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Aconcagua 2008

In January, 2008, Rick Evans and Chris Umphres spent 10 days on Argentina's Cerro Aconcagua (22,841 ft / 6,962 m). Inadequate gear, failure to properly acclimate, and a general lack of motivation contributed to our failure to reach its summit. Nevertheless, the expedition proved to be a valuable learning experience. These photos seek to document our journey.

Date: 03/19/2008
Owner: Rick Evans
Size: 17 items
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Chris Umphres

Chris Umphres

On the approach

Date: 08/03/2007
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South Face

South Face

The mighty South Face of Aconcagua- one the great alpine walls of the world

Date: 08/03/2007
Views: 14
Camp I, Confluencia (10,800 ft)

Camp I, Confluencia (10,800 ft)

Date: 08/04/2007
Views: 15
Dusty Valley

Dusty Valley

Date: 08/05/2007
Views: 9
Tent-Bound

Tent-Bound

Date: 08/05/2007
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Base Camp

Base Camp

view of summit from tent, Plaza de las Mulas (14,100 ft)

Date: 08/05/2007
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Base Camp

Base Camp

Plaza de las Mulas.. (The orange tent is ours)

Date: 08/07/2007
Views: 13
Storm

Storm

in-coming storm

Date: 08/07/2007
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Chris at 16,700 ft

Chris at 16,700 ft

Chris Umphres at about 16,500 ft. (On the way to Nido de Condores)

Date: 08/08/2007
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Chris and RIck

Chris and RIck

Date: 08/08/2007
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Nido

Nido

Chris at Nido De Condores, 17,500 ft

Date: 08/09/2007
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Sunset

Sunset

sunset at Nido

Date: 08/09/2007
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Sunset

Sunset

Date: 08/09/2007
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Cerro Cuerno

Cerro Cuerno

back to Plaza de las Mulas

Date: 08/10/2007
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Plaza de Las Mulas

Plaza de Las Mulas

Date: 08/10/2007
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Exit

Exit

did somebody mentioned surfing in Uruguay??? Chris is happy to be leaving the mountain...

Date: 08/10/2007
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