Mount Aconcagua stands guard over the Argentine Andes and draws climbers with its sheer height and harsh beauty. The first important choice for those who answer the call is which way to go to the top. The normal route through Horcones is often the first choice, but for more challenging and strategic hikers, the Vacas Valley Route and the Aconcagua 360 Route are two other great choices. Knowing what makes these paths different is important for planning a successful and rewarding Aconcagua climb. The Vacas Valley Route is a journey that is both lonely and difficult. The Vacas Valley Route, […]
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KNOW THE RELEVANCE OF TREKKING
Trekking is something that everybody who enjoys adventures and vacations will know about. You take a long walk to get to a specific mountainous location and witness the lovely scenery and destinations. Hiking is a significant part of many people’s lives, and many do it at least once a year. On the other hand, several people have never trekked before. If you are one of these people, you should take some time out of your schedule to visit the Aconcagua ascents, which have some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It is a journey where you will get […]
A GUIDE TO TREKKING
Do you have any idea of what trekking is? Various people embark on a lengthy and beautiful adventure, which they do by walking. One of the most thrilling experiences you can ever have. It’s an activity makes you fall in love with life and everything you watch here. If you want to escape from your mundane life, you should go on a hike immediately. People who enjoy traveling to new areas and going on long excursions should know about trekking and how it can transform their lives. Because of the diverse scenery and places available, mountain regions are the most […]
A Guide to the Top Three Routes to Reach the Aconcagua Peak
Aconcagua peak stands at around 22,838 feet above sea level, and it has been recognized as one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world. Aconcagua is the tallest mountain peak outside Asia. Mountaineering enthusiasts may have heard about seven summits, and Aconcagua is one of those seven summits. You can plan your next mountaineering trip to Aconcagua if you have previous experience of climbing one or two of the seven summits. Aconcagua treks have become popular due to the natural surroundings along the trekking route. Around 3500 people complete Aconcagua climbing successfully, though the success rate is pretty […]
Historical discovery on Aconcagua
Although part of the local population was used as labor, in general the dominated towns preserved their cultural autonomy, and there are few cases in which there are mixtures or influences detectable by archeology on the side that is today Argentine. Here the Inca only occurs along the roads and associated sites, and also in some fortified places (pucara) that only occur further north in the Cuyo area. In contrast, on the Chilean side the Inca presence is stronger, with permanent settlements such as Copiapó, Ovalle, Quillota and Santiago, as well as known fortifications at Cerro Mercachas (opposite the entrance […]
Information to know to come to Aconcagua
A delicate task that has required a lot of time is that referring to the cleaning, conservation and analysis of the numerous textile pieces that made up the funerary bundle. The initial work was carried out by Professor Monica Ampucro de Guercio, with the advice of Lic. Julie Palma (then in charge of the respective section of the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art). After an interruption, they were taken up again in 1991 by Professor Clara Abal and Mr. Ferrari, who also had the advice of the Museum. With private funds, a Textile Laboratory was set up in the Faculty […]
How to face an expedition to Aconcagua
As a preliminary step, we judged it convenient to carry out an act in which the expedition’s results were publicly reported, from the University’s headquarters, with the presentation of the materials found. This was carried out in the Rector’s Office of the National University of Cuyo on February 12, with the presence of its authorities. Thus, the fact that the University, (through the Institute of Archeology that had carried out the respective work), became the custodian and owner of those elements that from that moment became part of the Cultural Heritage of the University was legally sanctioned. Nation. There, the […]
Is Mount Aconcagua really dangerous?
Thousands of workers, many of whom were foreigners, were needed to bring the tracks to the site and set up the infrastructure. The cruelty of the climate, the pests and the hardness of the work, caused many to die and as their bodies were not claimed and there was no time to take them down to the city, they were buried in that place, and for this reason the railway cemetery was built in Puente of the Inca. One of the oldest tombs that are recognized dates back to 1908, belonging to a doctor, it is about Dr. Eduard J. […]
Details to take into account when buying your equipment
Mules Square 4,260mts. to Piedras Conway 4,600mts. Weather. 1h. From this point you ascend a steep zig-zag ascent over a wide haul up the west face of the hill until you reach the ridge of the north face, from where another zigzagging ascent begins, reaching Piedras Conway. This place is protected from the wind, where you can take a break. Conway 4,600mts. to Plaza Canada 4,800mts. Time.1:30 to 2 hours. It begins with a traverse to the Northwest until you reach the foot of a large rocky outcrop. From above, continuing to the west, follow the path that leads to […]
How to face the preparation to climb Aconcagua
In December 2019, Czech air runner Martin Zhor set a new record for the fastest ascent and descent of Aconcagua. He completed the return trip from base camp in just 3 hours, 38 minutes, and 17 seconds. In 1944, the French Adriana Bance became the first woman to climb Aconcagua. Tragically, she and her husband would later die on the mountain. In 1947, a British plane rumored to be carrying Nazi spies and a cargo of gold mysteriously disappeared near Aconcagua. In 1999, remains were discovered 100 km away on a mountain called Tupungato. Despite a massive investigation, the mystery […]