AconcaguaAltitude 6,959m/22,830ft » Duration 25 Days » Grade 1C
The world's highest trekking peak and the second highest of the Seven Summits[more]
 c5,700m on Aconcagua Photo: © Joe Gittins
IntroductionOf the Seven Summits, Aconcagua is the second highest and one of the most technically straightforward to climb. It is generally regarded to be the highest trekking peak in the world and can be climbed by fit hikers without roped climbing experience.
However, even the normal Horcones route is a very arduous ascent due to the scale of the mountain, its considerable altitude and the unpredictable weather. For the past two seasons, our teams have followed an itinerary that provides additional acclimatisation days and climbs Bonete Peak (5,004m), whilst maintaining three days for the summit bid. Aconcagua is an enormously high mountain and the longer you spend acclimatising, the better your chances of reaching the summit. If you do need to sit out bad weather in the top camp on Aconcagua, it is easier to do so having arrived feeling strong from being better acclimatised. This improved itinerary has worked well, with more of our team members reaching the summit in the past three seasons, than previously... read more
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Experience RequiredAconcagua is not a trek, it is a mountaineering expedition. We upgraded the climb from 1B to 1C in 2005 and since then, we have had more people reach the summit. Although it is a non-technical ascent, at just under 7,000 metres, it is a long and extremely tiring climb at altitude.To join this expedition and have a good chance of success you need:
Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionThe Jagged Globe leader is supported by at least 2 English speaking Argentinian mountain guides... read more.There are 14 places available on each expedition. Leaders Tomaz Jakofcic (Dec '09), Jeremy Windsor (Jan '10), Terry Moore (Jan '10).
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Fly London to Buenos Aires... read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join an Aconcagua expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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