January 9, 2018
The Crew (Nickel Wood)
Rained like crazy in Mendoza last night. Very odd. Good news is that the team had no problem this morning and made the drive up to Penitentes. One night will be spent there getting loads ready for the mules and enjoying one last hotel night. Tomorrow, the 3 day hike to base camp begins. Mules carry all the heavy stuff, leaving team members able to enjoy the walk carrying only light packs. That’s a good thing. It’s a way to acclimate.
No problems on Aconcagua.
Phil Ershler