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 […]
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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 […]
Possible itinerary to acclimatize correctly
For those who do not have previous experience or want to start gradually, it is a great path with wonderful landscapes. Valley of Horcones Day circuit: Horcones – Confluence – Horcones (Duration: 3-4 hours) This trekking allows the ascent from Horcones to the Confluencia approach camp. An experience that gives fascinating views of the path that is accompanied by the unique landscapes of Aconcagua. short circuit: 1st day: Horcones – Confluence (Duration: 3-4 hours) 2nd day: Confluence – Plaza Francia – Confluence (Duration: 5 hours) 3rd day: Confluencia – Horcones (Duration: 3-4 hours) This trek allows Aconcagua 360 Route to […]
How should I prepare to climb Aconcagua?
Its environmental particularities make the place cold and dry throughout the year with temperatures ranging from -2º at night to 30º during the day in summer and -15º at night to 10º during the day in winter at 2800m; conversely, as altitude increases, the temperature begins to decrease. The area is windy and sometimes supports violent gusts that exceed 200km/h. The Park’s water resources include numerous glaciers that cover an area of approximately 32km 2 , among which are the Güssfeldt Glaciers, Horcones Inferior and Superior, the Cows and Polish Glacier. The melting of these icy giants pours its waters […]
Is personal equipment for Aconcagua very expensive?
The technical equipment necessary to make the ascent to Aconcagua is one of the most important points to face this challenge, since in most cases it avoids injuries and health problems that could prevent you from reaching your goal of reaching the summit. That is why when choosing clothing, keep in mind to bring the following elements: – First skin: This clothing is in direct contact with the skin and its function is to evacuate sweat, keeping the skin dry. Clothing of this type has two characteristics: it maintains body heat, but it is permeable to air, which also allows […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Never underestimate the “age” of Aconcagua
The cabinet tests carried out on the matrix of the deposits were carried out according to the operating conditions and are described below. Mineralogical analysis: The mineralogical composition, except clays, has been analyzed from 2-3 grams of an 80-gram sample, ground to a size less than 35 μm, through X-ray diffraction, using a D5000 diffractometer ( Bruker AXS). The Aconcagua 360 Route used Cu radiation and an accessory graphite monochromator. Diffraction data were taken from 4° to 70° 2θ, with a scan width of 0.02° and a counter tube scan time of 2 seconds per step. We worked with 40 KV and […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Expedition or climbing alone?
Some small sinkholes in the distal part of the deposit and very few depressions with lagoons, which indicates the presence of an impermeable substrate. The mounds are rounded and smooth on the surface and soils have developed in the depressions. In a profile product of a road cut, a soil has been observed in these depressions, covered by detrital material from the mounds that surround the hollow, as converging microslopes. This remobilization of material from the top of the mounds into the surrounding depressions has considerably smoothed the original surface of the deposit. In addition to gravity, periglacial processes, Aconcagua Argentina […]