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| Xmas 2008 Price | £ 2295 or US$ 4595 or € 3395 | |
| 2009 Price | £ 2195 or US$ 4395 or € 3295 | |
| Flights from UK | from £ 800-£1000 | |
| Dates |
11 Dec. - 5 January 2009 6 - 31 January 2009 4 February - 1 March 2009 | |
| Duration | 26 days | |
| Grade | 1C | |
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Mountaineering in Argentina - Including a Polish Glacier Option
Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America, at 6959m. We are again running three expeditions to Aconcagua over winter 2008-09. On all of our expeditions we climb by the quieter eastern side joining the normal route high on the mountain. From the Plaza Argentina base camp at 4200m the eastern route on Aconcagua involves a couple of hard days up over scree to a high camp at the foot of the Polish Glacier at 5900m. From here the normal route is joined, leading over scree and snowfields to the summit. This ascent is suitable for anyone with several years mountain walking experience and previous experience of extended wilderness camping. Winter skills, such as the use of an ice-axe and crampons are not normally necessary.
On each expedition we will have an option to climb to the summit by the Polish Glacier (provided we have sufficient clients interested and conditions are OK) from the same high camp at 5900m. This option is suitable for anyone with very good fitness and some winter climbing experience, or very experienced winter or Alpine walkers. We make no extra charge for Polish glacier ascents.
Before going to Aconcagua we make a short trip to the beautiful Cordon del Plata where there will be a chance to climb some of the smaller peaks in the range (up to 4500-5000m) as training peaks for our ascent of Aconcagua.
We have run over twenty-five successful Aconcagua trips since 1995. Many of these have sold out, sometimes by as early as May, so book soon for these ones if you want to be sure of a place.
Approaching Aconcagua from the east, January 2008.
NOTE - Please don't compare our Aconcagua trips directly with cheaper but inferior alternatives.
Our price is higher than some other operators, but you get more in return.
1. We include the price of your climbing permit (which can cost up to US$$400 per person!). Many operators make you pay for this in Argentina.
2. We visit another mountain area first. This makes your expedition much more interesting and increases your acclimatisation, but it also costs a bit more
3. We travel by the more scenic but longer and more costly Vacas valley route. Our 2008-09 expeditions are 26 days long.
4. We include a Polish glacier option free of charge if we have enough clients and good conditions.
5. Our maximum guide to client ratio on summit day is 1:3 and in practice it is often 1:2. This makes a big difference to your chance of summit success, but employing good quality guides at low client ratios is not cheap...
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Argentina as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Argentina as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. Climbing Permit. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Mendoza. Airport tax. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, ice-axe). Meals and snacks in Mendoza etc. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
Walking to camp in the Cordon del Plata.
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
What is and isn't included in the price of your holiday
General information about equipment, accommodation, flights, meals etc.
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