Adventures to the Edge

   

ACONCAGUA 6,959m. (22,840 ft.) ARGENTINA

Climbing Mt Aconcagua. Join Jean Pavillard, Internationally Certified Mountain Guide on this beautiful expedition and climb the highest peak of the Americas at an altitude of 6'959m. (22,840 ft.) This trip exposes its visitors to the fascinating mineral world where rock and ice define the landscape. With a well planned and executed acclimatization, Mt. Aconcagua is a feasible goal for eager mountaineers. This 20 day trip is the perfect introduction to the world of high mountains expeditions.
Aconcagua Ascent departures 2005-2006

Normal Route:
Custom departures from November to March
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Aconcagua normal route with acclimatization at El Plomo, 5,450M - Chile
January 4 to 21, 2006
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Guanacos Traverse down to Normal Route

February 4 - 23, 2006
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First step - Acclimatization. Not too hard, but at high altitude. The ascent of El Plomo at 5322m. is the key to successfully climbing Aconcagua. A well planned acclimatization.

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Here we are the entire team at Puente Del Inca, ready to go with our support team


The view from Plaza de Mulas base camp at 3'200m. - Not easy to reach!
The invaluable mules, we could not do it without them.

Camp one or Nido Del condor at 5,380m.

Trail leading to Camp Two
Camp two or Berlin camp at 5'790m. and the Piedra hut on the way to the summit of Aconcagua

looking down from the traverse.

Joaquin, Edgar and Monica on the summit of Mt. Aconcagua at 6'959m. with the famous south face in the background

Ready to go back. After an incredible journey full of souvenirs and memories


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Aconcagua Normal Route Itinerary                   Aconcagua via the Guanacos Valley Itinerary


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