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Mt Aconcagua, South America Expedition
MountainVision is proud to offer you the opportunity to join our climb up South America's highest mountain and one of the 7 SUMMITS, Mt Aconcagua. We will be working very closely with our old friends at Aventuras Patagonicas (AP) in our attempt on Aconcagua. We will approach our route via the Guanaco Valley and then descending the normal route, essentially traversing the entire mountain. This route is the most recently discovered, non-technical route, established by our friends at AP in February of 1997. This is a much less traveled side of Aconcagua with gradual elevation gain between camps allowing for easier acclimatization than other route. During the initial exploration of this valley, the fellows from AP encountered large herds of wild guanaco (related to the alpaca and the llama) a rare sight in the Aconcagua region, and hence the route got its name. This route offers very few trails, few people, and a true sense of adventure. It is the last untouched route on Aconcagua and we are proud to share this route with you! Our expedition begins and ends in the City of Mendoza, Argentina. The city of Mendoza is a charming town with a wonderful mix of old and new with regards to the appearance, the culture and the cuisine. A wonderful South American treat. *Note-You will notice that we are offering this expedition at a price lower than most guide companies. The reason for this is the format we will use when approaching Aconcagua. Our Western guide will be taking on a 'leader' role as opposed to the 'guide' role typically used on our trips. We will expect every member on our team to 'pull his/her weight' throughout the expedition. This will require every member to assist with meal cooking, camp set up and most expedition duties. This will lower your costs but require more work from you as an expedition member. Contact us for more info on whether this is the approach for you. We will only be able to offer this trip at this fee for 2008 ONLY! Our good friends at AP have agreed to a lower fee just for 2008. All of the details regarding the trip, the route, the outfitter and logistics are provided on the AP website. Please review and sign up quickly as this offer will have all of our spots full very soon! Upcoming Mt Aconcagua Expedition Date: · December 28th, 2008 - January 16th, 2009
To climb
Mt Aconcagua you need to be in excellent physical condition.
It is a snow climb of easy to moderate difficulty. You
should have some experience walking with an ice axe, using
crampons and doing self-arrest. The summit day is long. If
you have not been to altitude before, know that 22,820 feet
is extremely high and you will need to carefully monitor
your body’s ability to acclimatize. This will require
patience and good judgment. Your guides will help you make
good decisions. Weather is always a factor on ascents of Mt
Aconcagua, as it is on any big mountain. We recommend you
contact us to discuss whether you are ready
to take on a trip like this. MountainVision Application Please print out the application in the upper left link bar of this page or click here; fill out all appropriate sections. Contact us with any questions regarding the application process. Completed applications should be sent to: MountainVision Expeditions 1024 55th St Boulder CO 80303
A $500 deposit will secure your place on the team. Deposit due 4 months prior to departure date. Balance due 6 weeks prior to departure. Checks only please. Please email info@mountain-vision.com with any questions regarding payment.
MountainVision Expeditions Office/Cell (303) 880 8707 Contact us at info@mountain-vision.com to learn more about our Aconcagua Expedition.
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