Camp began to stir around 4am in the cold darkness of early morning. Some of us managed to catch a few zzzz’s, but nothing great. Most of our energy was fueled by anticipation and adrenaline at this point in the trip. The remaining distance to the summit was short—only 2 miles—but it would take us…
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Aconcagua Day 5: Trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp
It was only our third day on the trail but after today, we will arrive at Plaza Argentina Base Camp. The day began with a frigid river crossing that involved several strands to navigate. The river wasn’t more then knee-deep. However, the water was pretty cold at 7 in the morning with its glacial headwaters…
Aconcagua, Here We Come!
I just put down a deposit and paid the permit fees to climb Aconcagua in 2025! At 22,837 feet (6961 meters), this is the highest peak in Argentina and across the Americas. We will be guided by Inka Expediciones from Mendoza, Argentina. Everything I have read and seen about their operation so far has been…
Are You An Athlete with Type-1 Diabetes?
If you are an endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes, you might be interested in hearing this podcast. About the Host Joe Marcello is from Boston who was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at 21. Despite this challenge, he is determined to stay active in the sports he loves. He is also dedicated in…