The experience begins at Puente del Inca, entrance to the Aconcagua National Park (1,900 mts.). From there, trekking to Confluencia awaits us, an intermediate camp at 3,380 mts., A couple of excursions are made, one of them to Plaza Francia (4,400mts), the base camp of the much-feared South face of Aconcagua Ascents, a 3,000 m vertical wall. Of ice, glaciers, rocks, and many avalanches. From Confluencia, through Playa Ancha, after many kilometers and the final Cuesta Brava, we arrive at Plaza de Mula (4,370 mts.), The first effects of the altitude begin to be felt: headache, nausea, fatigue, lack of appetite, […]
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Aconcagua Climbing – Alternative Itinerary for Aconcagua
During the trip and approach marches, a diet of fresh vegetables, meats, salads, milk, eggs, and fruits will be projected as much as possible in camp. As for the altitude menu, the dominant factor should be the choice of food by the mountaineer himself according to his tastes, always considering the caloric wealth necessary for eating at altitude. It will be complemented with some vitamin complex compensates for the diet deficiencies in some of its aspects. A fundamental factor in the diet is represented by the ingestion of at least 2 liters of liquid. In Mendoza, you can buy everything […]
Aconcagua Climbing – How to Prevent Mountain Diseases
For athletes who come from the plains or low altitude places, a stay of 2 or 3 days in Puente del Inca is advisable. During the visit to this area, walks and ascents can be made in adjacent hills, which contribute to better acclimatization. Another highly advisable attitude would be to arrange the shipment of the more significant load by mules to the base camp, and then the members make the journey on foot. A moderate gait requires a walk that can be done comfortably in two days: the first to Confluencia (Horcones Inferior) and Plaza de Mulas. It is […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Approximate Temperatures on Aconcagua
The low humidity, the low percentages of oxygen, and the strong winds are just some of the most wonder characteristics of the climate of this hill. The leading causes of storms and those responsible for bad weather are fundamentally the humid winds expelled by the Anticyclone of the Pacific, which run towards the South and rise towards the West, colliding with the mountainous mass of the Cordillera, cooling and where its humidity becomes snow on the high peaks of the Andes. On Aconcagua, there are storms of snow and wind, and due to its geographical location, the most feared storms […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Why is Aconcagua so Impressive?
Precipitation is always in the form of snow at high altitudes, and rain is almost unknown. On some days, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the air temperature near the ground rises sharply. Above a plain, vertical convection cells were produced. In the mountain range, the ascent of the air is made along the valleys and the slopes of the hills, which act as actual chimneys. The pressure on the summits drops considerably. This breeze (from the Valley) causes, in the afternoon, the formation of cumulus clouds. From January to April, the air is so dry in the Andes that […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Understanding the History a Bit
A distinction must be made between folds and uplifts of the Andes Mountains. All the Andean folding was done during the Middle Cretaceous. Still, only part of its uplift continued during the third with a peneplain, which was later raised 3,000 meters from the Central Andes Aconcagua mountain guides. The collapse of the Central Valley occurred during the Upper Pliocene, before the great ice ages, and appears to be continuing. In reality, both the Andes’ rising and the Central Valley’s sinking have been done slowly (even on a geological scale) and possibly in numerous phases. Like most Central Andes, this knot […]
Aconcagua Climbing – My experience in the Highest Mountains in the World
When in 1954, on February 25, the French Pierre Lesueur, Adrién Dagorý, Edmund Denís, Lucien Berardiní, Guy Poulet, under the command of René Ferlet, opened the route of the central spur that leads directly to the summit, it was conceptualized as the most remarkable feat of the technical mountaineering. In 1984, the French Marie Bouchard became the first woman to overcome the wall. Previously, in January 1982, a group of Yugoslavs led by Zarko Trusnovec, displaying high sportsmanship and refined technique, performed the Aconcagua 360 Route Name’s origin It is assumed that its immense mass will not have gone unnoticed by […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Glorious Mount Aconcagua
Aconcagua Argentina is the highest peak in South America and the Highest Mountain in the world outside of Asia. With these parameters, it is included in the circuit called “Siete Cumbres” or “Seven Summits” (which consists of climbing the highest peaks of each continent). We understood that if the physical state allows an expedition to Aconcagua, it cannot remain pending; here is one of our references. It is located in Argentina in the Province of Mendoza at a longitude of 69º 59′ West and a latitude of 32º 39′ South. The origin of the name Aconcagua derives from the Aymará, Kon-Kawa […]
Aconcagua Climbing – My shared Aconcagua itinerary
Day 6: Rest day – Preparation of the ascent to Plaza de Mulas of our Aconcagua climb. We take a quiet first day at Base Camp with plenty of time to rest, bathe, and explore the local terrain to get used to the altitude. Day 7: transport to Canada We gained 650m with a heavy load on this challenging day, walking thankfully for easy terrain. After leaving our equipment, we will return to the Base Camp to take advantage of the comfort and the lower altitude. Day 8: Rest day – Preparation of the ascent to Plaza de Mulas We take […]
Aconcagua Climbing – Day by day on Aconcagua
Climb Aconcagua, the rooftop of the southern hemisphere. Benefit from a fully qualified and experienced mountain guide. The Normal Route is known as the easiest option to conquer the summit. Description Conquer the roof of the southern hemisphere by climbing the incredible Andean mountain of Aconcagua, the second-highest peak in the world after Everest. It measures 6,960 meters (22,837 feet) and earns a place among the Seven Summits. Our 18-day Aconcagua Expedition takes us along the Plaza de Mulas route, the normal route, and considered the easiest, to the top. This also gives us appropriate time to acclimatize as we ascend. We […]