Aconcagua is the second highest mountain of the Seven Summits and we provide the option to tackle it by the Vacas Route for walkers or the Polish Glacier route for climbers.

Outstanding success in 2007, 42 summit out of 46.

Background
Named “Acconcahuac” (the stone sentinel) by the Incas, Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Southern and Western hemispheres, and the world’s highest summit outside of the Himalaya. Numerous hanging glaciers fall from its huge massif, and the surrounding mountains are steeply sloped and incredibly arid. This is an environment for mountaineering enthusiasts; a potentially extreme and isolated place, and worthy of its climatic and climbing challenges. Aconcagua’s height alone is amagnet for climbers and trekkers alike, and we do not under estimate the enormity of this Argentinean giant.

Our approach to Base Camp will be from the North East through the rocky Vacas Valley. This is a much less frequented approach than the usual Horcones Valley, giving themountaineer an improved climbing experience. It is also possible to traverse onto the Normal Route at 5900m, should members find this necessary.

From our dramatic high camp location, we offer two alternative routes to this Seven Summits peak -

The Vacas Route (2B) offers the strong walker the opportunity to ascend one of theworld’s highest trekking summits. Although you will not require any previous climbing experience, the trekking is at very high altitude and therefore requires a good level of fitness, commitment and determination.

The Polish Glacier Route (4C) offers the mountaineer the finest intermediate climbing objective over snowand ice. It also provides a very aesthetic and more realistic experience of high altitude mountaineering for those wishing to progress onto amore technical peak,or Everest. You must be able to lead Scottish Grade 3 and be climbing on a regular basis.

The climb is very weather dependent, and we have therefore allowed for more summit days than most other expedition providers. This generally improves our success rates, and if we make the ascent early we can return to Mendoza to enjoy its vibrant and eclectic cultural sights.

Level of support
The expedition will be led by a member of Adventure Peaks. Mules will be used to support our trek into Base Camp, allowing us to enjoy the walking without heavy loads. Members will need to share cooking, food preparation chores and load carries on the mountain. Each member of the team will have the use of a radio while on the hill.

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