Name: Aconcagua, Argentina Guided Expedition $$$- 22,841ft/6962mt, Chall, Adv,Strn++
Start: 2019-02-08T07:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-02-08T09:00:00-05:00

Happening - Highest peak of the Americas and outside Asia (part of 7 Summits)

Climb to Mt Aconcagua, Argentina @ 6962 meters/ 22840 feet.

Expedition length - 15 days expedition that includes 2 contingency days+ travel. NO GLACIER or CREVASSE climbing. Harsh weather conditions possible.

ITS a PRIVATE expedition for the group of 6+, so dates are flexible, however I am planning to make it to include 3 weekends(6) + Presidents Day holiday. Hence we have to take only 9 or 10 days off from work to make 16-17 days trip.

Guided Expedition cost only: appx $2890 (its a very specially negotiated price for the group at last year rate and will be substantially up if alone or later. Most companies offer $4500 & up). Porters included until last camp to carry essentials.

Airfare appx $1000-1200 to base (Mendoza).

There is extra cost of permit + personal clothing items for high alt+harsh weather.

$500 advance will be required for RSVP.

RSVP only if high-alt experience (12kft +)+backpacking+winter hiking/camping.

Climb summary: 15 days long

1 Reception at the airport. 760 mts/2500 ft

2 Transfer from Mendoza City to Penitentes 2700mts/8860 ft

3 Hike Penitentes to Confluencia 3365 mts/11040 ft

4 Acclimatization trek to Plaza Francia and back to Confluencia 4200 mts/14500 ft

5 Hike to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp 4230 mts/13880 ft

6 Rest day at Plaza de Mulas 4230 mts/13880 ft

7 Carry of equipment to Cambio de Pendiente camp. Return to Plaza de Mulas 5250 mts/17224 ft

8 Rest and acclimatization day in Plaza de Mulas

4230 mts/13880 ft

9 Ascent from Plaza de Mulas to Cambio de Pendiente.

5250mts/17224 ft

10 Ascent from Cambio de Pendiente to camp Colera

6000mts/19685 ft

11 Summit day 6962 mts/22841 ft

12 Contingency day (it can be taken at any camp) ?

13 Contingency day (it can be taken at any camp) ?

14 Hike down from camp Colera camp to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp 4230mts

15 Return from Plaza de Mulas Base Camp to Mendoza City 760

Details:

http://www.meetup.com/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Aconcagua_climb_details/

Guiding company - Aconcagua Adventures based in Mendoza, AG.

Other material:

http://alanarnette.com/7summits/aconcaguafaq.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconcagua (http://alanarnette.com/7summits/aconcaguafaq.php)

http://www.welcomeargentina.com/mendoza/mount-aconcagua.html (http://alanarnette.com/7summits/aconcaguafaq.php)

High Altitude primer:

http://www.happytrips.com/things-to-do/tips-for-high-altitude-hiking/as45108658.cms?utm_source=ArticleWidget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TOILinkbacks

Route:

http://welcometomendoza.com/images/stories/aconcagua/aconcagua-map-2-mendoza-argentina.jpg

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Aconcagua, Argentina Guided Expedition $$$- 22,841ft/6962mt, Chall, Adv,Strn++

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