Aconcagua: Introducing Team Cupcake Pony!

Jan 29 team has chosen the worthy name of Team Cupcake Pony in honor of our newly chosen mascot. Check out the photo below to see cupcake pony with the team and be on the lookout for further cupcake pony photo appearances.

Today we entered the park and hiked to Confluencia, where we will spend two nights before continuing on to our next camp. We were treated with an absolutely gorgeous day and a totally clear view of Aconcagua!

The staff at Confluencia are wonderful hosts and met us with a phenomenal pizza lunch on arrival and a special local chicken dish for dinner.

Saludos from the whole team!

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