Ancient discoveries on Aconcagua
There is grass! and how? And if we are more than five thousand meters high! This singular dialogue took place, one clear summer morning, in the high Cordillera of Mendoza,
May 21, 2022
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Details about the mummy of Aconcagua
For many it will not be news, but perhaps for others the fact of knowing that the highest mountain in America and the southern and western hemispheres was, during the
May 21, 2022
How to avoid anxiety on Aconcagua
Aconcagua is a very impressive mountain, especially for inexperienced climbers who do not know the secrets of the mountain. It is essential to have a gradual training plan and, if
May 21, 2022
Infallible training for Aconcagua
Never think that you will not be able to climb Aconcagua. What to keep in mind is that you are going to need a lot of physical and mental training.
May 21, 2022
Tips and useful experiences for Aconcagua
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in America, although no technical preparation is needed to climb it, since it does not have places where rock or ice climbing must be done.
May 21, 2022
How to ensure that the Hill does not defeat you
He will begin to count his permanence in the height. He first pitched his tent on the very top, but the strong wind made him very uncomfortable, and it was
April 23, 2022
How mentally strong do I have to be to climb Aconcagua?
The next morning I woke up determined to begin the ordeal of the final climb. I was totally sorry for having undertaken this adventure. For me, Aconcagua was already good.
April 23, 2022
How to achieve a successful expedition learning from the best
Matthias Zürbriggen was born in the year 1855 (1856 according to other sources) in Saas Fee, Switzerland. When he was two years old, his parents took him to Macugnana (Italy).
April 23, 2022
Aconcagua Expeditions – The great roof of America
From the viewpoint of Aconcagua on the edge of National Route 7, at 2,800 meters above sea level, it can be seen. It clearly looms from the bottom like a
March 18, 2022
What is the best time to climb Aconcagua?
The Aconcagua (6,961 m) will receive this month an illustrious visitor with an uncommon goal. This is Yuichiro Miura, 86, who will try to climb the highest mountain in America
March 18, 2022
Training necessary to climb the colossus of America
For this investigation, it can be said that the name Aconcagua comes from the Quechua language, being a compound word of Akún, which means very high summit, Ka in the
March 18, 2022
Aconcagua Expeditions – The incredible view of Plaza Francia
I was with José Luis in Plaza Francia, in February 2002, where they made the base camp, and from where they attacked the summit, I assure you that the vertical
February 22, 2022
Aconcagua Expeditions – How to climb Aconcagua without spending so much money
The captain of the British Army, Bazil Marden, of the Bengal Lancers Regiment, breaks in in mid-July 1928, in a solitary, winter and ski attempt, a daring attempt, to call
February 22, 2022
Aconcagua Expeditions – Brief review on the name of Aconcagua
In ancient times, various aboriginal peoples lived in the vicinity of Cerro Aconcagua, among which the Araucanians, Huarpes and Pehuenches stood out. Later came the Inca Empire. , coming from
February 21, 2022
Aconcagua Expeditions – Where exactly is Mount Aconcagua located?
In January I also find out that for different reasons José Luis, Sergio and Hugo cannot be in the game. I felt it especially, because from Lanín, we climbed several
February 21, 2022