Scott called yesterday to let me know that they arrived at Plaza de Mules just before dark at 8pm. [Can you believe it stays light so late?! That's what happens when you're so close to the equator, I suppose!]
He was exhausted after the long hike down with their heavy packs filled with all their gear. He said it was a relief to get down to 14,000 ft. where it was so much warmer and where they could sleep so much better at lower elevation.
They were both excited to have someone else cook their dinner for them and glad to have something other than what they could make on the Jet Boil.
Today they were able to relax and enjoy their last day in the park and check out views of the gnarly South Face of Mt. Aconcagua (only a handful of climbers each year attempt this very dangerous route).
Tomorrow they will offload most of their packs and gear to the mules and hike out of the park to Penitentes. There they will stay in a hostel and take the shuttle on Saturday to Mendoza where they will fly home and arrive in Portland late Sunday afternoon.
It's a huge relief to know that they are back down at a lower elevation, and we are excited for them to come home. Thank you to everyone for all your prayers, love and support!
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