Aconcagua and the Southern Andes: Horcones Valley (Normal) and Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) ascent routes 3rd Revised edition

Guidebook to climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. With descriptions for the Normal route (taking 12 days) or the Vacas Valley route (14 days). The treks cover difficult mountain terrain up to 6962m and are suitable for experienced walkers and mountaineers. Also features other treks in the southern Andes, including the Vallecitos and Tupungato ranges.
This guidebook tells you all you need to know about climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. It describes ascents via the Normal route (taking 12 days) or the Vacas Valley route (14 days), with additional sections on summitting and getting down safely. The treks cover difficult mountain terrain up to 6962m and are suitable for experienced trekkers and mountaineers only.Important advice on acclimatisation is given, and several acclimatisation treks are described, within Aconcagua Provincial Park, near Mendoza (Vallecitos), the Maipo volcano and near Santiago (El Plomo). It also describes routes up the remote peak Tupungato.Lying in the Republic of Argentina, very close to the border with Chile, Aconcagua is the highest peak in the world outside of the Himalayas and the mountains of eastern Asia. Not only is it one of the world's great mountains, it offers the climber the best value in terms of altitude gained for effort expended.The guide contains essential information on acclimatisation, weather, travel, equipment, porters, mules and choosing a guide or an expedition organiser. Also includes information on geology, flowers and wildlife, customs and traditions to help the trekker get the most out of the experience.
Guidebook to climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America. Includes descriptions up the Normal and Polish Glacier routes, plus further hiking routes in the Argentinian and Chilean southern Andes and the Maipo Volcano. The guidebook 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.