December 22, 2019
The first 3 days on Aconcagua are fairly easy. All are reasonably pleasant, carrying only a light pack. What a super way to get the legs warmed up and a good ‘jump’ on the acclimatization process. Jonathan, Leo, Sasha and team have reached base camp (Plaza Argentina) at about 13,600’, taken a rest day and are now ready for their first carry to C1.
Comfortable dinner at Plaza Argentina (Jonathan Schrock)
A big mountain like Aconcagua means a carry day to the next higher camp and then a move to that camp, normally the following day. Just like climbing Denali or Vinson. This is when the hard work of training and careful equipment/food selection pays off. They’ve got 6 of these days to get settled into high camp, but one day at a time.
Phil Ershler