low oxygen, high altitude

We are happy to report a new personal height record for the two of us...6000+ meters! At 1:00 in the afternoon on Feburary 17, we summited Cerro Plata in beautiful weather. We could see Aconcagua, Tupungato, and a lot of the Andes as we struggled to breath. It was a short 4 day trip into the Cordon del Plata, but the experience was wonderful. We had guancos laughing at us, red foxes talking around our tents, condors buzzing us as we hiked, and the lights of both Mendoza and the stars twinkling as the sun rose on our summit day. Words are not enough, but for now we are in Mendoza and have met up with Kelten, Toren´s brother and the third member of our Aconcagua team. Today we drop a lot of money on supplies, mules, and permits; tomorrow we head to Puenta del Inca to begin gaining altitude. This will be the last post before we start the climb, so check back again in two or three weeks. We miss all our friends and family and wish the best of luck to all of you at whatever point you are in life. Be well, do good things, and keep in touch.