Jan 9 2010
The 4 climbers guided by Martín are well and resting at base camp. To get there, they hiked for three days in the scenic Vacas and Relinchos valleys. From the campsite Casa de Piedra they could spot their goal, the Polish Glacier (picture). This glaciar tongue runs down the East face of Aconcagua, and it is a route of medium technical difficulty. It was opened in 1934 by a very tough group of Polish climbers.
Base Camp Plaza Argentina (13,940 ft) has dining tents, cook, beer, etc; it is an intermediate step between the urban life and the tent life!
I will send more information as the team progresses up the slopes. Until then!
Nicolás García
AP Mendoza
