Aconcagua Expeditions

  HOW TO TRAIN THE RIGHT WAY TO CLIMB MOUNT ACONCAGUA? Going on a trek for your vacation with your friends or family can sound like an exciting plan. But if you neglect the necessary training before the tour, it can put a damper on your entire experience. Moreover, it is also risky, not just for you but for your whole team. Therefore, you need to ensure that you are in excellent physical health and have excellent stamina to complete the trek. In this article, we will be shedding light on how to train the perfect way for  Aconcagua treks . The best ways to train yourself effectively for a comfortable trek Depending on your current physical fitness level and the desired goal, you can prepare yourself. Furthermore, you can also get recommendations from Aconcagua Mountain Guides . Some of the ways you can consider training are: 1.    Hiking in high altitude places –  you must have adequate experience hiking in high altitude spots before you consider clim...

Essential Trekking Gear for Climbing Aconcagua   If you plan to climb to the highest peak in South America, you should take this essential equipment with you. All the given items benefit your Aconcagua journey; you can seamlessly complete your summit if you take mentioned equipment with you. So without wasting time, let's get started discussing the list of gear for climbing Aconcagua.    Climbing:   Crampons Crampons are essential for a summit; it helps to save you from slipping. However, you should take modern steel 12-point crampons and anti-balling plates.   Mountaineering Axe Avoid taking technical mountaineering ice and go with a general one. Ensure to take that ice axe which comes with an attachable leash. Moreover, a shorter mountaineering axe is always better than a longer one.   Trekking Pole Collapsible trekking poles are a must have equipment for trekking.    Clothing:   Trekking Shirt Trekking shirts are alw...

  BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO PLAN YOUR TREK TO MOUNT ACONCAGUA It can be exciting to make plans for your vacation to different places. However, special care needs to be taken to plan your trip during suitable months of the year for trekking. It allows you to ultimately experience the trek without worrying about unfavorable weather conditions or other obstacles. If you plan your hike at the wrong time, it might hamper your overall experience. This article discusses the best time of the year to plan your Aconcagua treks . Factors you need to consider before making your plans . According to the  Aconcagua Mountain Guides ,  the primary climbing season on Mount Aconcagua lasts from November to around mid-March. Many people make their plans while considering factors like the ·    weather conditions ·  the accessibility of water, and ·  the general crowd of people they might expect. Although there is no definite time you can visit, you should ensure ...

  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...