Team Pelados hiked out through the snow to celebrate their success with one of the best dinners ever had in Penitentes

Hey there friends, family, and loved ones, this is the Team Pelados/Peludo. We’re calling in from beautiful downtown Penitentes.

We had a great day hiking out. It snowed all night long and continued to snow in the morning on us, which was fortunate because it kept the clouds at bay and that meant that we could walk out in the cool of the day. Got down and actually had one of the best dinners I’ve ever had at Ayelen Hotel. Everybody was in joyful spirits as we celebrated our successful ascent of Aconcagua and our successful descent to Penitentes.

Tomorrow we’re heading into Mendoza and hopefully you can join us there. Ta ta for now!

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