Mt Aconcagua – day 7 and 8
Written By: sean on February 8, 2013
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Message from Molly – ‘Here are some photos of the sunset from Plaza de Mulas last night. It was spectacular. Today (Thursday) we pushed to about 5250m, it was good. Please mention on the blog that we really appreciate everyone’s comments and support. We are following it too and save the pages to read to everyone offline at the dinner table’.
The group will rest today at base camp after their 6.5 hour round trip yesterday and may take a trek to Refugio (4250m).
Strong winds are predicted for the entire week, gusting up to 70km/h next Saturday. Hold thumbs for a lull. To follow the weather, log onto http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Aconcagua/6day/top
Will hold thumbs for the weather! Use those rest days to practise the card games and beat Sean. He doesn’t like losing at 7’s
Thank you for the lovely pictures and visually including us in this incredible experience. Keep an eye out for the lenticular clouds. May our thoughts back home keep your steps lighter and your hearts and bodies warmer.
Heidi – strongs my friend. I will “wishy washy” for you when you get back. I am green with envy, but I am so proud of you. Hopefully we will do the next one together again.
That looks spectacular. It resembles a iron fist in a velvet glove – beautiful but tough too. We thinking of you all. Keep your mind strong and listen to your body too. Caio.
Thanks for the update and beautiful pics Molly, so nice to see. Thinking of you guys and big hugs to Beeno. So proud of you!
Go Wilmien, I know you can do it. Keep you in my prayers every day
Good Luck Wilmien! Watching every step of the way and prayign for good weather all the way to the summit! Best wishes to the whole team for an amazing journey to the top! Kogi
Miena…. Jannie het vir Miemie gedek, ons hoop sy het gevat…. Groot opgewondenheid heers in die Vandermerwe huishouding…. is daardie berg regtig hoer as Zeerust sin…. Liefde Pa
Good to know that you are all strong and enjoying that spectacular mountain, hang in and she will give you the window of calm. Enjoy the Malbec! Love u Digs.