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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Move To Camp 2

February 7, 2016

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 18,000'

It's like no one else is on this giant mountain. We are alone. Don't mistake that for being lonely, the team is having fun and the bonds the mountain brings grows even stronger. However, there is not another team in sight! Rare. Our Aconcagua team left Camp 1 this morning and we decided to move up to Camp 2 at 18,000 feet. Everyone as usual did a great job. Our oxygen sats are high and our spirits are even higher. Our plan now is to take a well deserved rest day tomorrow. Someone told me the panthers are in the Super Bowl? Carolina has a football team!? Go Broncos!!! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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Hi there, Mike,
We went to the Lee Co.Community Band Concert at 3:00 on Sat, then went to look at the tornado damage before heading for the Sieferts’ Super Bowl party. Brought Apple Streudel, two boxes of football brownies, and a case of Coke Zero. Had a great time;everyone asked about you. As you know our Carolina Panthers lost; Cam Newton didn’t do much. So glad that you will ascending the summit tomorrow rather than Sat. Brrr! Love reading J.J.Justman’s blog.
Happy climbing
Mom and Dad

Posted by: Joan and Spence Vigneau on 2/9/2016 at 2:06 pm

It was an awesome game. Great defense on Broncos and they pummeled Cam Newton several. times. I was still a little sad though my Packers were not in it. I know Cheese head. LOL. Hope all of you are doing well and wish you the best of luck on your summit bid.

I am so looking forward to doing this climb or a Denali climb in the next couple of years. Will be doing Rainier next year, and then Denali or this one the year after.

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 2/8/2016 at 6:30 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Move to Camp 1

February 6, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,400'

We'll folks... This is JJ Justman and our Aconcagua team reporting from Camp 1 at 16,400 feet. We are moving in! This dispatch will be brief as there is much work to be done. However, everyone is doing great and we are the only team up here!! We are going to get busy recovering. I believe some hot soup and extra cheesy quesadillas are in order! Tonight...pizza!! Shhh...don't tell the team, it's a surprise. RMI Guides JJ Justman & JM Gorum

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Spend a Lazy Day at Base Camp

February 5, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Today is another rest day at base camp. Yes, I would love to make this dispatch invigorating, full of excitement. However, I'm not a magician. I'm a mountain guide. JM and I treated the team to our world famous Aconcagua Egg Hash Scramble this morning. Now, we are chilling, reading magazines and Kindles, and snacking more on fresh fruit. It's a lazy day in camp and we are enjoying it before we move up to camp one tomorrow. Stay tuned! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum and team

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Carry to Camp 1

February 4, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Booted up and ready to go! So says Team Aconcagua. Actually, our boots are already off! We just returned to base camp after a successful, secret, covert operation aptly named, "Carry to Camp One". The team did great and how couldn't they? We were blessed with sunny skies and calm winds! An absolutely gorgeous day to acclimatize to 16,400 feet. We are now snacking on cucumber/tomato/avocado salad and sipping cokes, Tour de France style! Everyone here says hello to family and friends. Tomorrow we will take a well deserved rest day to maximize the recovery benefits of base camp before we are moving on up to the big leagues! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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Waltz ! Enjoy your last rest day and get ready to conquer that mountain ! We didn’t win power ball either !

Posted by: Bernie on 2/4/2016 at 6:51 pm

I can only imagine all the hard work and planning that has gone into a trip like this. You all should be proud. Great accomplishments from hard working young men and women.

Posted by: Sandra Blake on 2/4/2016 at 12:23 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Rest at Base Camp

February 3, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Another day in Paradise! The team is enjoying a sunny, glorious day in base camp. The great news is everyone woke up feeling good. It can be a difficult first night at 14,000 feet and the doctor here in camp even confirmed that everyone is marvelous during our medical check-up. Today is a rest day. However, after a scrambled egg and veggie breakfast we all got busy organizing gear for tomorrow's carry to Camp One. For now we are going to finish packing and I, personally, am going to start drinking one of the four 2-liter coca colas that I brought with me. All this organizing is making me thirsty! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum and team

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Hi there, Mike. Wow, 60-mile an hour wind! You guys are doing great with the good medical check-up results. Mmmm! Lunch sounded great: cucumber/tomato,avocado salad! Happy climbing, Mom and Dad

Posted by: Joan and Spence Vigneau on 2/5/2016 at 5:00 pm

Lookin forward to the summit pic Mike. You got this one. Slip in under the weather window like Everest,Kili,Whitney and longs. Good luck to you. Eric

Posted by: Eric on 2/4/2016 at 4:07 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Arrive at Plaza Argentina

February 2, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Hello all, We have just pulled in to Plaza Argentina, our base camp for the rest of the climb. The team did very well getting up here, and everyone is feeling great at almost 14,000 feet. We have enjoyed some tasty snacks, and are now kicking our feet back, listening to some Waylon Jennings, and soaking in the views. We have a much-deserved rest day tomorrow, and we'll talk to you then. RMI Guides JM Gorum and JJ Justman

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Greg

Get outta here guys…it’s getting bad up here.

That’s from Steve and I…mostly Steve lol. hope the climb is going well bro, be safe and have a great time!

Jon and Steve

Posted by: Jon on 2/5/2016 at 12:38 pm

Hi there, Mike,
We’re following your blog. It looks like it’s really cold and very windy there with gale force winds and above. Take care and be safe.
Mom and Dad

Posted by: Joan and Spence Vigneau on 2/2/2016 at 5:23 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Trek into Casa de Piedra

February 1, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 10,550'

Hello from Casa de Piedra at 11,000 feet. The team had another great day trekking under an Argentinian sky. Speaking of sky we have had a little bit of precipitation. The clouds engulfed Aconcagua so we were unable to get a glimpse of the mountain. Hopefully tomorrow! Everyone is feeling fantastic by the way. We send shouts out to family and friends. Tomorrow... Base Camp! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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JM : I am following your climb, enjoying the scenery. Enjoy, have fun and be safe.

Posted by: Floyd Tirey on 2/4/2016 at 12:14 pm

I expected the Rockies to be a little rockier than this…that John Denver is full of shit. Have a great time Greg…watch out for Bigfoot because I heard from a friend of mines dad that he lives there.

I miss you
Helen

Posted by: Helen Riddler on 2/3/2016 at 11:33 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Begin Trek to Base Camp

January 31, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Its about that time. Our Aconcagua team is ready to hit the trail. We have our duffel bags ready for the mules and light backpacks ready to be slung over our shoulders. Needless to say, the team is anxious to get moving. Tonight will bring us to Lenas camp where we will enjoy hanging out with the cowboys eating steak and sleeping under the stars. RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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Greg and Jr. Looks amazing. Stay safe and have a great time. Your buddy Eric

Posted by: Eric Estebanez on 2/2/2016 at 6:00 pm

Gregory have fun!

Wishing everyone a safe and successful climb.
Josie (Gregory’s mom)

Posted by: Josie on 1/31/2016 at 7:11 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Arrive in Mendoza

January 30, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Team Aconcagua reporting for duty! The gang is here and we are ready to get the show on the road. Yesterday we spent the day relaxing and enjoying the wonderful city of Mendoza. Today, we are securing permits, heading to Penitentes where we will finalize our packing and then...we will relax and enjoy more great food. Stay tuned as the team advances towards base camp. RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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Gregory & Greg Waltz, we are tracking you guys. Good luck, now is when the sacrifices pay off.

Posted by: Eduardo de Aragon on 1/31/2016 at 9:18 am

Signing in from Waynesville Dispatch. How’s my man Vigneau doing. Has he stayed in shape over the winter????

Posted by: Eric morrison on 1/30/2016 at 8:05 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Pack Up and Leave for the Dusty Trail

January 11, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Hi folks, Well, it's time to say goodbye to Aconcagua Base Camp and hit the dusty trail back to Las Lenas. Given the grim outlook on this mountain for the next week, the team is rather excited to be able to get back home to you all just a little bit sooner. We're hoping that the promise of huge slabs of steak cooked over an open fire will motivate us along the 18 or so miles we have ahead of us today. Hopefully we can stay hydrated and blister free. You used to call us on our sat phone, RMI Guides Pepper Dee and JJ Justman

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Great to meet you and have some fun with your team!

Cheers! Fred

Posted by: Fred Doar on 1/17/2016 at 4:07 pm

Hi Eric Leger & ACONCAGUA Team: It was a nice experience following along on your journey through the blog. Thank you so much. You have so much to be proud of in all that you were able to experience in your mind/body/spirit. Wishing you all safe travels home.

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” -Edmund Hillary

~MIllie

Posted by: millie Chase on 1/13/2016 at 7:07 am

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