ACONCAGUA ASCENT

22 days at GBP3,523 including flights

Tripcode: TAA

An ascent of the toughest trekking peak in South America

Aconcagua (6962m), on the border of Chile and Argentina, is the highest peak in the Americas or in fact, anywhere outside the Himalaya. In spite of its height it is not a technically difficult climb but does require a very high level of fitness, determination, stamina and concentration. From the roadhead (2950m), we trek to the base camp (4350m) where we have several acclimatisation and training excursions. The summit is reached by way of a high altitude camp at 5930m followed by the thrilling possibility of standing on top of the Americas!

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Buenos Aires; fly to Mendoza.
Day 3	Bus to Penitentes.
Day 4	Begin trek up to Confluencia camp.
Day 5	Acclimatisation walk to South Face; return to Confluencia.
Day 6	Rest day at Confluencia.
Day 7	Walk to Plaza de Mulas.
Day 8	Rest day at Plaza de Mulas.
Day 9	Carry equipment to Camp Canada; return to Plaza de Mulas.
Day 10	Rest Day.
Day 11	Ascend to Camp Canada.
Day 12	Carry equipment to Nido de Condores; sleep at Camp Canada.
Day 13	Ascend to Nido de Condores.
Day 14	Rest Day.
Day 15	Ascend to White Rocks Camp.
Day 16	Summit attempt.
Day 17	Spare day; possible second summit attempt.
Day 18	Descend to base camp.
Day 19	Walk down to Horcones Valley; drive to Mendoza.
Day 20	Free day to relax in Mendoza.
Day 21	Depart Mendoza.
Day 22	Arrive London.

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