How much does it cost to climb Aconcagua?
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Aconcagua? Prices depend on the chosen route, and guides or agencies. A regular Normal route, 18-day expedition can cost between US$4,000 and US$4,500.
Is Climbing Aconcagua worth it?
THE CHOICE: Aconcagua. Aconcagua takes nearly two weeks more time to climb, so it’s definitely a much bigger time investment, and the weather conditions definitely can get more extreme. But the payoff of peering down at the surrounding, 20,000-foot peaks of the Andes makes it all worth it.
How hard is Aconcagua?
There are no technical mountaineering skills required to climb Aconcagua. That said, it is a tough climb. You’ll need to acclimatise properly, adapt to high winds and face extreme cold.
Can you climb Aconcagua without a guide?
Aconcagua is a serious high-altitude climb. Many people climb without a formal guide and contract with local agencies for mules or carry everything themselves. There are usually a lot of climbers on Aconcagua so you would probably not be alone but easily could be.
What is the best time to climb Aconcagua?
Best time to climb Aconcagua is from November to March. Anyway, in Aconcagua weather changes are so unpredictable that sometimes it is impossible to reach the summit for lack of experience in making a personal forecast. Aconcagua weather is always related to the weather in Chile (See weather considerations).
Do you need oxygen to climb Aconcagua?
No, you do not ‘require’ artificial oxygen above 7000m. People choose to use it to more easily and safely ascend to summits over 8000m and do not usually start to use it until their last, or second last camp, depending how much assistance they need and how much money they have.
Who are the lead guides for Aconcagua climb?
Lead guides are Seattle-based professionals who lead each trip. Extremely high quality camps and gear on both routes. Alpine Ascents manages the local outfitter giving us access to unlimited support for every part of the climb. This is a unique partnership, and rare to the guiding industry. Nearly 30 years of guiding on Aconcagua.
How long has Alpine Ascents been guiding Aconcagua?
Alpine Ascents manages the local outfitter giving us access to unlimited support for every part of the climb. This is a unique partnership, and rare to the guiding industry. Nearly 30 years of guiding on Aconcagua. We had an outstanding 2019/20 season with 93% team success for the season.
What is the success rate of Aconcagua expeditions?
2016/17 and 2017/2018 seasons had 100% team summit success. In over 25 years of guiding Aconcagua, only a handful teams have not reached the summit — a team success rate of about 90%. We have led numerous expeditions in which all climbers have reached the summit.
How tall is the Aconcagua mountain in feet?
This spectacular mountain is surrounded by numerous peaks over 20,000 ft. The surrounding lowlands (up to 13,000 ft.) consist of beautiful desert landscapes with a large diversity of flora and fauna.