Argentina: Mt. Aconcagua Climbing Expedition

At (6,962 meters / 22,840 feet) the summit of Mt. Aconcagua is the highest point on the planet outside of Asia. It ranks second behind Mt. Everest among the seven highest continental points (“seven summits”). Located in the spectacular Andean range along the border with Argentina and Chile, Aconcagua rises majestically (1200 meters / 4,000 feet) above its neighbours, and is part of a provincial park protecting 71,000 hectares of terrain. Climbing the peak is definitely challenging, but requires very little technical climbing experience, so anyone in excellent physical condition has a good chance to summit, and large numbers of people do so every year. Our route is the less-taken Polish Glacier Traverse route which is a more unique and beautiful approach than the “normal” one. It is slightly longer, which helps with acclimatization, but as with our Himalayan climbs, we will follow a good “climb-high, sleep-low” schedule to ensure proper adjustment to altitude. Although our aim will certainly be to reach to top, this will be considered “icing on the cake”. All participants are encouraged to go with the attitude that they will have a wonderful trek and time exploring the upper reaches of the mountain, and if weather, acclimatization and other factors are in our favour, the summit will be achieved!