Aconcagua: Highest Trek in the World - A Trekker's Guidebook

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Complete guidebook to trekking and climbing Aconcagua (6962m), the highest trekking peak outside the Himalayas. Route descriptions up Aconcagua include the Normal and Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) routes, plus trekking routes in the Argentinian and Chilean southern Andes. Copious practical information on preparation and strategies for the ascent.

Seasons

Possible mid-November to mid-March. December/January is high season. Weather is best mid-December to mid-February.

Centres

Santiago, Mendoza, Puente del Inca, Los Penitentes, Tupungato

Difficulty

Aconcagua is a challenging high-altitude route for experienced climbers / trekkers. Routes described require minimal technical expertise.

Must See

Reaching the summit of Aconcagua (only a quarter who start the ascent make it!); Tupungato trek; Santiago city; trek to El Plomo

Aconcagua: Highest Trek in the World

Practical information, preparation and trekking routes in the southern Andes

Author

Jim Ryan

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

Published

15 Jul 2008

ISBN_13

9781852844554

Availability

Reprinted

Price £14.00

Complete guidebook to climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America. At 6962m, Aconcagua is the highest peak outside the Himalayas and is accesible to both trekkers and mountaineers. Route descriptions up the Normal and Polish Glacier routes, plus trekking routes in the Argentinian and Chilean southern Andes. Outstanding maps and photographs.

The guide provides all the practical information on getting to South America, using time in Santiago and Mendoza (en route to the mountains) to prepare, and travel into the mountains. It also covers preparation for high altitude mountaineering - equipment, altitude and acclimatisation. In addition it provides strategies for the ascent, including preparations, food and water, whether to have a guide or not, mules and muleteers, and staying healthy.

Finally, the author provides background information to help you gain the most from your experience - on the exploration and discovery of the mountain and the surrounding region, its geology, wildlife and flora, the people and local culture.