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Aconcagua (Cicerone)
Ref: CIC296
Complete guide to climbing Aconcagua, highest peak in South America at 6962, the highest peak outside the Himalayas and one of the highest peaks accessible for ordinary mortals. Route descriptions up the normal and Polish Glacier routes, plus trekking routes in the Argentinian and Chilean southern Andes, plus all practical information on the climbing and trekking and details of getting the best from stays in Santiago and Mendoza en route to the mountains. Outstanding maps and photographs.
Practical information on getting there, using time in Santiago and Mendoza to prepare, and travel into the mountains.
Preparation for high altitude mountaineering & equipment, altitude and acclimatisation.
Exploration and discovery of the mountain and the surrounding region, geology, wildlife and flora, the people and culture.
Strategies for the ascent ñ preparations, food and water, guided or not, mules and muleteers, staying healthy.
Detailed descriptions of the normal and Polish Glacier ascents on Aconcagua.
Trekking in the Aconcagua area, and Vallecitos and Tupungato ranges and around Santiago.
Specially prepared maps based on Authors measurements, plus great photographs.
£14.00
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