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Posted on February 21, 2013 by HurricaneAmanda

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Denali Summit, Spring 2018

May 22nd, 2018

The Curious Compass expedition was a success!

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#👍🏼 A week ago I returned from #Aconcagua’s summit to high camp and took this pic in the muted light of my tent. 🥰 Wouldn’t alter it for the world. Haven’t quite digested the whole experience (have certainly digested a few cows back here in Mendoza) but I plan to eventually post about the #adventure, hiccups and all, as it unfolded. #🏔 . . This week I’ve been asked (a lot) why I self-guided this expedition. The answer is simple: I wanted the extra challenge and I believed I could. There’s a chip on my shoulder because I had to fight for so much of my recovery. I’ve admittedly harbored “you have it easier” sentiments towards my “brain injury pals” who were in distinct accidents, rehabbed faster and more efficiently - Loaded material for another time/outlet. Point is, I’m used to going it alone and feel a strong sense of self-efficacy when I at least attempt tasks without collaboration. #🧠 Diffuse axonal (traumatic brain) injury pinned me into a dark holding pattern for a while, but I was ultimately inspired to reach higher than ever before. Pain/fatigue stemming from physical duress doesn’t hold a candle to the mental battles. “Yes, that was some hard work, what’s next?” I hope what’s next is convincing others to; believe in neuro plasticity, give the diagnosis limited power, know the body desperately wants to heal itself, flush the meds and fight for everything they need. I’m not quite back to 100%, but I’ll get there and then surpass it, all while I am “supposed” to be sitting at home collecting all sorts of disability. Fuck that: I choose a different life. So a week after hitting this goal my overarching thought is, “That was a challenge but still nothing compared to the brain stuff.” Sunday musings coming to a close because it’s Malbec tasting o’clock here in #🇦🇷. #FCK #TentLife #BrainInjuryAwareness #HowToTakeYourLifeBack #RecoveryStory

ONE WEEK! #🎂 #🎁 #🎉 Return to NYC for my #birthday party or stay in #Mendoza forever? . . #Argentina #StrikeaPose #TouristyThings #Aconcagua2020 #PlazaIndependencia

Extra days budgeted to ensure my summit weren’t needed and are now being put to good use: #Summer in #Mendoza. . . . #💦 #🇦🇷 #💙 #👙 #🏔 #🌞 #🙏🏼 #EarnedIt #WorkForIt #OutOfOffice #Aconcagua #Aconcagua2020 #Argentina #PoolParty #AndesMountains #HappyPlace #PinchMe

On January 12th at 12:20 p.m. I summited Aconcagua (22,841’), the world’s highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. Self-guiding was a risk: The expedition had several hiccups, far outweighed by glorious thrills, ear-to-ear smiles, and the breathtaking views of the Andes forever etched in my psyche. Looking forward to sharing more from this adventure, but for now it’s back to Mendoza (send me your recs) for all the 🥩 and 🍷, museums, girlie primping and time with friends, both old and new. Grateful for the hard work I put into my health; the dividends mean everything. Having been so low amplifies my appreciation for such highs. 🔥 in my ❤️ for this mountain, my birthday gift.

Day Two spent seven hours trekking from Confluencia out to Plaza de Francia and back to peep the south face of #Aconcagua. I stayed for a while hoping the clouds would clear but no joy. I did have some luck playing my own photographer. First wrench in the gears: This is a serious drought year and I’ve heard from several sources that there is no snow at Camps 1 or 3... a logistical issue that I’m going to have to figure out in the next few days. Need to make water for a successful climb! Investigating ways around this issue... The joys of a self-guided climb.

Day One was trekking from the #Aconcagua park entrance to Camp Confluencia. I am not a fan of trekking in hot weather, but it’s a necessary three day undertaking to get to Plaza de Mulas (basecamp), unless you’re already acclimated. It’s a beautiful walk. Mules do most of the work during this trekking phase - my pack is only 18 pounds. (There’s limited WiFi at basecamp, where I am posting now - so clearly made it to basecamp. So much for off-grid. 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🏔)

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