NEWS IN FROM MENDOZA IS THAT OUR ACONCAGUA I TEAM MADE IT TO BASE CAMP TODAY AFTER THE LONG TREK UP VIA CONFLUENCIA. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THESE PICTURES THE WEATHER IS EXTRAORDINARILY GOOD AND WE WISH THE TEAM A GREAT REST AT BASE CAMP TOMORROW WHILE THEY ENJOY ALL THE LUXURIES PROVIDED AT THIS STATE OF THE ART CAMP. MERRY CHRISTMAS!