January 7, 2017
High Camp on Aconcagua.
Good news from Aconcagua. I spoke with Josh from the summit and again when the team was back safe at high camp. Pretty much a perfect day for a summit attempt on Aconcagua. “Relatively†warm with minimal wind on the summit. Looks like the chess game was well played. Some water and food now, but mostly sleep. They can drop straight down to Plaza Mulas tomorrow, their last day with full packs.
A big congratulations is in order to Josh, Nickel, Leo and all our climbing team members. A huge effort is necessary to summit Aconcagua and not just for one day. The team worked hard from the start, kept a great attitude and did what was required. Everyone should be very proud.
Phil Ershler