Day 1: Saturday, 12/26/09: Departure
Day 2: Sunday, 12/27/09: Arrival in Mendoza
Day 3: Monday, 12/28/09: Travel to Los Penitentes
Day 4: Tuesday, 12/29/09: Punta de Vacas to Casa de Piedra
Day 5: Wednesday, 12/30/09: Casa de Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Day 6: Thursday, 12/31/09: Rest Day at Plaza Argentina
Day 7: Friday, 1/1/10: Cache to Camp 1
Day 8: Saturday, 1/2/10: Rest Day at Plaza Argentina
Day 9: Sunday, 1/3/10: Move to Camp 1
Day 10: Monday, 1/4/10: Rest Day at Camp 1
Day 11: Tuesday, 1/5/10: Cache to Camp 2
Day 12: Wednesday, 1/6/10: Rest Day at Camp 1
Day 13: Thursday, 1/7/10: Move to Camp 2
Day 14: Friday, 1/8/10: Rest Day at Camp 2
Day 15: Saturday, 1/9/10: Summit
Day 16: Sunday, 1/10/10: Return to Plaza Argentina
Day 17: Monday, 1/11/10: The Hike Out
Day 18: Tuesday, 1/12/10: The Mule Ride
Day 19: Wednesday, 1/13/10: The Flight Home
Day 20: Thursday, 1/14/10: Arrival Home
Below is a summary of the time actually spent on the mountain to provide a visual of our acclimitization. It is great to have a plan going into the climb, but at some point you will have to adapt to what the mountain throws at you. Whether it's weather conditions, health conditions, or just simple logistical issues, there will be delays. Expect the unexpected.