Trekking Aconcagua and the Southern Andes: Horcones and Vacas Valley Ascent Routes
Jim Ryan$23.76
$27.95
Guide to climbing 6962m Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere (and in the world, excluding Asia). Suitable for fit experienced mountaineers, both the 12-day Normal (Horcones Valley) route and the 14-day Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) route are described, along with several other treks in the Southern Andes in the Aconcagua, Vallecitos and Tupungato areas and near Santiago in Chile.
- Ascent of Aconcagua requires little technical expertise, but climbers must acclimatise to the altitude and to the cold
- Advice on permits, preparing for high-altitude mountaineering, equipment, food and water, hiring guides and mules, acclimatisation and staying healthy
- Overview information, route description and tips drawn from the author's wealth of experience
- Other treks include ascents of Tupungato, the Maipo Volcano and El Plomo
- Background notes on geology, history, culture and wildlife
- Things to do in Mendoza and Santiago, including information on local cuisine and wine tasting
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 05/31/2018
ISBN: 9781852849740
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.25h x 7.77w x 0.43d