Mendoza

Reports keep filtering in of big steaks and big red wines...

Mendoza is a very nice place to decompress after the rigors and challenges of a big mountain. It's amazing how easy it is to just kick back on a sidewalk cafe with an espresso and spend a couple of hours watching the lives of Mendocinos pass by, after having been on the go for two weeks on end. The human body has a remarkable way of knowing just what it needs, and calories and niceties are pretty easy to come by in Mendoza.

Heidi might add some of her thoughts to this blog, and we'll definitely make certain to post a heap of photos, so please check back over the next week or so. In the meantime, I'll sign off after giving a hearty congratulations to all of the team members.

Saul, who unfortunately experienced one of the most disappointing aspects of big mountain climbing- having the decision to continue taken out of your control, you did great and we hope your foot heals well.

Claudio, congrats on reaching the summit. This was your second go at this big, challenging mountain, and by all accounts, you did wonderfully up there. We'll see you on Denali in May!

David, what a job hanging out for four days at 20,000 feet! Not many mortals have stayed so high, for such a stretch of time. 20K is one heck of a high point, and you did great up there.

Heidi, if the litmus test for a mountain guide is the quality of sleep the program directors get while you're on the mountain, then let me thank you for a couple weeks of blissful slumber. We can't express how thrilled we are that you are a deeply rooted member of our Mountain Trip family.

From the Mountain Trip office in snowy Ophir, CO,
Todd signing off...