Aconcagua Day 3: Arriving at Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

Today we trekked the remaining distance leaving at 8:45 AM and arriving at Base Camp at 2:20 PM. We traversed the deep part of the river on mules and started climbing up rocky ridges and terrain ascending all the way to Plaza Argentina Base Camp at 4100 m (13,500 ft).

Crossing the river on Mules.

Along the way, we took a nice relaxed lunch and enjoyed sandwiches but in the last couple of hours we faced really strong headwinds.

Joe Ashkar & Garrett Madison with Cerro Aconcagua and Mt. Ameghino in the background.

On the edge of Plaza Argentina.

As the wing was blowing hard at Plaza Argentina, we chose some good spots for our tents and spent the afternoon exploring Base Camp and relaxing.

In front of my tent at Plaza Argentina.

Joe Ashkar at Plaza Argentina / Aconcagua Base Camp.

We were treated to a delicious dinner of soup, lasagna and for dessert we had Crepes loaded with Dulce de Leche. We went to bed pretty late as tomorrow is a rest day and we don’t have to wake up until 8 or 9 AM.

Enjoying some Soup and Malbec wine at Base Camp.

Our delicious meat and vegetables Lasagna dinner.

Dulce de Leche Crepes.