Mountain Bound: 12/13/09

We are now leaving to catch our 4-hour bus ride to meet up with the mules at Punta del Inca, the trailhead for Aconcagua. We still are rushing to rent a tent, after the tent we brought was missing a part vital to it’s weather and wind proofing ability. It was a good thing we decided to put together our tent, prior to heading to the mountain. Otherwise, we would have been in a tough spot. We are feeling well. Here is what the the next three days hold. Today, we trek to 8200 feet and camp. Then, our journey leads us to 9,200 feet and we camp there. Finally, on the third day, we meet up with the mules at base camp, Plaza de Argentina, at 13,200 feet. All together, it is about 40 miles of trekking over three days to reach base camp.