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These photos were taken on our recent successful expedition. Photos in slide show: Ted Alexander. For caption information, please visit our Photo Gallery.
 
  • Walk to the top of the highest peak in all of the Americas. One of the famous "7 Summits" (non-technical).
  • We teach you everything you need to know about climbing during the trip.
  • Climbing Aconcagua may qualify you for Everest Nepal, Everest Tibet, or Cho Oyu.
  • New: optional climb of the "Polish Direct", a more challenging way to the top, avoiding the crowds.
  • We help you buy and rent inexpensive mountain climbing, trekking, hiking, and walking gear, equipment, clothing, boots, shoes for sale, purchase and hire at affordable, cheap, low prices.
  • Leadership: February - Arnold Coster, 6 time Everest, Cho Oyu & Aconcagua leader. January & February - Max Kausch 3 time Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, ShishaPangma & Aconcagua leader.
  • Dates and Cost (does not include cost of your personal climbing permit):
    • NEW HOLIDAY DATES! for the Normal Route, 20 December to 8 January (20 days): Cost: $2950, £1850, €2050.
    • Normal Route, 9-28 January or 1 to 20 February, 2012, & 2013 (20 days): Cost: $2950, £1850, €2050.
    • Climb the Polish Direct Route , 1 to 20 February, 2012, & 2013 (20 days): Cost: $6450, £3950, €4450.
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Recent News: Our expedition to Aconcagua in 2010 was a huge success and the team returned home safely. Please click here to view dispatches from our trip. Please also visit our "Archived News" for more stories of past trips.

  • A) How do I join and prepare for this trip?
  • B) Who are the leaders and staff?
  • C) Who are the members?
  • D) What the cost includes.
  • E) Details of the itinerary, route, and weather.
  • F) What qualifications, experience, fitness, & training do I need?
  • G) Personal & team equipment and what I need to bring.
  • 1 What personal equipment should I bring?

    Please see the Equipment link , to study what is needed. If you are not familiar with the necessary equipment, we suggest you attend one of our Glacier Schools , to learn about it and buy it affordably .

    2 Where should I purchase my equipment?
    3 What sort of equipment will the organizers bring?
    4 Do you use fixed rope for this expedition?
    5 How much cash should I bring?
    6 Can I use my credit, bank, cash, ATM card in Argentina?
    7 Bringing equipment and supplies as checked luggage on my international flight.
    8 Do I need to bring my own snack energy and dehydrated food?
    9 Should I plan to take Diamox, Acetylzolamide for this expedition?
    10 What medicines do I need to bring?
    11 May I hire-rent purchase my boots, equipment, and clothing in Mendoza?
    12 What is the best photo or video camera to use?
    13 What paperwork and information do I need to provide before arrival?
  • H) Flying from home country, welcome to Mendoza.
  • I) Insurance and safety.
  • J) Where do we stay and what shall we eat?
  • K) Communications and electronics for Aconcagua.
  • L) Notes for basic members.
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