This morning the team had breakfast then packed up and drove from Mendoza to the resort village of Los Penitentes located at 8465’ / 2580m. The drive took approximately three hours. Upon arrival we spent the afternoon organizing all our food and equipment for the trek into Base Camp. The trek will take three days to reach Base Camp at 13,747’/4200m. Our equipment needed to be packed into loads to be carried by mules onto the mountain.
After finishing all our organization and packing we had some time to relax before having dinner. The team enjoyed a nice pizza and salad dinner.
After all the planning and preparation leading up to this trip the time has come to start our climb. We are all psyched and ready to start walking!!
Thanks to everybody for at home for your prayers and support. We will try to update this blog when we can.
A couple pictures from today are below.
The team loaded up and ready for the drive from Mendoza to the resort village of Los Penitentes at the base of Aconcagua.
The team in Los Penitentes
Ralph, Bill, and April in the midst of organizing our gear for the mountain. All our equipment needs to be divided into loads that will be carried by mules for the 3-day trip to Base Camp
Bill and April discussing final load preparations.
Ralph loading barrels with our food and equipment that will be carried by mules into Base Camp.
All our loads are carefully packed so each piece weighs between 20-30 kilos.
The teams equipment and food for the next 2+ weeks on Aconcagua packed and ready to go!!
With all our gear packed the team enjoys a nice meal of pizza and salad.