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Aconcagua Expedition Normal Route |
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Day 1 |
Arrive MendozaWe are met on arrival at Mendoza airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel in the heart of Mendoza. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore, tonight we meet of leader and other expedition members as we enjoy dinner in one of Mendoza's best restaurants, where we can sample traditional Argentine food. D. (Note: Meals included in the land cost are designated as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). |
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Day 2 |
Puente del Inca
After breakfast we transfer to the trekking permit office in Mendoza, (permits not included) from here we travel around 3hrs to our comfortable hotel in Puente del Inca, 2700m. B D.
private bathroom and hot water. With half board (brekfast and dinner). |
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Day 3 |
Confluencia
We transfer up to the park entrance, 2820m, where our permits are checked. Our equipment is loaded on the mules for the journey to Plaza de Mulas (Base Camp). We say goodbye to motorized transport and set off on our trek, it's a 2.5 – 3.5 hr trek up to our first camp at Confluencia 3320m where the Horcones and the Lower Horcones Rivers meet. We spend our first night camping, B L D. |
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Day 4 |
Confluencia
To maximise our chances on the mountain acclimatisation is the key, we spend the day resting and trekking in the area. Our trek takes us back to the bridge over the Lower Horcones River and then up the valley to visit the Horcones Glacier, from here we have spectacular views of Aconcagua's South face towering above us. Return to Confluencia camp 3320m, B L D.. |
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Day 5 |
Plaza de Mulas
Leaving Confluencia we trek up to Plaza de Mulas 4200m, our base camp for the expedition. Our trek will take around 7 to 8 hrs as we follow the Horcones valley up, as we climb the valley it widens out and the last remnants of vegetation disappears. We have use of the eco-toilet/shower at our camp, B L D. |
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Day 6 |
Plaz de Mulas
Again to maximise our chances on the mountain today is an acclimatisation day, climbers are free to relax or explore the surrounding area, B L D |
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Day 7 |
Plaza de Mulas-Canada-Plaza de MulasToday we have to move our equipment to 'Camp 1' otherwise known as camp Canada at 4877m. carrying our equipment its slow going zig-zaging up to our camp, a climb of around 6 to 7 hrs up and back to Plaza de Mulas where we camp, B L D. |
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Day 8 |
Plaza de MulasAgain to maximse our chances on the mountain today is an acclimatisation day. Our walk today is to the Higher Horcones Glacier where we can re-familiarize ourselves with our boots and crampons. Our expert local guides will give an explanation and demonstration on glacier climbing. The rest of our time climbers are free to relax or explore the surrounding area, B L D. |
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Day 9 |
Plaza de Mulas-CanadaToday we leave Plaza de Mulas and trek up to 'Camp 1' (4877m) once again with the remainder of our equipment. The climb today is again a tough one where good hydration is very important at this stage of the climb. Today should take around 3 to 4 hrs with the remainder of the day to rest, B L D. |
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Day 10 |
Canada-Nido de Condores-CanadaWe continue our ascent carrying our equipment to 'Camp 2' 5365m also known as Nido de Condores, a large gravel strew plateau with a scattering of large rocks and boulders. Our climb today should take around 3 to 3.5hrs, we then return to 'Camp 1' for the night, B L D. |
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Day 11 |
Canada-Nido de CondoresOnce again we climb to 'Camp 2' with the remainder of our equipment, this should take around 3hrs, in the afternoon there is time to relax or explore the surrounding area, B L D. |
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Day 12 |
Nido de Condores-BerlinLeaving 'Camp 2'/Nido de Condores we climb with our equipment to 'Camp 3' also known as Berlin Camp 5950m. our climb today is at an easy pace and should take around 2.5 – 3hrs. on arrival it is important to keep active/busy to help with acclimatisation, B L D. |
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Day 13 |
Dia de Cumbre AconcaguaWe leave camp around 6 am this morning on our journey to the summit, we follow the 'normal route' past the now ruined Independencia hut built in 1951 at 6400m. From here we continue to Cresta del Viento (meaning Windy Ridge) and then across the upper part of the Gran Acarreo (meaning long haul) to the foot of the infamous 'Canaleta'. Probably the hardest section of our climb is the Canaleta, a 400m high, 33 degree chute filled with disagreeably loose racks, ice and snow that requires much care and determination. The Canaleta ends atop the Cresta del Guanaco (the Guanaco is a relative os the Llama) the ridge between the lower south summit with the higher North Summit, our ultimate goal at 6960m or 22,841ft. Our summit ascent normally takes 8 to 9 hrs. With all the Americas below us we have time to marvel at the incredible views before descending by the same route to 'Camp 3' making for a tough but immensly rewrding 12 to 15 hr day, B L D. |
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Day 14 |
Extra DaySpare day for a second summit ascent if necessary due to poor weather conditions, B L D. |
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Day 15 |
Extra DaySpare day for a second summit ascent if necessary due to poor weather conditions, B L D. |
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Day 16 |
Berlin-Plaza de Mulas
Following the same route we descend to Plaza de Mulas base camp, where we repack our equipment for the mules to carry. Our descent should take around 5 to 6 hrs., B L D |
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Day 17 |
Plaza de Mulas-MendozaThe mules go ahead with our equipment as we continue the last leg of our climb back to the park entrance where we are then transferred back to our comfortable hotel in Mendoza. Tonight we can fully appreciate our hotel as we relax and celebrate our climb, B D. |
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Day 18 |
End Tour
Our tour finishes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport, B. |
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Transport airport Hotel Mendoza airport. |
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Two (2) nights lodging at Hotel (tourist
class) in Mdz. Downtown, double room with continental
breakfast included. |
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Assistance with the procedures to obtain
the permit to enter the Aconcagua Provincial Park. |
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One (1) nights at Penitentes Hotel double
rooms with dinner and continental breakfast included. |
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Transportation to Horcones Lake to start
the approach trek to the mountain. |
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Mules for load transportation from Puente
del Inca to Plaza de Mulas and back. |
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Meals and drinks at Confluencia Camp, two
(2) nights in total, including cook and all meals. |
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Meals, drinks and Base Camp Service at
Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. Including: Private Mess Tent
with tables and |
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benches, dishes, all meals served,electric
light. |
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Permanent radio communication with Mdz,
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High Mountain Guide. |
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Pots, stoves, fuel, food and tents above
Base Camp. |
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VHF radio to get permanent communication
with Base Camp. |
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Permanent technical advise about personal
equipment before your departure. |
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 Dates and Prices
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Departure Expedition |
End Expedition |
Price |
November 20, 2011 |
December 09, 2011 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
December 22, 2011 |
December 22, 2011 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
December 10, 2011 |
December 27, 2011 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
December 15, 2011 |
January 01, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
December 22, 2011 |
January 06, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
December 28, 2011 |
January 14, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
January 05, 2012 |
January 22, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
| January 10,2012 |
January 27, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
| January 18, 2012 |
February 04, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
| February 05, 2012 |
February 22, 2012 |
Book /U$S 2750 |
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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT LIST
Feet
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2 Pairs of synthetic inner socks
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4 Pairs of thick socks for cold (ski type)
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1 Pair of comfortable trekking boots
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1 Pair of gaiters
Legs
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1 Pair of thin synthetic pants
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1 Pair of thick shelter pants
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1 Pair of rainproof pants
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1 Pair of long and comfortable pants (trekking type)
Body
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2 Synthetic underwear shirts
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1 Turtleneck of synthetic material
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1 Fleece jacket or alike
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1 Shelter jacket (down or synthetic)
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1Rainproof jacket
Head
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Sun cap or hat
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Shelter hat (wool or fleece)
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Light balaclava
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1 Pair of ski goggles
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A scraft for the neck or Buff
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Agood pair of sunglasses with UV filter
Hands
Expedition Gear
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Sunscreen (not less than factor 35)
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An stainless steel thermos of one litter or half litter
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Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon)
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Sleeping mattress for high mountain
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1 two liter water bottle or camelback
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Front lamp with extra batteries
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A synthetic or duvet sleeping bag for - 20º C
Technical Equipment
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1 Comfortable backpack of 70 liters or minimun
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1 Pair of boots for high mountain (suitable for 7000 m and - 40º temperature)
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Crampons
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1 Pair of telescopic poles
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1 Strong duffel bag for transport in the mules
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