We define it as the activity that makes us work on cardiovascular endurance, which makes us reach the limit with lung capacity and high pulsations in a prolonged period of no less than 30 continuous minutes — examples: running, swimming, cycling. Power-strength: Exercises that give us specific work. Spinal, push-ups, etc. Backpack: Training while carrying an expedition backpack is always cheerful. Fundamental for a good Aconcagua Guided Climb It is convenient to start with no less than 7 kg + the backpack’s weight, but the most significant thing is to know how to adjust the straps well and the correct […]
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Aconcagua Climbing – Learn to trust yourself at 7000 meters
With more than 6,962 meters high, Aconcagua Argentina is the most imposing mountain in the range. This does not go unnoticed since almost from anywhere in Mendoza; you can see its top. Climbing Aconcagua is an extreme sport and a challenge for professional athletes who spend years training. However, this is not an impediment for you to see it up close. You can visit the Aconcagua Provincial Park, reach its base, and enter one of its trails surrounded by nature. This is one of the activities in Mendoza that will leave you open-mouthed and wanting to take thousands of photos. Climbing this […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Don’t
The summit of Aconcagua, covered with eternal snow, which in the Quechua language means “Watchtower or Stone Sentinel,” is surrounded by other peaks that exceed 5,000 meters above sea level; for this reason, this area is called “The Roof of America.” Every year about 1,200,000 people visit Mendoza’s natural reserves, and Aconcagua Provincial Park is one of the most visited. Among these thousands of tourists who visit this circuit each year, approximately 5,500 are wild sportsmen prepared to challenge the high mountains, who arrive motivated to do Aconcagua Expeditions, the second-highest relative height in the world, behind Everest. It is one […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Don’t Forget to be Well Fed
The Aconcagua Expedition season officially runs from November 15 to March 31 of each year, with December 15 to January 31 being the high season. The suggestion for those who wish to venture to Aconcagua is to do it between the end of November and the end of February, since there are two factors: first due to the weather conditions. It is within these months when the climate is warmer in the Southern Hemisphere and more stable in Aconcagua. The second factor is that there is greater availability of the necessary services to carry out the ascents (mules, base camp […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Hydration is Essential
Humidity is relatively scarce, oxygen is low, and powerful winds are produced that are at the same time responsible for making essential storms in the place. The technical equipment necessary to perform the Aconcagua Ascents is one of the most critical points to face this challenge. In most cases, it avoids injuries and health problems that could prevent you from meeting your goal of reaching the summit. That is why when choosing the clothing for the Aconcagua Treks, keep in mind to bring the following items: – First skin: This clothing is in direct contact with the skin, and its function is […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Which Route Should I Choose?
For those who want to know part of the Aconcagua 360 Route environment and its base, trekking through the Aconcagua Provincial Park is an excellent option. In addition to the mountaineering routes that allow you to ascend to the top of Aconcagua, the Provincial Park offers numerous circuits with different levels of difficulty.The walks through these circuits invite you to know how to climb Aconcagua and to pass through landscapes of snow-capped mountains, deep valleys with panoramic viewpoints and mighty rivers. Some of these routes correspond to gentle 2-hour hiking trails, while other more complex ones comprise 7 days of […]