climb, this climb still requires grit and to give it all you have - mentally and physically. The team did amazing! We are all safely back at our tents with bellies full of Ramen and letting our feet air out from a long day of walking.
Tomorrow, we begin our long descent back to Basecamp. There will be tired legs, feet, and backs but there is a huge incentive to get down: bathrooms, showers, pizza, beer, and wine. All of which each member deserves.
We would like to thank all that asked for good weather for us today, because by golly, it was a gorgeous day.
Now it's time to suck in what little oxygen there is here and rest up for tomorrow.
Well done team,
Comments (10)
Woohoo!! Congratulations to you all!!
Nick’s Mom
Posted by: Sarah Read on
Glad to hear the team is doing well and the weather is ideal. We’re praying for a safe journey to the top for everyone. We love you, dad!
From Lillian, “Pops, keep on climbing!”
Well, You heard the tiny little tyrant, I mean, lady, get moving ;)!
Love and God Bless,
Chris, Bo, Lillian and Carl
Posted by: Chris Bo Lillian Carl on
Well done!
Posted by: Terry Reilly on
Way to go, everyone! Nick, we’re CRAZY proud of you back here in the relative flatlands of Wyoming! Love you!!
Posted by: Rosie Read on
Great job team! So happy you got some good weather to get to the top!
Posted by: Shannon Smith on
That is the BEST news!!! Congratulations Hannah and your Team!!!:)
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Congratulations to all!! What a journey.
Posted by: Ben Hunt on
Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!
Posted by: Janice Lieberman on
Congrats to all! You are an amazing group of humans! — Rob
Posted by: Rob F on
Congratulations to all, what an achievement!! Barry, now you can go home and wait on Karen for a month☺️
Posted by: Peter Darasz on