2014/2015 Aconcagua Expedition Dispatch 10 – January 8th – Camp 1 16,300ft(4940m)
Guides:
Richard Riquelme
Aidan Loehr
Climbers:
Eric Johnstone
Kim Olson
Larry Cochrane
Robert VanEtten
Doug Roberts
Mark Smith
The team has been waiting patiently at Camp 1 the past few days waiting for the strong winds to die down. Unfortunately, three climbers from the team descended with Richard yesterday due to altitude illness and a strained back muscle. Aidan and the other half of the group cached at a Col between Camp 1 and Camp 2 in preparation for the move to Camp 2 tomorrow, weather permitting.