Aconcagua Expeditions

  To climb Aconcagua, it is necessary to acclimatize first. To begin the ascent, you must move to Plaza de Mulas. Until there is the recreational part, to put it somehow, since once you are at the base camp, the time to climb Aconcagua begins. You realize how imposing Mount Aconcagua is when at noon, the top of the hill covers you with the sun, which is truly impressive. Acclimatizing at the height is the base of everything. You have to rest a lot, sleep as much as possible. You can hydrate all the time. From a personal opinion, it was difficult for me to assimilate that you must move very calmly at the height. Not like we do on the plain. Likewise, the height makes you feel as if you are moving too much. Water plays a fundamental role in this acclimatization process since hydration is essential. And there we enter a crossroads, since the water, when taken directly from the snow, is overloaded with minerals, which can cause stomach discomfort that could dehydrate you. Then what d...

  The Aconcagua ascent by the Normal Route is very popular. It takes between seventeen and twenty days, although there are shorter programs of 12 days. Due to the altitude (6,961 m), acclimatization is essential in the itinerary. These ranges of days include two extra days in case of bad weather, so you still have the chance of reaching the summit besides bad weather conditions. The Normal route consists of the ascent entering through the Horcones valley. The first approach camp is Confluencia, and then there is the Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. The alternative Polish Route has a similar difficulty to the Normal Route, and no presents technical challenges. It is not confused with the Polish Glacier Route, which involves reaching the summit via the Polish Glacier, which requires a glacier experience traverse. Another common option for climbing Aconcagua is the 360 ° route, which combines the Polish routes and the normal route. You enter through the Valle de Vacas and have your base camp...