Difficulty / Technical level

The Northeast or Normal route climbing Mount Aconcagua does not present any technical difficulty. Our expeditions are made walking; we may have to use crampons for safety reasons during the summit day. Depending on the route's conditions, we can walk on snow or ice. In the base camp, we practice with crampons by going to the Horcones glacier, which is not difficult.

Climbers don't require previous climbing experience on rocks or ice to join our expeditions. Statistically, the highest probability of reaching the summit is for people between 45 and 60 years old. They have more significant mental strength than young people and better manage the anxiety of reaching the summit. Anyway, that does not mean that it does not require substantial effort.

It is important not to be overweight, but mental strength is the key to success. We believe that it will not be our legs that take us to the summit, but our mental strength will allow us to reach the summit of Aconcagua, enjoying every step without any hurry.

The main concern for non-experts is the effects of the altitude. Correct acclimatization can overcome these, which is a factor in our extended programs by both routes. Another point to bear in mind is the temperatures on the mountain, the effects of which are strongly reduced with high-quality clothing and equipment.