ARGENTINA
Mt.Aconcagua (6,961m) mountaineering expedition
Join us in Argentina to climb Mt.Aconcagua via normal route (18 days)
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere and the tallest peak outside Asia. It is often a gateway expedition for climbers preparing for 7,000–8,000 m objectives — a test of endurance, logistics, and decision-making at extreme altitude.
Climbed via the Normal Route, Aconcagua is a non-technical ascent, but the scale, altitude, and exposure to wind and cold make it a serious undertaking. Success depends on strong systems, conservative pacing, and respect for the mountain’s rapid weather changes.
This expedition is designed around gradual acclimatization, multiple carries, and contingency days, maximizing summit chances while maintaining safety margins. The route passes through vast glacial valleys, high camps set on barren ridges, and culminates in a long summit day to nearly 7,000 meters.
Itinerary
24 January 2027, Sunday – arrive Mendoza
25 Jan – drive Horcones, trek Confluencia
26 Jan – trek Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
27 Jan – acclimatization hike to Canada Camp, return Base Camp
28 Jan – move to Camp I, Canada
29 Jan – move to Camp II, Nido de Cóndores
30 Jan – rest and acclimatization at Nido de Cóndores
31 Jan – move to Camp III, Cólera
1 Feb – summit Aconcagua, return Cólera
2 Feb – descend Cólera to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
3 Feb – trek Horcones, transfer Mendoza
4 Feb – contingency day for weather or mountain delays
5 Feb – recovery day Mendoza
6 February 2027, Saturday – fly home from Mendoza
Dates
24 January. – 6 February 2027 (14 days)
Region
Argentina
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
Inquire
Trip Deposit:
US$2,000
Leader
To be announced
Group Size
Minimum 4 climbers