December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas to and from our Aconcagua teams. Jonathan Schrock and crew took Saturday off at base camp. They’re doing quite well. They all ‘passed’ their medical exam with the Park and enjoyed a rest day with dinner of steak and even a little sip of champagne. They’re spending Christmas day making their first foray up higher, with a carry to Camp 1. Likely to be a little windy but hopefully they’ll get the carry completed.
Aconcagua Base Camp from above
In Mendoza, Josh McDowell and his crew are ‘wrestling’ with some delayed luggage. We’re all working with the airlines and Argentine customs to get the bags cleared and into Mendoza. This kind of thing is always tougher than fighting a little wind on a carry. Seeing that luggage tomorrow will be their best Christmas present ever.
Phil Ershler