Hello friends!!! The Dirty Dozen Team Reporting

Hello friends!! This is the Dirty Dozen team reporting from Camp 2 Guanacos at 5400 masl. After almost three and a half days unplugged we are back. On December 21st we left the Plaza Argentina camp to begin the summit push plan. After three days at Camp 1 we were able to complete one of the important stages of acclimatization. On December 22nd we did a carry of supplies to Camp 2, and on December 23rd we did a full day of rest and hydration. The whole team is in very good spirits and health enjoying the experience. Finally today on Christmas Eve we moved from Camp 1 to Camp 2 Guanacos; for now we will spend the next two or three days at 5400 meters above sea level. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas from this corner of the world. Lots of happiness…

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