High
altitude - Moderate climbing following the normal route or northern
face. Strenous and medium skills
At 6.959m Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the western Hemisphere
and the highest outside Asia. Aconcagua lies entirely within Argentina,
just across the border from Chile. The ascent of the Aconcagua is
more than a dream for mountain climbers from the entire world. Through
us you can be one of the privileged ones. It rises some 4000 feet
above its neighboring peaks and is easily visible from the pacific
on a clear day.
Our expedition will attempt the normal route, which is technically
quite easy, but not nonetheless a formidable ascension considering
the altitude, the cold weather and the possibility of sudden and furious
storms. This mountain has its own weather, so caution and wise mountaineering
judgement are required for a successful ascent. |
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| DAY 01
SANTIAGO (CHILE)-PENITENTES-MENDOZA (ARGENTINA) |
| Early transfer
from Santiago to Penitentes in Argentina, passing the border "Los
Libertadores Pass". It is important to divide your personal equipment
in two: an smaller bag with your things to spend the first 3 nights
and another one bigger that you will use from Plaza de Mulas for the
expedition, this last one will be transfered by mules on day 1 from
Penintentes to Plaza de Mulas. Arrival in Mendoza, we get the climbing
permits. Overnight in the Hotel. (L) |
| DAY 02
MENDOZA-PUENTE DEL INCA-CONFLUENCIA |
| Early morning
drive to Puente de Inca (2700m), to continue the first part of the
approach walks, we reach Confluencia area. After a hike of 4 or 5
hours we arrive to our camp (3.400m). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 03
CONFLUENCIA |
| Acclimatization
trekking to the south face to the Aconcagua. Back to Confluencia and
camp. (B/LD) |
| DAY 04
CONFLUENCIA - PLAZA DE MULAS BASE CAMP |
| Second
part of the approach walk. We arrive to Plaza de Mulas, Aconcagua
base camp (4.300m). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 05
PLAZA DE MULAS |
| Rest and
acclimatization day in Plaza de Mulas (4.300m). (B/L/D)) |
| DAY 06
PLAZA DE MULAS |
| Rest and
acclimatization day in Plaza de Mulas (4.300m). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 07
PLAZA DE MULAS - CAMP 1 |
| Ascent
to camp 1 (5.000m or 5.300m). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 08
CAMP 1 - CAMP 2 |
| Ascent
to camp 2 (5.500m or 5.900m). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 09
CAMP 2 - SUMMIT - CAMP 2 |
| Ascent
of Aconcagua (6.959m). Back to camp 2. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 10
CAMP 2 - PLAZA DE MULAS |
| Walk down
to the base camp (4.300m). (B/L/D). Possible 3rd or 2nd summit attempt
in case of thwarted attempt on days 8). |
| DAY 11
PLAZA DE MULAS - PENITENTES |
| Long walk
back to Penitentes, lodging at the hostería. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 12
PENITENTES - SANTIAGO |
| Drive back
to Santiago, transfer to your hotel (B/L). |
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Note:
Note: Please keep in mind that this program has been designed
for climbers who had got a previous acclimation. We always suggest
starting with El Plomo Mount as first step to get a better chance
in the Aconcagua Expedition. |
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REGULAR DEPARTURES
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December
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January
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February
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March
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Cost per person for regular
departures
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Min. 2 persons
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US$
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Single supplement
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US$
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| NOTE:
Other dates are also available at request from December to March with
min. of 2 people in which case we applies private cost, please check
with us the price according final number of participants. Services
in Santiago like hotels, airport transfers can be arranged at your
request. |
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INCLUDED :
- All accommodations quoted per person based on sharing a tent
or room (1 night at Mendoza hotel + 3 nights at Confluencia Inn)
- All meals in camp
- Private land transportation Santiago-Mendoza and Penintentes-Santiago
- Full camping gear, first aids and emergency oxygen
- Packhorses
- Bilingual (English) expert guide and camp staff. Other language
speaking guide is available upon request based on private cost
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Permit, which have to be obtained personally in Mendoza (referential
rate US$ 120 per person)
- Personal equipment like sleeping bag and pad, piolet (require
a list of the equipment needed)
- Tips and extra expenses as meals or drinks out of program and
other items no mentioned
- Medical expenses
- Any type of Insurance.
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| DEGREE
OF DIFFICULTY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: |
| This is
a high-altitude ascent; however, it does not require technical experience.
In order to be successful, a very good physical preparation and basic
experience in mountain climbing is essential. Mountain experience
must include practice in tent pitching, use of portable stoves, orientation,
and first aid. Trekking and climbing at high altitude is extenuating.
A good program of physical fitness and of ascents previous to the
expedition is essential in order to get success. To give our travelers
the best possibilities to reach the summit, we also recommend doing
a previous trip at altitude if possible. We can offer several alternatives
of short training ascents around Santiago which have always provided
us with excellent results: Leonera (5.050 m); El Plomo (5.430m) and
others, ask for (normally people for Aconcagua do El Plomo before).
The guides are experts in the Aconcagua, with several previous ascents
through different routes. |
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| WHAT
TO BRING: |
NECESSARY
Equipment:
T Shirts, Fleece Jacket Medium Weigth, Gore-Tex Jacket, Parka, Underwear,
Heavy Weigth Long Johns, Trekking Pant, Gore-Tex Pants, Ligth Socks,
Heavy Socks, Swimming Suit + Towel, Ligth Gloves, Mountaneering Gloves,
Sun Hat, Wool Cap, Mountaineering Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Backpack,
Duffel Bag, Tennis Shoes, Trekking Shoes, Plastic Mountaneering Boots,
Gaitors, Headlamp + batteries, Sun glasses, Pen Knife & Ligther,
Water Bottles, Sunblock Cream (face and lips), Trekking Poles (telescopic),
Ice Axe, Crampons. |
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RECOMMENDED
Equipment:
Heavy Upper Body Shirt, Fleece Jacket Expedition Weigth, Fleece Pant,
Shorts, In Town Clothes, Balaclava, Daypack, Shoes for River Crossing,
In Town Shoes (Tevas?), Cup, Service & Dish. |
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VERY
USEFUL Equipment:
Ligth Upper Body Shirt, Ligth Weigth Long Johns, Heavy Gloves, Googles,
Toiletries & Moisturizing Cream, Camera & Film / Binoculars. |
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| Note:
please ask for the General Information and Reservations Forms. |
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