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Aconcagua: Cifelli and Team rest, acclimatize, and await a Farkle champ

We spent the day at Basecamp. Rest and Acclimatization

Walking to Basecamp would be enough of an adventure for most people but not us. The mountain looks down on us; both inviting and intimidating.

Tomorrow, we will carry a good portion of gear, food, and fuel up to Camp 1. Thus, one of our tasks was to organize and reorganize our gear for the move ahead. 

The other task for today was to rest, acclimate and mentally prepare for the challenge ahead. Most of us awoke feeling the altitude to one degree or another but today was a day to recover and prepare.

After our packing was complete, most of the team took naps, read, chatted, or played cards. Dom “yet to be named” Cifelli imparted the sage advice to take care of our ourselves, something so frequently overlooked in our day to day lives. And so, we took care of ourselves and each other. We took a brief stroll in the late afternoon to move our bodies and explore the area around us while enjoying another sunny afternoon.

As we prepare for dinner, a cloud and some light flurries rolls in and we start to plan for our evening. Will Tim remain the reigning Farkle champion, or will Jack “Gator” Delaney get his vengeance and his first victory, or will Jess “Pa-li-llo” Wedel come out of nowhere to earn the crown? Regardless, the night will be filled with laughs and good conversations. 

Good night from Basecamp.

Climber David Scordino 


Comments (3)

Cameron, know you’re embracing the challenge and reaping the daily accomplishments.

Enjoy every step of the way as the fulfillment is unparalleled!

I applaud you.

Your Friend,

Ed

Posted by: Ed Crowell on

Hi dad,

We accidentally left a message for you in the other blog . . . and we thought, wow, that was the fastest summit ever :-) lol.  #teamnosleep   #momlife

We’re glad you guys have made it safely to Basecamp and you guys are keeping yourselves entertained by the beauty and your games. Not sure if Sir Albert would be pleased to hear you’re dethroning him - Farkle Champion.

We’re thinking of you and praying for a safe journey for all. Love you to the moon and back.

God bless,

Chris, Bo, Lillian, and Carl

Posted by: Chris Bo Lillian Carl on

Hi Pops!

By the sound of it,the first part of your trek is off to a good start. I can just imagine the beauty that surrounds you. I read that you are the reigning farkle champion… never heard of it so it could be true or maybe the altitude is getting to everyone’s senses haha. Either way I’m always up for a challenge, when you return.
Sending love,
Cody and girls

Posted by: Amanda on

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