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Aconcagua Polish Glacier Traverse |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Mendoza We 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. |
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Day 3 |
Pampa de Leñas
Transportation from Punta del Inca at the entrance of Aconcagua Park in Punta de Vacas. where the trek begins, 4 or 5 hours at Pampa de Lenas (2950mts) Our equipment will be loaded on mules and sent to Pampa de Lenas. In Pampa de Lenas the entry permit will be requested. Armed Camp Dinner (typical Argentine barbecue) and Rest |
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Day 4 |
Casa de Piedra
Start the trek to our second trekking camp Casa de Piedra (3240), 4 a5 hours. Where we have our first view of Aconcagua. Armed Camp Dinner (typical Argentine barbecue) and Rest. |
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Day 5 |
Plaza Argentina
Start the trek to Camp Plaza Argentina 5-6 hour climb from Base Camp, B,D |
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Day 6 |
Plaza Argentina
Rest and acclimatization Reorganization Equipment ,Medical Check, Exploration of the site to maximize our chances of acclimatization in the mountains, hiking in the surrounding count base camp, BL D. |
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Day 7 |
Camp 1-Plaza Argentina
Transport equipment and food to Camp 1 (4300), 4-5 Hours, We carry everything essential in backpacks and as much light as possible for a gradual adaptation to the altitude. Back to base camp. dinner and breakfast, BL D. |
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Day 8 |
Plaza Argentina
Rest at Plaza Argentina base camp. BL D. |
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Day 9 |
Camp 1
Transportation of equipment from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5600 m) Return to Camp1. Dinner and rest.
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Day 10 |
Camp 2-Camp 1
Transportation of equipment from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5600 m) Return to Camp1. Dinner and rest.
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Day 11 |
Camp 1
Rest in camp1.B L D. |
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Day 12 |
Camp 2
Trekking to Camp 2. B L D. |
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Day 13 |
Camp 2
Rest in Campo2 .B L D. |
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Day 14 |
Traverse to Berlin
Trekking to camp 2 for the traverse the Normal Route to Berlin 5950m (4-5 hrs of trekking). BL D. |
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Day15 |
Summit Day
We leave camp around 6 am this morning on our journey to the summit, we follow the 'normal route' past the refuge 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 famous '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 a top 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 16 |
Extra day
This day is added if we encounter bad weather conditions during the ascent |
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Day 17 |
Nido de Condores
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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Day18 |
Plaza de Mulas-Puente del Inca
This hike is about 6 hrs a7 to the entrance of the Aconcagua Park Valley Horcones penitents transport. night and breakfast and dinner The mules go a head 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 Puente del Inca. Tonight we can fully appreciate our hotel as we relax and celebrate our climb, B D. |
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Day 19 |
Mendoza
We travel back to our hotel in Mendoza. |
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Day 20 |
End of Tour
Our tour end after breakfast, where the people will be transferred to the airport. |
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Services Incluided |
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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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Transport from the hotel in Mendoza to
the permit office (permits are not included) (1*) and
from the permit office to Penintentes. |
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One (1) night at Puente del Inca Hotel,rooms with dinner and continental breakfast included. |
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Mules for load transportation from Puente del Inca to Plaza de Argentina and back. |
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Meals, drinks and Base Camp Service at Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Including: Private Mess Tent with tables and benches, dishes, all meals served,electric light. |
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High Mountain Guide. |
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Permanent radio communication with Mdz, |
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Pots, stoves, fuel, food and tents above Base Camp. |
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Permanent technical advise about personal equipment before your departure. |
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Transport from the hotel to Mendoza airport. |
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 Dates and Prices
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Departure Expedition |
End Expedition |
Price |
December,10 2011 |
December,29 2011 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
December,18 2011 |
January,06 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
December,23 2011 |
January,11 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
January,05 2012 |
January,24 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
January,10 2012 |
January,29 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
January,15 2012 |
February,03 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
January,23 2012 |
February,11 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
| February,02 2012 |
February,21 2012 |
Book /U$S 3100 |
Private Expedition |
Private Expedition |
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Private Expedition
We also organize Private Expeditions with all services included to share with groups of friends.
Send us a list with the route that you would like to take, the amount of people that integrates your group, services that you need and the approximate date of your arrival.
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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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