After three days of hiking, Rob is happy and healthy at the base camp (aka Plaza Argentina). He says one of the highlights of the day was crossing an ice cold river on a mule for $5.

Day 6: We complete the approach to Base Camp by following the Relinchos Valley to Plaza Argentina. Base Camp (13,800′) is on a glacial moraine overlooking the river valleys of our approach. We unpack our climbing gear carried by the mules and establish camp. * Saturday, December 8th, 2012

* Itinerary summary from RMI Guides