\n\t\t\t\tUp high on Aconcagua\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s do a few updates on team progress in Argentina and Antarctica.<\/p>\n
Josh McDowell and team have a reasonably straightforward day with the second day of their approach to Base Camp on Aconcagua.\u00c2\u00a0 Casa Piedra is where they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re headed for the night.\u00c2\u00a0 Mules are still carrying the group gear which means light packs for the team.\u00c2\u00a0 No steep sections today, just a gradual elevation gain to camp.\u00c2\u00a0 They cross the Vacas River early in the morning via a nice bridge and then follow the right side of the river right to camp.\u00c2\u00a0 Couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get lost if you tried.<\/p>\n
Higher up, Jonathan Schrock and crew have worked out the plan for their summit attempt.\u00c2\u00a0 They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to employ a couple of porters and move into high camp tomorrow.\u00c2\u00a0 Forecasts show winds increasing a good bit on Sunday so the team wants to get into position to take a shot at the top on Saturday.\u00c2\u00a0 The crew\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s doing well and the additional porter assistance will make the move day much more reasonable.\u00c2\u00a0 Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s see how it goes.<\/p>\n
Lastly, I think <\/strong>Greg Vernovage and his Vinson team were able to fly onto the Ice this morning.\u00c2\u00a0 No news from Greg means he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s likely sitting on the IL 76 and headed south.\u00c2\u00a0 Always nice when we can fly in exactly on schedule, if that is indeed the case.<\/p>\nBottom line, both Aconcagua teams and our Vinson are doing well and making progress.<\/p>\n
Phil Ershler<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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