The entire team arrived safe and sound at Plaza de Mulas tonight. Wayne, Barry and Fermin summited, and then descended approximately 6,000′ to Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas. What a thigh burner! They reunited with Todd and Mike at Base Camp and then dove into their sleeping bags for a well deserved rest. The plan is for the team to hike out to the park entrance, and then return to Mendoza tomorrow evening.
The poor satellite reception ends Todd’s call abruptly, but we are able to hear most of his dispatch: