The team reached base camp yesterday, enjoyed another big dinner, and went to bed. They had a rest and acclimitization day today at base camp, and sorted their gear to start up to camp 1 tomorrow.
Base Camp, known as Plaza Argentina, is a small tent city of climbers, mule drivers, and support staff. You can even find a tent to buy a beer and a cheeseburger here!
They'll begin the routine of carrying loads to a higher camp, and returning to the lower camp tomorrow. The following day they will then pack their tents and remaining gear and move to the higher camp. This routine allows them to split up the big loads of gear, food, and fuel as well as acclimate a bit before moving to a higher altitude. So tomorrow the real work begins, no more mules to carry the loads.
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Hi Ali,
Just checking in on you...sounds good so far, beer and cheeseburgers...Hallelujah!! stay safe and good luck ascending.
Love
Michelle(your dad's secretary)
Hey Ceglia,
I'm still sending all of that good walker energy your way! Stay safe and enjoy the trek.
Warmest regards,
Walker
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