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Entries from Aconcagua


Aconcagua:  Another Weather Day

Howdy gang, we are up here at Chopper Camp. We are experiencing 30 mph winds, about 30 feet visibility, sometimes less and plenty of blowing snow to boot. We are starting to feel like we're in the middle of an Alaskan storm here. A little bit worse cause we're so close to our objective. Me and the guides have been jammin’ reggae and blues in the tent to try to channel some southern or tropical vibes and overcome this lousy storm. But the forecast actually calls for the squall to blow itself out tonight and if that's the case we're going, the whole team will head up tomorrow to Cholera Camp tomorrow. And then may take a crack at the summit on Valentine's Day. But right now, Pete says the stoke meter is currently at 1 ½, so please send us your happy, positive, and tropical weather vibes, down here in South America. We miss you all. Wish us luck. Ciao RMI Guide Billy Nugent


RMI Guide Billy Nugent checks in from 18,000' on Aconcagua

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Wow!!  Watching your progress is inspiring.  I almost wish I could be there too.

Posted by: mary doyle on 2/13/2011 at 4:04 pm

Bulls, Bulls, Bulls, Bears, Bears…

Ditka…

Polish Sausage…

Posted by: Dan on 2/13/2011 at 1:11 am


Aconcagua: Weather Day

Today was the first day we've been stymied by lousy weather but the forecast looks pretty good! We're just stuck in our tents waiting for sunshine and calm winds. The rest of the crew is taking the weather day quite well. Depending on tomorrow's conditions we may move to Cholera Camp (19,600') in a single carry because the distance is relatively short and the group loads will be light... We'll keep you posted! Stuck in tents, RMI Guide Billy Nugent and the crew
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Aconcagua: Move to Camp 2

The crew moved up to Chopper Camp. It's currently dumping up here, with the forecast calling for 4-6" of accumulation. Tomorrow's plans call for a quick carry to Plaza Cholera (high camp) which means we're getting close to pulling the trigger on our summit assault. We need some cooperation from the weather but it looks like we're going to get a good window in the upcoming days! Stoke meter is climbing (with the barometer)! RMI Guide Billy Nugent and the gang.

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Tell Papa(Steve)that we love him and can’t wait to see him. Love, his grandbabies.

Posted by: Sierra and Kira Curtis on 2/11/2011 at 8:25 am

Enjoy the rest days. When the hots are up, go get um…fill up with all the great oatmeal and pasta your guide prepare for you. Summit day is a bit long, but well worth the effort when you step onto the top. Git-er-done team two!!! Hey Pete…hope you’re enjoying #2…remember…only one trip up to the summit this time!!!

Erin, team one member.

Posted by: Erin Snowden on 2/10/2011 at 5:01 pm


Aconcagua:  Resting at Camp 1

Buen día to all you following along back home! This fearless (not really) group are chilling at Camp 1 after yesterday's carry up to the CHOPPER CAMP (pronounced with an ex-governator accent). The weather is gorgeous this morning; blue skies with all of the surrounding mountains dusted white with yesterday's snowfall. The group is acclimatizing very well and is chomping at the bit to move higher. Stokemeter Patience is the name of the game now. The rest and acclimation we get here will make us strong up high! Ants-in-our-pants-o-meter: 7.8. RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Aconcagua:  Carry to Camp 2

Wulp, we done carried to Camp 2 and let me tell you, this team is climbing STRONG. We got into a little bit of snow and wind through Ameghino Col but it was nothing we couldn't handle. We were just under four hours up to Chopper Camp and around one hour down. This means we were cruising! Stokemeter And after a dinner of pasta with tomato sauce (w/ fresh sauteéd onions and garlic) and a hot drink we're nestled back in our tents ready to pass out. Stoke meter is up there, maybe 7 or 8! RMI Guide Billy Nugent & the Aconcagua Team
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yes!

Posted by: Katie on 2/9/2011 at 2:45 pm


Aconcagua: Chilling at Camp 1

Currently we're chilling at Camp 1 after today's move up from basecamp. We enjoyed perfect weather most of the day today but are seeing a few very minor flurries develop as we settle into camp. The entire team is relaxing in their tents enjoying a deserved rest while Geoff and myself are attempting to chef up some dinner for the gang. We're hoping to get a cache in up at Chopper Camp tomorrow which will serve as our Camp 2. All is well! Talk soon! RMI Guide Billy Nugent P.S. Richard would like all his family and loved ones to know he's doing well and misses them very much!

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Posted by: CexClutle on 5/25/2011 at 8:57 am

Great to hear the crew is doing well! How about a stokemeter this time around?

Posted by: Katie on 2/8/2011 at 4:51 pm


Aconcagua: Rest Day

Hello Everyone, We are enjoying another rest day here at Plaza Argentina (basecamp) acclimating after yesterday's push up to camp 1 and preparing our gear and supplies for tomorrow's move uphill. The weather is a bit breezy with intermittent clouds but is actually much nicer than the forecast indicated. We've been eating well (of course) and otherwise enjoying the day. Wish us luck on our big move to Camp 1. That will be the end of the gourmet meals for quite a while! RMI Guide Billy Nugent & Team
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Our family has enjoyed reading your progress on the mountain and glad to hear you have had good weather. Steve, we send our love. MeMe

Posted by: V. Butterfield on 2/6/2011 at 10:10 pm


Aconcagua:  Carry to Camp1

Wow! The team enjoyed another day of awesome weather for our carry up to Camp 1. Everybody performed exceptionally well on our first push above 16,000' dropping off food, fuel, and supplies. Upon our return to Basecamp we treated ourselves with prosciutto, fontina, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar baguettes! Then we ate steak for dinner! All in all a great day. Tomorrow's plans call for a rest day which should line up nicely with some predicted squirrely weather. We will touch base manana... RMI Guide Billy Nugent & Team
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Aconcagua: Rest Day at Basecamp

We're enjoying ourselves today on another beautiful bluebird day here at Plaza Argentina after being awoken by incoming helicopters. We chowed down this morning on bacon and eggs with green peppers and onions, coffee, and maté and then spent the afternoon prepping for tomorrow's carry to Camp 1. The carry should take us over 16,000' and give us some good exercise to stimulate better acclimatization. The weather looks like it'll be turning south on Sunday/Monday so it will be nice to get a cache in before the snow comes. We will check in again soon. RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Aconcagua: RMI Team Checks in from Basecamp

Hello from Aconcagua Basecamp. Today saw more great weather on our walk from Casa de Piedra up to Plaza Argentina which will serve as a basecamp for the rest of the expedition. A BRISK river crossing first thing in the morning lead to a gorgeous (literally) walk up the Relinchos Valley. For the most part everyone on the team is performing well but some cold-like symptoms seem to be starting their rounds within the group. Hopefully tomorrow's rest day will give us the time we need to kick these colds and continue working our way up. RMI Guide Billy Nugent and Team
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