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12-Jan |
Flight to Mendoza, Argentina |
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13-Jan |
Arrive in Mendoza. Check equipment and have team meeting at hotel. |
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14-Jan |
Obtain permits and supplies. Travel to Penitentes and stay at Hotel Ayelen |
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15-Jan |
Begin hike at Punta de Vacas, hike 7 miles to La Lena shelter. |
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16-Jan |
Hike 8.2 miles to Casa de Piedra. |
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17-Jan |
Hike 6 miles to Plaza Argentina (Base Camp). |
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18-Jan |
Rest day and acclimatization. |
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19-Jan |
Carry cache to Camp 1 (16,400 feet) and return to Base Camp. |
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20-Jan |
Move to Camp 1 |
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21-Jan |
Rest day and acclimatization |
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22-Jan |
Carry to Camp 2 (19,355 feet) and return to Camp 1 |
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23-Jan |
Move to Camp 2 |
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24-Jan |
Rest day and acclimatization |
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25-Jan |
Optional move to Piedra Bandara (High Camp) at 20,997 feet or summit attempt |
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26-Jan |
Summit Attempt |
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27-Jan |
Summit Attempt |
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28-Jan |
Summit Attempt |
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29-Jan |
Descend to Plaza Argentina |
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30-Jan |
Return to Punta Vacas and Mendoza |
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31-Jan |
Return to Punta Vacas and Mendoza |
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2-Feb |
Return Flight to the United States |
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About TroyBacon
I am the Chief of Police at the Frankfort Police Department in Indiana. I have been a member of the Cops on Top organization since 2005 and have lead three major expedition for Cops on Top. Two to Aconcagua and one to Denali.
Listed below are the state highpoints that I have reached:
A photo of Steve Janke and I holding the Trooper Michael Haynes memorial plaque on the summit of Denali (20,320 ft).