Jussi Westergren’s Aconcagua Expedition Dispatch
February 9, 2011 – Some Scenes from Our Fantastic Days Climbing on Aconcagua
Plaza Canada Camp from above
At Plaza Canada Camp, our puffy jackets and pants were just right for relaxing.
Jussi on a perch at 5000m
Taco Night!
Nido di Codor Camp, 5550 meters
The high altitude expanse at Nido was impressive – and windswept.
Simon, our “safe – cracker’’ – and chef.
Osvi sets the table for another great high altitude meal.
Jussi stretches after a high altitude nap at Nido.
Before climbing to our high point at Berlin Camp, Jussi and Osvi reviewed climbing knots.
Got it!
Wally and Jussi climbing the difficult terrain to our high point at Berlin Camp.
Arriving at Berlin Camp
Wally at Berlin Camp
A breathless, but happy Jussi at Berlin Camp
Osvi with one of his typical huge loads on the mountain