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.
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.
Any small and light camera will be fine. Many people use digital cameras now, and download their photos on our laptop in basecamp (our laptop works at high altitude, while yours might not, so check carefully before bringing your own laptop).
There are new digital video cameras that are small and light and work well. Many peoples bring them and there has been some very good quality movies made by our members. Some members have even edited their own feature length films from video they took with one of these good-quality small 'handi-cams'.
Our members take great photos and we might ask your permission to use them in news stories on our news website. Of course you will be credited as the photographer.
If you are planning to download your photos, then you have to bring your own lead/cable and your own software, if available. Digital cameras also have the advantage of being able to take small video clips. We love seeing your video clips on our site and they really add to the excitement of telling the story of your climb. There are some good digital cameras that will work well in the $200, £100, or €135 range.
Be sure you always keep your camera in a plastic bag in the inside pocket of your jacket and you will have to sleep with it at night. You never want it to become cold or be exposed to wind, snow, dust, moisture or rain.
With any camera, make sure you have your battery/charging system well-thought-out before you leave home, as options to figure this out in the mountains will be limited.
