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Aconcagua 6,959m. Normal Route
Expedition to the roof of America, Mount Aconcagua 6,959 mts along the normal route, through Horcones valley and Plaza
Mulas base camp at 4,300 mts. After a progressive ascent program reaching the high camps Nido Condores 5380 mt and
Berlin 5,850 mts we have several days to climb the final step to the summit at 6,959m.
Duration 18 days
Schedule departure:
November 29 - December 18, 2008
December 2 - 19 , 2008
January 10 - 25, 2009
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Pick up at Plumerillos airport in Mendoza and transferred to Hotel to meet the guides, gear check and have a power
point expedition presentation. Later we go to have a great Argentinean asado. Hotel
Day 2 Transfer to Aconcagua Provincial Park permit office, to obtain the respective climbing permits, a mandatory personal
procedure, and then head west to the village of Penitentes, situated at the foot of the valleys that access the mountain.
Lodging at Hotel Penitentes. Hotel
Day 3 After carrying out the park entrance procedures, we begin a three-hour hike through Horcones valley to Confluencia
Inferior situated at 3,300m. Tent.
Day 4 Trek to Plaza Francia at 4,100m, situated at the foot of the southern wall of Aconcagua and from where we can
observe some of the climbs and variants achieved by the most well known mountaineers from around the world. Return to
Confluencia camp. Tent.
Day 5 We continue on towards Plaza de Mulas base camp at 4,300m of elevation. This is a 7 to 8 hour hike to our Plaza de
Mulas camp. Our Chef awaits us here with a big dinner and hot drinks. Tent.
Day 6 Rest at Plaza de Mulas base camp. It is necessary to drink plenty of water and rest to achieve a good adaptation to
the altitude before continuing on to the high camps and before summit day. Tent.
Day 7 Ascent of peaks near Plaza Mulas base camp. Tent
Day 8 Carry to Camp Canada or Nido de condores, depending on the group and the guide. Tent
Day 9 Rest in Plaza Mulas base camp. Tent.
Day 10 Move to Camp Canada or to Nido de Condores. Tent
Day 11 Move to Nido de condores if the previous night was in camp Canada or rest in Nido de Condores. Tent
Day 12 Either rest in Nido or move to high camp. Tent
Days 13. Move to Piedras Blancas camp (A.K.A. Colera camp) or first summit day.
Don’t get to anxious about rushing up to the summit. Tent
Days 14, 15 & 16 Summit days and return to high camp. Tent
Day 17 Descent to Plaza de Mulas. Tent.
Day 18 From Plaza de Mulas we have mules to help carry out our gear, allowing for a “light” trek through Playa Ancha and
Horcones Valley to the village of Penitentes in a 6 to 7 hour hike. At the Park Rangers station transport awaits us to take us
to Hotel Mendoza to reach the comfort of this beautiful Argentinean city and meet later for our group dinner at a super local
restaurant with all the guides and assistants. End of expedition. Hotel NH-Cordillera or Park Hyatt.
Expedition cost US $3,500 per person minimum 4 clients
Reservation cost US $ 700
Balance due payment date 90 days prior departure
Hotel single supplement US $ 400
Space available 10 climbers
Service include:
Professional Bilingual Mountain Guide.
Ratio, Guide to Clients 1-5.
All local organization and supervision by Aconcagua Express Staff.
Private transportation, including airport pick up and drop off.
Mendoza airport assistance.
Mendoza two Hotel nights double occupancy with breakfast at the 5 star Hyatt Hotel.
Penitentes one Hotel night with double occupancy with half pension.
All meals during the expedition.
Including the before and after dinners in Mendoza.
Full base camp set up dining tent, chair, tables, etc.
High quality expedition common gear: The North Face, Mountain Hardware and Marmot tents, ensolite mattress, high camp
stoves & Gaz.
Permanent access to hot drinks, tea, coffee, biscuits at base camp tent.}
Mules for individual gear to base camp and return with maximum of 20 kg.pp.
First aid kit, hyperbaric chamber, oxygen bottles, oximeter, including O2 at our high camps.
Radio communication VHF 2 mt & BLU HF.
Satellite phone during the entire expedition on a per minute payment basis.
Porters between base camp, Nido de Condores & Berlin for common gear; (1 porter per 4 people for tents, stove, and fuel)
Service does not include
Aconcagua climbing permit, permit fee.
All personal climbing equipment gear.
Excess gear on mules.
Porter for personal gear.
Any cost involve in an early departure.
Any drinks (soda, beer or wine) in Mendoza.
Accident and rescue insurance.
Cash for extra expenses.
Any other service not mentioned in the list.
Gratuities are not included.
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