ACONCAGUA

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Climbing Aconcagua Overview

Aconcagua, which translates as “Stone Sentinel,” is 22,841 ft., making it the highest mountain in the Americas and the highest mountain outside of Asia. This spectacular mountain is surrounded by numerous peaks over 20,000 ft. The surrounding lowlands (up to 13,000 ft.) consist of beautiful desert landscapes with a large diversity of flora and fauna.

Basic Information About Climbing

In over 25 years of guiding Aconcagua, only a handful teams have not reached the summit — a team success rate of about 90%. We have led numerous expeditions in which all climbers have reached the summit.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

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CLIMBING ACONCAGUA PRICE

$5,200.00
Per person, double occupancy.
Extra fee for personal porters.

CLIMBING ACONCAGUA SCHEDULE

Dec 3 – 26, 2022
Dec 17, 2022 – Jan 9, 2023
Jan 3 – Jan 26, 2023 – 1 space left
Jan 14 – Feb 6, 2023

PREREQUISITES & TRAINING FOR CLIMBS

In the best interest of personal safety, success, and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical conditioning are required. Climbers must be physically and mentally prepared to deal with strenuous situations at high altitudes. We strongly recommend prior crampon training as well as taking on a climb such as Mt. Rainier or Mt. Baker beforehand.

Loved the experience. Even though we were pinned down for five days at Camp One and did not summit, I still enjoyed the experience. Both Danny and Troy were excellent guides who demonstrated tremendous leadership. They were very generous with their time and stories. The entire team picked their brain regarding past climbs, climbing tips, […]

Day 1 & 2

Depart Home Country & Arrive in Mendoza, Argentina .

Day 3 to 10

Travel to the town of Penitentes.

Trek into Plaza Argentina (13,800 ft)( 3 days) .
A rest day .
Carry supplies to Camp I, located at 16,300 ft, and return to Base Camp for the night.
A rest day
Move to Camp I , departing Base Camp.

Day 11 to 19

Carry to Camp Guanacos which sits at 18,200 ft.

Rest day at Camp I .
Move to Camp Guanacos.
Carry to Camp Colera (19,500 ft.)
Rest and acclimatization at Camp Guanacos .
Climb the North Ridge to Refugio Independencia at approximately 21,400 ft.
Descend from High Camp to Plaza de Mulas .
Trek out from Plaza de Mulas to the Horcones Visitor Center.

Day 20 to 24

Return to Mendoza and our hotel
Enjoy Mendoza and the great restaurants and wine
Depart Mendoza
Arrive at your country of origin.

Ben, Yeshey and the local support staff were all excellent and demonstrated effective leadership skills and full support to the hiking team at all times. In a typical for AAI manner there was a perfect balance between effective safe guiding, team management, and fun.

CYBERCASTS

Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website.

OUR GUIDING TEAM

Part of Alpine Ascents’ success is based on our small and select group of experienced guides.

GEAR DEPARTMENT

Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store.