Aconcagua Dispatch 1/21/09

Hel­lo every­one, this is Pablo call­ing in from Camp Cana­da. Today we did an acclima­ti­za­tion hike up toward our next camp loca­tion at Nido de Con­dors, but we stopped a lit­tle short of our goal due to dete­ri­o­rat­ing weath­er and thun­der­storms. We are rest­ing in our tents now and look­ing for­ward to a din­ner of fried chick­en and mixed veg­gies. We are hop­ing for bet­ter weath­er tomor­row so we can make our move up to Nido de Con­dors. I will check in again soon.

Here is a quick note from our team mem­bers to their fam­i­ly and friends back home:

Matt - I am get­ting pret­ty pumped to start the climb. Hi to Alli.

Mike - Gayle, I love you. Kate, Meg and Mary B muchos abra­sos. Jack, we love you man.

Lor­na - Lots of love to my fam­i­ly and friends. Miss you lots and look­ing for­ward to some beer in Feb­ru­ary. Jack, wish you were still here. We are all think­ing about you all the time.

Tom - Greet­ings from Plaza de Mulas. We are hav­ing a blast. wish you all could see how beau­ti­ful it is. Love you and miss you.

Bill - Greet­ings from Plaza de Mulas. We are head­ing up to the moun­tain today. Wish us luck. Love to Peg.

Eric - Rock on. The moun­tain is glo­ri­ous and we are feel­ing good. Love to all