January 15-16, 2007 update. Cerro Aconcagua, often referred to as simply Aconcagua, is a mountain in Argentina near its border with Chile. So each duffle you bring should not exceed 30 kilos. However, sometime in the Miocene, about 8 to 10 million years ago, the subduction angle started to decrease, resulting in a stop of the melting and more horizontal stresses between the oceanic plate and the continent, causing the thrust faults that lifted Aconcagua up off its volcanic root. routes

different Thus the customs were reluctant to get that deep in the bottom of my bag. the On the Polish route, once you have reached basecamp at Plaza Argentina 13,300 feet (takes 3 days to reach). A 201 for the unsupported, Aconcagua: Evaluation of service options & budgeting, Permits are valid from the date of entry to the Park. The largest glacier is the Ventisquero Horcones Inferior at about 10 km (6 mi) long, which descends from the south face to about 3,600 m (11,800 ft) in altitude near the Confluencia camp. Taking antioxidant vitamins (A, C, and E) also helps reduce the effects of high altitudes. Photograph by Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz via Creative Commons. Part of the Seven Summits, Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Americas and one of the most popular trekking mountains in the world.

Long Trekking 7 days Short Trekking 3 days. Not including tents and communal gear. Be it Valle de las Vacas, and the Valle de los Horcones through Polish Glacier Traverse Route or explore spectacular views and extreme spots through Route Guanacos Route and Polish Glacier Route.

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Among the items taken were believe it or not..gummy bears. Proceeds from the duties are alloted (supposed to be) to the maintenance and protection of the ACONCAGUA PROVINCIAL PARK.

Its height is 22835 feet (6960 meters). for January 8, 1992 - D Porsche, Germany 5,45 hours. Then you will return to the park office and get your ´climbing permit´.The whole process takes one or two hours now, more with high season line ups.

Go at your own pace, and don’t take chances. After you reach Base Camp there is a trail that heads over a small glacier to the base of a large and steep scree slope. Stay on the left side as you enter camp (many loose boulders make there way down on the right side).

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The highest walk across the globe, the trip to Aconcagua is just a test to try out aptitude for altitude. Code of Ethics. is valley).

Lots of pipes at base camp (plaza Argentina).

Each day was unique and denote learning phase. Aconcagua Express Guides only you can reach them through their web sites at KL Expeditions Aconcagua Express or by email info@aconcagua-express.com usa@aconcagua-express.com joaquin@kladventure.com ask for former speed skier, Joaquin Oyarzun Tel. Book a bucket-list adventure with the best local operators.

Aconcagua is the highest mountain of all South America, as well as of the Southern and the Western hemispheres of the Earth. Ampato), places of worship were built here and sacrifices, including human sacrifices, were made.

The entire trip was set in a "rhythm" that was well-intended. The journey builds insights and allowed to know more people and their culture. Check the official Parque Provincial Aconcagua website for current prices.

As an Amazon Associate, Mountain IQ earns from qualifying purchases. the There are many budget hotels in Mendoza. The Military Geographical Institute of Argentina documents its highest summit as 22,831 feet (6,959 metres) above sea level, a figure that has been in general use. are the From here you can go up the Polish Glacier or traverse over to the normal route at Independcia (21,500) and up to the summit.

It took a total of 45 minutes for the entire trip, 30 minutes from Mendoza, Argentina and another 15 from the base camp up to the peak. Aconcagua is bounded by the Valle de las Vacas to the north and east and the Valle de los Horcones Inferior to the west and south. To conclude, the trek to Aconcagua through Normal Route, Aconcagua with Acomara was amazing and memorable If you have any plan for adventure pr planning to trek or climb, Contact Acomara Aconcagua Expedition at (+54-9-261) 618-1000 and also browse their page https://aconcaguaexpeditions.com/ for further support. [23], On 25 September 2019, an Airbus Helicopters H145 landed on the very peak of Mount Aconcagua. Below we look at each route in more detail. The route begins on the eastern side of the mountain and slowly traverses around to join the Normal route below the summit.