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# Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition

Climb with our experienced guides to the highest peak in South America

Guid­ed high alti­tude climb­ing expe­di­tions to Aconcagua offer a great way to expe­ri­ence the spec­tac­u­lar Andes of Argenti­na and reach a [Sev­en Sum­mit](https://mountainmadness.com/location/seven-summits). Aconcagua, often referred to as the ​“Stone Sen­tinel,” is the high­est peak in South Amer­i­ca, the high­est peak in the world out­side of Asia, and one of the Sev­en Sum­mits. This expe­di­tion is a great step­ping stone for the world’s high­est peaks, like [Mount Ever­est](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-everest-climbing-expedition), and a great intro­duc­tion to full blown expe­di­tionary climbing.

Basic moun­taineer­ing skills are required and some expe­ri­ence at alti­tude will increase your like­li­hood of suc­cess. But, the moun­tain is not to be tak­en light­ly and it offers a chal­lenge to even sea­soned high alti­tude climbers. Join our expe­ri­enced guides and reach the sum­mit of this much sought after peak. Read more about qual­i­fi­ca­tions below and check out the blog, [​“Aconcagua call­ing- are you ready for it?”](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/aconcagua-calling-are-you-ready-for-it)

### Get helicopter ride, five-star hotel, porter, and permit included in the Aconcagua Deluxe- see below for details.

- ### Aconcagua Deluxe







What’s the worst part of climb­ing any big moun­tain? Car­ry­ing big loads, deal­ing with minu­tia and the long walk out when you’re ready for a soft bed, a hot meal and a lit­tle lux­u­ry, that’s what! Why suf­fer more than you have to on a climb? Treat yourself!





A Moun­tain Mad­ness exclu­sive, the Aconcagua Deluxe, takes the best of the many options avail­able to climbers and bun­dles them togeth­er for a seam­less and all-inclu­sive expe­di­tion; includ­ing heli­copter trans­port for the way out, full porter sup­port, and lux­u­ri­ous crea­ture com­forts in Men­doza at the Park Hyatt Hotel. With the Deluxe trip some of the usu­al chal­lenges of expe­di­tionary climb­ing are min­i­mized some­what by includ­ing these addi­tion­al ser­vices in the price.



The choice of route, the Nor­mal Route along the North­west Ridge, is a non-tech­ni­cal, yet phys­i­cal­ly demand­ing climb that incor­po­rates all the logis­tics of climb­ing a big moun­tain. We fol­low the phi­los­o­phy of climb high and sleep low as we estab­lish a series of high­er camps while ascend­ing Aconcagua. This route begins at Plaza de Mulas, a vibrant base camp at the head of the Hor­cones Val­ley and uti­lizes three high­er camps to gain the sum­mit. We climb expe­di­tion style by accli­ma­tiz­ing while stock­ing camps before the final sum­mit attempts.



Call for details at 800−328−5925 or email Mark Gun­log­son at [markg@​mountainmadnes.​com](The reward for your dedication and hard work is standing on the summit of the highest point in the Western Hemisphere. And if you feel like celebrating after your climb, a glass of wine in Mendoza, widely known as one of the world’s wine capitals, is not a bad way to kick your feet up, relax, and revel in your accomplishment. The steaks aren’t bad either!)

- ### Description







The Nor­mal Route along the North­west Ridge is a non-tech­ni­cal, yet phys­i­cal­ly demand­ing climb that incor­po­rates all the logis­tics of climb­ing a big moun­tain. All of our equip­ment is car­ried to base camp by mules. We fol­low the phi­los­o­phy of climb high and sleep low as we estab­lish a series of high­er camps while ascend­ing Aconcagua. This route begins at Plaza de Mulas, a vibrant base camp at the head of the Hor­cones Val­ley and uti­lizes three high­er camps to gain the sum­mit. We climb expe­di­tion style by accli­ma­tiz­ing while stock­ing camps before the final sum­mit attempts.





We have also built in numer­ous inclement weath­er days to the sched­ule to allow more time to attempt the sum­mit climb. These fac­tors enable prop­er acclima­ti­za­tion and great­ly increase our chances for success.



There is an option for porter sup­port to all camps. This enables you to car­ry only the items need­ed dur­ing the day and will increase your chances of success.

- ### Qualifications







### Climbing Mount Aconcagua: What to Expect



This climb is suit­ed for begin­ning climbers who are in excel­lent phys­i­cal con­di­tion with basic moun­taineer­ing expe­ri­ence. Although the high­er alti­tude, length of climb and more extreme tem­per­a­tures make this climb more chal­leng­ing than Mount Kil­i­man­jaro, the actu­al ter­rain on the Nor­mal Route is sim­i­lar, but it may require the use of an ice axe and cram­pons. It is also dif­fer­ent from Kil­i­man­jaro in that this is a small team, self-sup­port­ing moun­taineer­ing expe­di­tion. It is required that you are famil­iar with the prop­er use of these tools pri­or to your trip to Aconcagua.



**For those with min­i­mal moun­taineer­ing and/​or high alti­tude expe­ri­ence a log­i­cal pro­gres­sion might look like this:**





- Par­tic­i­pate in a climb­ing course in the North Cas­cades, such as the [Glac­i­er Moun­taineer­ing Course](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/mount-baker-glacier-mountaineering-course) or the [Alpine Climb­ing Course](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/alpine-climbing-course)
- Climb high alti­tude peaks such as [Mex­i­co Vol­ca­noes](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/mexico-volcanoes), [Ecuador Vol­ca­noes](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/ecuador-volcanoes-climbing-expedition) or climbs in [Peru](https://mountainmadness.com/location/south-america/peru) or [Bolivia](https://mountainmadness.com/location/south-america/bolivia)


**OR;**

- Climb [Kil­i­man­jaro](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/kilimanjaro-guided-climb-and-safari)
- Par­tic­i­pate in a high alti­tude moun­taineer­ing course in [Bolivia](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/bolivia-mountaineering-school) or [Ecuador](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/ecuador-mountaineering-school). These cours­es pro­vide train­ing and addi­tion­al expe­ri­ence at alti­tude and expo­sure to big moun­tain expe­di­tion liv­ing and a chance to fine-tune equip­ment, fit­ness, and men­tal preparation.

- ### Aconcagua Specific FAQs







**What expe­ri­ence do I need to join an expedition?**



While Aconcagua is not a tech­ni­cal climb, it does require pri­or expe­ri­ence at mod­er­ate and high­er alti­tudes. A pre­vi­ous trek on Kil­i­man­jaro or Ever­est Base Camp will give you an idea of how you might accli­ma­tize. Some expe­ri­ence with ice axe and cram­pons is also need­ed. Many peo­ple attempt Aconcagua after a suc­cess­ful trek of Kil­i­man­jaro but it is phys­i­cal­ly a much tougher expe­di­tion and requires an increased lev­el of train­ing. Aconcagua is cold­er and high­er and unless you hire a porter the loads are much heav­ier. The sup­port infra­struc­ture is not as exten­sive and you will be involved in some camp chores and help­ing with the team operations.



**What is the hard­est thing about climb­ing Aconcagua?**



Alti­tude and phys­i­cal dif­fi­cul­ty. Aconcagua is a dif­fi­cult phys­i­cal chal­lenge. Climbers need to be in very good shape to par­tic­i­pate. A strong base of aer­o­bic fit­ness along with a sol­id core is a great place to start. A pro­gram of run­ning or walk­ing is not enough by itself. Work­outs should include car­ry­ing a pack uphill. The phys­i­cal chal­lenge of climb­ing a big moun­tain is ampli­fied by the alti­tude. Aconcagua is a big moun­tain and there is no way to get around care­ful acclima­ti­za­tion. This requires com­bin­ing increas­ing­ly high­er camp alti­tudes and rest days as well as care­ful mon­i­tor­ing of everyone’s con­di­tion. Nutri­tion and hydra­tion is also impor­tant. The sched­ule we use has proven over many years to give climbers the best chance at a sum­mit attempt in a rea­son­able time frame. All this said, a climb of Aconcagua is sig­nif­i­cant­ly more dif­fi­cult than a trek of Kil­i­man­jaro and as such can­not be com­pared direct­ly. Aconcagua requires a ded­i­cat­ed train­ing pro­gram and the demands of a longer expe­di­tion, high­er alti­tude and the cold and windy weath­er make this expe­di­tion a seri­ous commitment.



**Moun­tain Mad­ness has two expe­di­tions — the Nor­mal Route and Pol­ish Tra­verse. What is the dif­fer­ence between the two routes?**



These two routes begin on oppo­site sides of Aconcagua. They are sim­i­lar in that they don’t require any tech­ni­cal climb­ing or glac­i­er trav­el. The Nor­mal Route starts at Puente del Inca and fol­lows the Hor­cones Riv­er val­ley to Con­flu­en­cia, and then to base­camp at Playa de Mulas, 14,300ft/4359m. There are 3 camps above base­camp the high­est being Cholera Camp at 19,600ft/5974m. Descent is via the same route. The Pol­ish Tra­verse fol­lows the Vacas Riv­er val­ley for 2 days then anoth­er day up the Relin­chos Val­ley to base camp at Plaza Argenti­na at 13,800ft/4206m. The Pol­ish Tra­verse has 3 camps above base camp with the high camp locat­ed on the Nor­mal Route after the routes con­verge. Descent is via the Nor­mal route. The Nor­mal Route is by far the most pop­u­lar on the moun­tain while the Pol­ish Tra­verse sees few­er expe­di­tions. Each route requires a sim­i­lar phys­i­cal effort with the Pol­ish hav­ing a bit more of an effort need­ed to get to basecamp.



**Moun­tain Mad­ness offers a [deluxe expe­di­tion](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/aconcagua-deluxe) to Aconcagua. What’s the dif­fer­ence between the deluxe and regular?**



Upon arrival in Men­doza, deluxe climbers will be accom­mo­dat­ed at a 5‑star hotel for the two nights pri­or to leav­ing for the trail­head. Addi­tion­al­ly, your climb­ing per­mit and high moun­tain porters are includ­ed and we make all the arrange­ments. The Deluxe and reg­u­lar work in con­junc­tion and fol­low the same sched­ule for the climb until the return to base­camp fol­low­ing the sum­mit attempts. From base­camp, you will fly by heli­copter to the trail­head, sav­ing a long day of walk­ing, and then be trans­port­ed to Men­doza and spend two nights at a 5‑star hotel rest­ing up after the climb.



**How big will my group be?**



Groups can range from four climbers and a guide, to as many as 12 expe­di­tion mem­bers total. Porters do not stay at camps with the group, so the num­ber of peo­ple climb­ing may change from day to day. Ratio for the climb is 4:1, but again, there is the option to hire an addi­tion­al guide on sum­mit day



**What weath­er can I expect on Aconcagua?**



Aconcagua’s weath­er is very unpre­dictable! The peak is so high that it has its own micro­cli­mate. At high camp night tem­per­a­tures can be as low as 5°F to ‑20°F, ( 15°C to ‑30°C.). On the sum­mit dur­ing the day tem­per­a­tures could range from ‑13°F to 55°F, (-25°C to +15°C.). Weath­er tends to fall into a dai­ly pat­tern where clouds clear up dur­ing the morn­ing, leav­ing clear skies by mid­day. In ear­ly after­noon clouds com­mon­ly appear again, cov­er­ing the sum­mit by mid to late after­noon, then clear­ing again lat­er. Wind is a com­mon denom­i­na­tor on Aconcagua. It is a very windy place! Winds of 40 – 60 mph are very com­mon with high­er speeds that can last for days.



**What spe­cial equip­ment will I need?**



Aconcagua requires high alti­tude moun­taineer­ing boots, cram­pons and ice axe, sleep­ing bag with a min­i­mum rat­ing of at least ‑20F, a warm expe­di­tion par­ka and mit­tens. This is in addi­tion to stan­dard back­pack­ing and moun­taineer­ing cloth­ing and gear used at low­er altitudes.



**Can you accom­mo­date dietary restrictions?**



Yes, we com­mon­ly have climbers with dietary restric­tions. Depend­ing on the restric­tion we may ask you to bring food to sup­ple­ment the expe­di­tion food, but we will be hap­py to work with you and pro­vide a menu that accom­mo­dates any restrictions.



**Can I hire a porter?**



Porters are avail­able as an option from base­camp. Rates are based on the amount of weight car­ried and how far. For a porter to car­ry from base­camp to high-camp and return is $1,400 (2019 prices). More than 60% of Moun­tain Mad­ness climbers opt to hire porters.



**If I choose to hire a porter how much will I have to carry?**



Porters car­ry the major­i­ty of your load but you will still need to car­ry your day pack with water, par­ka, oth­er warm clothes, snacks, cam­era, etc. You should count on 20 – 25 pounds (9 — 12 kilos).



**Is oxy­gen available?**



We do not car­ry oxy­gen for climbers’ use and it is not typ­i­cal­ly used to climb Aconcagua. Emer­gency oxy­gen is avail­able in res­cue caches at base camp and at points on the mountain.



**Who does the cook­ing and camp set up?**



The group works togeth­er to set up camp while on the upper moun­tain, which most­ly con­sists of putting up tents. The guides melt snow for water and will do the cooking.



**Can I take a show­er dur­ing the expedition?**



Yes, there is a ser­vice offer­ing show­ers at base camp for a fee.



**What hap­pens if I get sick and have to turn back?**



Through­out the time we are on the moun­tain, the staff will mon­i­tor your health. If you decide that you are not going to con­tin­ue, or we feel that you are not well enough to pro­ceed, there are sev­er­al options. Our nor­mal sched­ule of car­ry­ing gear from one camp to the next with rest days in between usu­al­ly allows for a staff mem­ber to descend to a low­er camp with some­one not feel­ing well, with­out alter­ing the sched­ule for the oth­er team mem­bers. A guide can also be called from base camp to help. In the case of sick­ness requir­ing evac­u­a­tion, we will use all of our resources to ensure a time­ly descent to med­ical facilities.



**Do I need insur­ance to join an Aconcagua Expedition?**



Aconcagua Nation­al Park now requires all par­tic­i­pants on the expe­di­tion to have res­cue insur­ance. Climb­ing at alti­tude car­ries inher­ent risk and the cost of heli­copter evac­u­a­tion, hos­pi­tal­iza­tion and med­ical treat­ment is very expen­sive and not usu­al­ly cov­ered in typ­i­cal insur­ance poli­cies. Addi­tion­al­ly, you should strong­ly con­sid­er trip can­cel­la­tion insur­ance. Every year we have peo­ple that must can­cel their trip at the last minute due to injury, fam­i­ly or work rea­sons. Depend­ing on the pol­i­cy you pur­chase a major­i­ty, or all your expens­es would be cov­ered in this instance.



**Do we get a refund if we do not reach the sum­mit due to weather?**



No. But, we do every­thing pos­si­ble to give you the best oppor­tu­ni­ty to sum­mit. Expe­ri­enced guides and a proven sched­ule of climb high/​sleep low inter­spersed with rest days cre­ates a set­ting that allows most climbers the chance for a sum­mit. Moun­tain Mad­ness uti­lizes mod­ern and accu­rate fore­cast­ing and receives updates reg­u­lar­ly through­out the expe­di­tion and will max­i­mize stretch­es of good weath­er. How­ev­er, Aconcagua is a huge moun­tain and like all big moun­tains, the weath­er can be extreme. High winds, cold tem­per­a­tures, and poor vis­i­bil­i­ty can at times make life dif­fi­cult and climb­ing impos­si­ble. We will always base our deci­sions about a sum­mit attempt on safe­ty and the abil­i­ty of the team to get to the sum­mit and back. We offer you a pro­fes­sion­al­ly planned and expert­ly led expe­di­tion, but can­not guar­an­tee a summit.



**What is the best way to trav­el to Mendoza?**



A num­ber of air­lines fly to Men­doza Inter­na­tion­al Air­port. You will have to pass through either San­ti­a­go, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argenti­na and then pro­ceed to Men­doza. Either works well as a hub although from the US, San­ti­a­go is usu­al­ly more effi­cient with mul­ti­ple flights to San­ti­a­go daily.



**I’m con­sid­er­ing arriv­ing a day or so ear­ly. Can you help with hotel reser­va­tions? What is there to do in Mendoza?**



Great idea! Men­doza is a fun city and a good place to rest from trav­el­ing before head­ing into the moun­tains. We can make hotel reser­va­tions for you or help with rec­om­men­da­tions. Men­doza is the largest city in the region and the cen­ter of the largest wine pro­duc­ing area in Latin Amer­i­ca, famous for its Mal­bec and oth­er red wines. Men­doza is also famous as an epi­cure­an des­ti­na­tion with many great restau­rants. There are also a num­ber of muse­ums in Men­doza. Take a win­ery tour or two and eat your way around town. Sounds like a pleas­ant way to spend a lit­tle free time!

- ### Why Us?







- Decades of expe­ri­ence on Aconcagua.
- Hotels and select restau­rant meals included
- Low client to guide ratio
- Excel­lent base camp service
- Vet­er­an guides with exten­sive high alti­tude expe­ri­ence, from Aconcagua to Mount Everest
- Proven acclima­ti­za­tion program
- Knowl­edge­able office staff with climb­ing expe­ri­ence on Aconcagua
- Best avail­able equip­ment, includ­ing pulse oxime­ters, satel­lite phones, and radios
- Mul­ti­ple days built in for sum­mit attempts

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## Price

- ### Aconcagua Nor­mal Route



$5,850
    – 21 Days

/ Includes trav­el time/​2025 price sub­ject to change


- Sin­gle Sup­ple­ment (I want my own room)
– $425


- ### Price Includes







- Guide(s) and staff
- One sched­uled hotel night in Men­doza (dou­ble occupancy)
- Two sched­uled hotel nights in Pen­i­tentes (dou­ble occupancy)
- All sched­uled restau­rant meals in Men­doza and Pen­i­tentes at the begin­ning of the expedition
- Cel­e­bra­tion din­ner in Pen­i­tentes post-climb
- All food dur­ing the climb
- All team climb­ing gear, tents and cook­ing gear
- All expe­di­tion staff includ­ing base camp per­son­nel, porters for group gear and pack animals
- Air­port trans­fer from Men­doza air­port to hotel on arrival

- ### Price Does Not Include







- Inter­na­tion­al airfare
- Argenti­na entry visa and air­port fees
- Climb­ing per­mit — cost is approx­i­mate­ly $800 — 1,000+ depend­ing on month
- Per­son­al climb­ing gear and clothing
- Porters for per­son­al climb­ing gear and clothing
- Per­son­al expens­es (phone calls, laun­dry, room ser­vice, extra hotel nights, extra meals, etc.)
- Trav­el insur­ance with trip cancellation
- Res­cue insur­ance (required by Aconcagua Nation­al Park)
- All expens­es asso­ci­at­ed with non-sched­uled departure
- Restau­rant meals upon return to trail head, and in Men­doza post-climb
- Break­fast, Day 2
- Lunch, Day 2, Day 20
- Din­ner, Day 20
- Alco­holic and bot­tled beverages
- Air­port trans­fer for return flight home
- Guide/​Staff gratuities

- ### Payment Schedule







- $700 deposit at time of reg­is­tra­tion, which includes a $300 non-refund­able reg­is­tra­tion fee
- Bal­ance due 120 days pri­or to departure
- The bal­ance may be paid by check, wire trans­fer, ACH or cred­it card with a 3% con­ve­nience fee

- ### Porter Support (Optional)







To increase your odds of suc­cess, there is an option for porter sup­port to all camps for an addi­tion­al $1,000 — $1,300. Call us for details.


## Dates

- ### Aconcagua Normal Route 2024-2025





1. Dec 14, 2024 — Jan 3, 2025

2. Jan 5, 2025 — Jan 25, 2025

3. Jan 26, 2025 — Feb 15, 2025

4. Feb 16, 2025 — Mar 8, 2025

5. Dec 13, 2025 — Jan 2, 2026


#### Custom Dates Available — [Contact Us](https://mountainmadness.com/contact)

## Policies

### Cancellation / Refund Policy

- **MMI strong­ly rec­om­mends trip cancellation/​interruption and evac­u­a­tion insur­ance for all trips.** Our insur­ance part­ner, **[Rip­cord](https://www.ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com/?mountainmadness)**, offers com­pre­hen­sive trav­el insur­ance includ­ing trip can­cel­la­tion, as well as rescue/​evacuation poli­cies and can assist in answer­ing any ques­tions. In addi­tion, Par­tic­i­pant is expect­ed to have suf­fi­cient med­ical insur­ance as pre­scribed by their coun­try of ori­gin. Par­tic­i­pant under­stands that MMI does not include any type of insur­ance with the cost of the trip.
- If you decide to can­cel your trip or change your itin­er­ary, MMI must be noti­fied in writ­ing. Your trip will be can­celled from the date writ­ten notice is received. If prop­er writ­ten can­cel­la­tion notice is not received, amounts paid and reser­va­tions made will be forfeited.
- Non-refund­able fees may apply for cer­tain trips in order to secure per­mits and oth­er ser­vices. MMI must strict­ly adhere to can­cel­la­tion poli­cies out­side MMI’s control.
- Due to the per­son­al­ized ser­vice we offer on our trips, MMI reserves the right to waive any fees. We will attempt to accom­mo­date changes and can­cel­la­tions, waiv­ing cer­tain fees when feasible.
- Cir­cum­stances out­side the con­trol of MMI and its part­ners, may require amend­ed cancellation/​refund poli­cies. Such cir­cum­stances may include, but are not lim­it­ed to COVID-19, nat­ur­al dis­as­ters, wild­fires, ter­ror­ism and so forth.

**Inter­na­tion­al Trips/​Courses:**

- Full refund, less the non-refund­able reg­is­tra­tion fee, will be pro­vid­ed 121 days or more before the depar­ture date
- No refunds will be pro­vid­ed 120 days or less before the depar­ture date

### Trip Insurance

**We strong­ly rec­om­mend the pur­chase of trav­el can­cel­la­tion insur­ance to pro­tect you from the unex­pect­ed.** You aren’t like­ly to think of it now, but peo­ple do get ill, break a bone, have a fam­i­ly emer­gency or get assigned to a last-minute busi­ness trip. If you are in remote areas, please note that emer­gency res­cue & evac­u­a­tion can be very expen­sive.

**We also strong­ly urge you to con­sid­er res­cue and evac­u­a­tion insur­ance** if your own pol­i­cy does not pro­vide the cov­er­age need­ed. Ser­vices avail­able may include, but are not lim­it­ed to, heli­copter evac­u­a­tion, med­ical care, etc.

**If you choose not to pur­chase insur­ance, you assume full respon­si­bil­i­ty** for any expens­es incurred in the event of a med­ical emer­gency and/​or evac­u­a­tion, as well as for trip can­cel­la­tion, inter­rup­tion, lost lug­gage, etc. We are not the experts and there­fore ask that you please con­sult our trav­el insur­ance part­ner direct­ly with any spe­cif­ic questions.

To pro­tect against loss­es due to ill­ness, acci­dent, or oth­er unfore­seen cir­cum­stances, Moun­tain Mad­ness strong­ly rec­om­mends the pur­chase of trav­el insur­ance as soon as pos­si­ble after mak­ing a deposit. Moun­tain Mad­ness has part­nered with Red­point Res­o­lu­tions as our pre­ferred trav­el insur­ance provider. Redpoint’s **Rip­cord Res­cue Trav­el Insur­ance™** is designed for adventurers.

For a quote, or to pur­chase trav­el insur­ance, please click this link **[Rip­cord Res­cue Trav­el Insur­ance™](http://www.ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com/mountainmadness)** or call +1 – 415-481‑0600. Pric­ing varies based on age, trip cost, trip length, and lev­el of coverage.

Crit­i­cal ben­e­fits of Rip­cord Res­cue Trav­el Insur­ance include:

- A com­plete­ly inte­grat­ed pro­gram with a sin­gle point of con­tact for emer­gency ser­vices, trav­el assis­tance, and insur­ance claims
- Evac­u­a­tion and res­cue ser­vices from your point of injury or ill­ness to your hos­pi­tal of choice

- Com­pre­hen­sive trav­el insur­ance for trip cancellation/​interruption, pri­ma­ry med­ical expense cov­er­age, bag­gage loss or delay, emer­gency acci­dent and emer­gency sick­ness med­ical expense, emer­gency den­tal, acci­den­tal death and dis­mem­ber­ment, and more
- Option­al secu­ri­ty evac­u­a­tion cov­er­age in case of an unplanned nat­ur­al dis­as­ter or oth­er secu­ri­ty events
- **Waiv­er for pre-exist­ing con­di­tions (must be pur­chased with­in 14 days of tour deposit)**
- **Option­al ​“Can­cel for Any Rea­son” cov­er­age (must be pur­chased with­in 14 days of tour deposit)**

## Itinerary

#### Flight Information

The total num­ber of days for your trip includes all trav­el to and from your des­ti­na­tion, with some excep­tions. Dates list­ed on the web­site start with a depar­ture date from the U.S. and include the day you arrive home. For this trip you will need to arrive in Men­doza, Argenti­na on Day 2. You can arrive any time on Day 2. This neces­si­tates an overnight flight from the U.S. begin­ning on Day 1 of the itin­er­ary. Typ­i­cal­ly, the route to Men­doza is through San­ti­a­go, Chile. You will be met at the air­port by a Moun­tain Mad­ness rep­re­sen­ta­tive and trans­ferred to your hotel.

Your return flight home will also be an overnight flight depart­ing from Men­doza dur­ing the day on Day 20 of the itin­er­ary for a night flight back to the U.S. or your final des­ti­na­tion. Please con­tact our office for any help need­ed with flight schedule

### Aconcagua Normal Route Day by Day

- #### Day 1


Trav­el



Depart home for Men­doza, Argentina.

- #### Day 2


Men­doza



**Ele­va­tion: 2,428 ft / 740 m**



Arrive in Men­doza. A Moun­tain Mad­ness guide will meet you at the air­port and escort you to the hotel in Men­doza. Explor­ing the charm­ing city of Men­doza, in the heart of wine coun­try, is always a high­light of this trip. This is a good day to wan­der about the town, enjoy the many parks, side­walk cafes, deli­cious local cui­sine, and take care of last minute details. Meet at the hotel in the evening for a group din­ner and orientation.

- #### Day 3


Men­doza



**Ele­va­tion: 2,428 ft / 740 m**



Today we’ll secure our per­mits, com­plete gear checks and weigh duf­fels. Once our tasks are com­plete we’ll have some time to explore Men­doza and find a good spot for our final pre-climb dinner.

- #### Day 4


Con­flu­en­cia



**Ele­va­tion: 11,200 ft / 3414 m**



Our day starts with a dri­ve from Men­doza to the trail­head to begin our approach to Aconcagua. All of our expe­di­tion food and equip­ment will be car­ried by mules, enabling us to enjoy this spec­tac­u­lar hike with a light day­pack. The trail fol­lows the Hor­cones Riv­er for 5 miles to the junc­tion of the Low­er and the Upper Hor­cones Riv­er. After cross­ing the Low­er Hor­cones on a foot­bridge, we con­tin­ue up the riv­er val­ley towards Con­flu­en­cia where we will set up our camp. We spend two nights at Con­flu­en­cia in order to ade­quate­ly acclimatize.

- #### Day 5


Mirador



**Ele­va­tion: 13,200 ft / 4023 m**



After break­fast, we will day hike to Plaza Fran­cia, which sits beneath the mas­sive 10,000 foot / 3048 meter South Face of Aconcagua, one of the world’s most dif­fi­cult alpine climbs. The path climbs grad­u­al­ly up this impres­sive val­ley on the lat­er­al moraine of a beau­ti­ful glacial tongue flow­ing from the south face of Aconcagua. This is a great acclima­ti­za­tion hike and offers spec­tac­u­lar views of one of the largest rock and ice faces in the world! We then return to camp at Confluencia.

- #### Day 6


Plaza de Mulas



**Ele­va­tion: 14,300 ft / 4359 m**



We will com­plete the hike to our base camp, at Plaza de Mulas, by cov­er­ing about 14 miles in 7 to 9 hours. Sev­er­al stream cross­ings are met dur­ing the day and can be made eas­i­er if you have brought along a pair of san­dals. This is a long and dif­fi­cult day, but you will enjoy impres­sive views of Aconcagua, Cer­ro Cuer­no, and the sur­round­ing peaks. Mules car­ry the major­i­ty of the equip­ment and pro­vi­sions to base camp.

- #### Day 7


Plaza de Mulas



Today is sched­uled for rest and acclima­ti­za­tion at Plaza de Mulas.

- #### Day 8


Camp Cana­da



**Ele­va­tion: 16,200 ft / 4938 m**



Through­out our climb of Aconcagua we fol­low the phi­los­o­phy of climb high-sleep low as we ascend the moun­tain. Today we car­ry gear up toward Camp Cana­da or Camp 1. From our base camp at Plaza de Mulas we fol­low the trail as it grad­u­al­ly switch­backs up steep scree slopes to the rock spires that mark Cana­da Camp. We cache food and gear here and then return to base camp. This usu­al­ly takes 4 to 6 hours round trip.

- #### Day 9


Rest Day



**Ele­va­tion: 14,300 ft / 4359 m**



Today is ded­i­cat­ed toward rest, acclima­ti­za­tion and prepa­ra­tion for the sum­mit push.

- #### Day 10


Camp Cana­da



**Ele­va­tion:**



**16,200 ft / 4938 m**



We leave base camp and climb up the scree slopes once again to the pin­na­cles sur­round­ing the flat promon­to­ry of Camp Cana­da. Next two nights at Camp Canada.

- #### Day 11


Nido de Con­dores / Camp Canada



**Ele­va­tion:** **Nido de Con­dores 18,270 ft / 5570 m** **Camp Cana­da 16,200 ft / 4938 m**



Today we com­plete anoth­er car­ry of gear and food to Camp II or Nido de Con­dores. From Cana­da we make a long ascend­ing tra­verse up toward an inter­me­di­ate camp, Cam­bio de Pen­i­tentes. After a break we con­tin­ue up toward the sad­dle between Aconcagua and Cer­ro Cuer­no where Camp 2 is locat­ed. This is a large flat area with some large rocks that pro­vide wind breaks. The view to the south, across a vast scree field called the Gran Acarreo, reveals the famous Canale­ta couloir and the sum­mit of Aconcagua. After mak­ing a cache, we descend to Camp Cana­da for the evening.

- #### Day 12


Nido de Condores



**Ele­va­tion: 18,270 ft / 5570 m**



After break­ing camp, we move our gear and our­selves to Nido de Condores.

- #### Day 13


Cholera Camp



**Ele­va­tion: 19,600 ft / 5974 m**



Our route from here ascends the sub­tle crest of the North­west Ridge towards our Camp 3 (Cholera Camp). We will again fol­low the phi­los­o­phy of car­ry high and sleep low and cache food and gear at Berlin Camp, then return to Nido de Condores.

- #### Day 14


Cholera Camp



We move to Cholera Camp, our high camp on Aconcagua. The after­noon is ded­i­cat­ed to rest­ing and get­ting ready for our sum­mit attempt.

- #### Day 15


Sum­mit Day



**Ele­va­tion: 22,841 ft / 6962 ft**



Two sum­mit days have been sched­uled into the itin­er­ary in case of bad weath­er at any part of the climb. In addi­tion, day 18 can also be used as an alter­nate sum­mit day if climbers return to base camp on that day.



Sum­mit Day: From our high camp, the route con­tin­ues along the North­west ridge, pass­ing the high­est refuge in the world, Refu­gia Inde­pen­den­cia, at 21,476 feet / 6546 meters. From these ruins we con­tin­ue climb­ing up and right, cross­ing the Cres­ta del Vien­to (Windy Crest). From here we tra­verse the upper part of the Gran Acarreo, which leads to the Canale­ta; the most famous and chal­leng­ing part of the Nor­mal Route. The Canale­ta is an approx­i­mate­ly 30-degree scree gul­ly that ris­es 1,300 feet / 363 meters and requires great patience and sta­mi­na. Above the Canale­ta, you will find your­self on the Cres­ta del Gua­na­co, the ridge that joins the low­er South Sum­mit to the high­er North Sum­mit. We fol­low the ridge crest to the 22,841 foot / 6962 meter true sum­mit, where alu­minum cross marks the high­est point in the West­ern Hemi­sphere! The 360-degree view from the sum­mit is awe-inspir­ing as you gaze out towards the numer­ous 20,000 foot / 6096 meter peaks of the Andes. Sum­mit­ing and return­ing back down to the Berlin Camp usu­al­ly takes between 9 – 12 hours.

- #### Day 16-17


Extra Days



Extra days

- #### Day 18


Base Camp



**Ele­va­tion: 14,300 ft / 4359 m**



We rapid­ly descend down the moun­tain, and mar­vel at how oxy­gen rich the air becomes with each 1,000 feet / 305 meters of ele­va­tion loss! Return to our base camp, Plaza de Mulas. 4 – 6 hours.

- #### Day 19


Men­doza



**Ele­va­tion: 2,428 ft / 740 m**



We get an ear­ly start and con­tin­ue our descent as we hike out to Puen­ta del Inca, 10 to 12 hours. Dri­ve to Men­doza for a late cel­e­bra­tion dinner.

- #### Day 20 - 21


Fly Home



**Ele­va­tion: 1,800 ft / 549 m**



Return to Men­doza for your late after­noon to evening flight home.





**Note on Itin­er­ary: Although we do our very best to fol­low the sched­ule list­ed, this itin­er­ary is sub­ject to change due to inclement weath­er, unsafe route con­di­tions, or oth­er rea­sons beyond our con­trol and in the guide’s best judgement.**


## Equipment for Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition

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- ### Carrying Gear



- #### Large capacity climbing pack (70-85L)




Lightweight as possible with a volume of 4,000 – 5,000 cubic inches (70 - 85 liters)





Examples:





Osprey Aether 70







Osprey Aether 85

- #### Small duffel bag




Large enough to hold everything you’re not taking on the mountain. Will be stored at hotel, to be used after trip





Examples:





Patagonia Black Hole

- #### Small padlock for duffel bags




Extra security

- #### Baggage tags




Makes identifying your bags easy at airports or hotels

- #### Large Duffel bag (100-150L)




Durable and waterproof. Examples: Patagonia Black Hole or The North Face Base Camp.


- ### Sleeping Gear



- #### Expedition quality sleeping bag (-20F/-30C Down or Synthetic)




One down or synthetic bag rated from -20°F / -30°C





Examples:





Feathered Friends Ptarmigan, Marmot Col

- #### Sleeping pad (inflatable or closed cell foam)




A foam pad will be provided but a supplemental pad is recommended. This can be an inflatable or closed cell foam pad. Make sure to purchase a pad rated for cold conditions.





Examples:





Therm-a-Rest NeoAir & Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol

- #### Sleeping pad (foam)




A foam pad will be provided but a supplemental sleeping pad is advised for warmth and comfort. Closed cell foam 3/4 or full length. This pad is used in conjunction with the first pad





Examples:





Therm-a-rest Ridgerest


- ### Climbing Gear



- #### Mountaineering ice axe




under 5’7” use 60cm, 5’7”-6’2” use 60 or 65cm, over 6’2” use 70cm





Examples:





Black Diamond Raven, Petzl Glacier

- #### Crampons w/ anti-balling plate




Steel 12-pont. Must be fit to climbing boots prior to trip, new-matic/hybrid type





Examples:





Black Diamond Sabretooth, Petzl Vasak

- #### Climbing helmet




Lightweight





Examples:





Black Diamond Half Dome, Petzl Elios

- #### Adjustable trekking poles




Three piece poles recommended





Examples:





Black Diamond Trail Back Pole


- ### Head and Face



- #### Fleece or wool hat




It must cover the ears

- #### Shade hat or baseball cap




A visor hat with a good brim is essential for protection from the sun





Examples:





Mountain Madness trucker hat

- #### Bandanas or neck gaiter




Various uses, i.e. cleaning glasses, sun protection when tied around the neck, etc. We have our own Mountain Madness neck gaiter available for purchase!





Examples:





Mountain Madness neck gaiter

- #### Balaclava or Buff




A thin balaclava will add significant warmth on that cold summit day





Examples:





Outdoor Research, Marmot

- #### Facemask




Neoprene or microfleece ski type

- #### Glacier glasses




100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case





Examples:





Julbo

- #### Ski goggles




To fit over glacier glasses in high wind. Rose or amber lenses





Examples:





Smith, Oakley


- ### Hands



- #### Leather work gloves




One pair lightweight to spare your climbing while doing camp chores

- #### Liner gloves




Two pairs thin fleece or synthetic

- #### Softshell gloves




One pair medium-weight for daily wear when it’s not too cold





Examples:





Black Diamond Arc, Arcteryx Zenta LT Glove

- #### Expedition gloves




Insulated, water resistant shell with leather palms





Examples:





Black Diamond Guide

- #### Expedition mitts




One pair Gore-Tex or equivalent, with textured palms and taped seams. Synthetic or down filled. Warm, heavy duty for cold temperatures





Examples:





Outdoor Research Altimitt


- ### Feet



- #### Thin socks (2 pair)




Two pairs of synthetic or wool socks to wear under heavy wool socks to help prevent blisters and keep feet dry





Examples:





Smartwool or Cool Max

- #### Thick socks (3 pair)




Three pairs of synthetic or wool socks, medium to heavyweight. Check boot fit with thin and thick socks on





Examples:





Smartwool or Thorlo

- #### Booties




Synthetic or down to keep feet warm while in tent

- #### Gaiters




One pair of gaiters made of breathable material; keeps dirt and snow out of boots. Make sure they fit over your boots





Examples:





Outdoor Research Verglas or Crocodiles

- #### High-altitude double mountaineering boots (6000m)




Plastic or hybrid rated for 6,000-meter peak climbs or winter mountaineering. If you choose a plastic boot, you must have liner boots that are in new or excellent condition!





Examples:





La Sportiva Spantik or G2 SM

- #### Light hiking boots or trail shoes




For acclimatization hikes





Examples:





Salomon X-Ultra 3 Mid, Merrell Moab, La Sportiva Boulder Ex


- ### Upper Body



- #### Synthetic t-shirts




Two synthetic or merino wool t-shirts. No cotton!

- #### Long-sleeved Base Layer




Two lightweight to mediumweight, pull-over is best





Examples:





Patagonia Capilene

- #### Sports bras




Two, synthetic, no cotton!

- #### Softshell Jacket w/ hood




This is what you will be wearing while hiking at higher altitudes or while kicking around camps at lower altitude. This jacket should be full-zip





Examples:





Outdoor Research Ferrosi

- #### Hardshell jacket w/ hood




A good jacket made of Gore-Tex (recommended) or waterproof nylon, roomy enough to fit over multiple layers





Examples:





Outdoor Research Foray, Patagonia Triolet

- #### Expedition down parka w/ hood (Feathered Friends Volant, Marmot Greenland Parka)




This is your most important piece of warm gear and will mean the difference between an enjoyable climb or a miserable one. A warm, full zip jacket with hood is mandatory. It’s important that you jacket is 700+ fill down, baffle construction (not sewn through seams) and as a thick, insulated hood





Examples:





Feathered Friends Volant, Marmot Greenland Parka

- #### Sun hoody




This piece with a high SPF rating and lightweight fabric offers protection from high altitude sun





Examples:





Outdoor Research


- ### Lower Body



- #### Undergarments




Adequate supply for the entire trip

- #### Long base layer




Two pairs light or mediumweight





Examples:





Patagonia Capilene

- #### Softshell pants




Softshell pants are water resistant, yet highly breathable and durable. Great for colder conditions over a pair of long underwear or tights higher on the mountain or summit day





Examples:





Outdoor Research Voodoo, Mountain Hardwear Touren, Patagonia Guide

- #### Hardshell pants




waterproof and breathable with side zips (minimum of ¾ zips recommended) Gore-Tex or equivalent





Examples:





Outdoor Research Furio, Arcteryx Beta AR

- #### Insulated pants




Synthetic or down with full side zip. Warm insulation for upper mountain





Examples:





Mountain Hardwear Compressor


- ### Miscellaneous



- #### Stuff sacks/ditty bags/plastic bags




To organize gear in your duffle and pack. **_All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large heavyweight plastic bags (trash compactor bags work great)_**

- #### Toiletries




Toothbrush and paste, comb, tampons, biodegradable soap (small amount), etc. Bring enough for the entire trip

- #### Toilet paper




1 – 2 rolls stored in a plastic bag

- #### Sunscreen




Bring plenty of sun block with SPF of 40 or more. It's easy to underestimate the amount necessary for your trip!

- #### Lip balm




Must have SPF rating of 20 or more. Bring two just in case!

- #### Ear plugs




To block out snoring and other noise to ensure a good night's sleep

- #### Water bottles with insulators




Two one-liter wide-mouthed plastic bottles

- #### Small stainless-steel thermos (optional)




For hot beverages on summit day

- #### Water purification




Steri Pen, Potable Aqua, Polar Pure crystal iodine. Purifies drinking water while on the trip.

- #### Water flavoring




Powdered additives like **Gatorade** or **NUUN** are a nice change of pace to water and help replenish much needed electrolytes.

- #### Large plastic bowl




Bring a 2-4 cup camping bowl or a plastic "Rubbermaid" style container for your mountain dining

- #### Insulated cup (12-16oz)




A 12-16 oz (350-500 ml) mug with an attached lid will help keep you hydrated

- #### Lexan spoon or spork




Lightweight and strong

- #### Headlamp




Bring extra batteries!

- #### Pocket knife or multitool




Simple Swiss Army type with scissors. Make sure you transport in checked bag, not carry-on!

- #### Personal first aid and drug kit




small personal first aid kit with ample bandaids and moleskin

- #### Nausea medications




_Pepto Bismol tablets; Maalox, Gelusil M or Mylanta antacid tablets. Donnatal for stomach cramps. Probiotic capsules taken daily may help keep your gastro-intestinal system working smoothly_

- #### Towel




For wash up in camp

- #### Handi-Wipes




A small pack or two anti-bacterial are great for general hygiene

- #### Spare contacts and glasses




Contacts can be a problem in dusty conditions, so make sure you have your back-up glasses with you. Glasses wearers should have a spare set

- #### Snacks (general)




Bring your favorite snacks and power/energy bars or if there is something else you particularly like to eat while hiking and climbing

- #### Spare bottle for a pee bottle, and a pee funnel (Lady J or Freshette) for women




It can be a cold walk to the toilet at night

- #### Insect repellent




A must!

- #### Personal electronics




Phone with camera, and/or separate camera. Bring extra batteries and memory!

- #### Electronics charging




If you want to charge your electronics along the way, a small, lightweight solar panel to charge batteries or portable charging device may be a good addition

- #### Travel power adapter




Most come in kits with all the plugs you need. Double-check to make sure you’re taking the correct adapter/plugs

- #### Travel clothing




Comfortable clothing for travel before and after the expedition


- ###### Aconcagua Nor­mal Route




$5,850





21 Days

/ Includes trav­el time/​2025 price sub­ject to change



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### Elevation

22,841 ft / 6962 m

### Route

Nor­mal Route along the North­west Ridge

### Guide Ratio

3:1 client to guide ratio

### Difficulty

Intermediate

This climb is suit­ed for begin­ning climbers who are in excel­lent phys­i­cal con­di­tion with basic moun­taineer­ing expe­ri­ence and some high alti­tude expe­ri­ence. For addi­tion­al info see Qual­i­fi­ca­tions sec­tion in page overview.

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![Climbing Aconcagua views of summit](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%2776%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)

### TRIPS TO PREPARE FOR ACONCAGUA

- [![Orizaba Ricardo Lugo 7](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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North AmericaMexico\
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**Mexico Volcanoes Expedition**\
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- 10 Days\
- Difficulty Advanced Beginner](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/mexico-volcanoes)
- [![Bolivia climbs and expedition in Cordillera Real](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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South AmericaBolivia\
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**Climb Bolivia’s Huayna Potosi and Illimani**\
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- 13 Days\
- Difficulty Advanced Beginner](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/bolivia-huayna-potosi-and-illimani)
- [![Mount Baker glacier climbing course](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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North AmericaWashington\
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**Mount Baker Glacier Mountaineering Course**\
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- 6 Days\
- Difficulty Advanced Beginner](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/mount-baker-glacier-mountaineering-course)
- [![Ecuador Mountaineering School and instruction with climbs and Mountain Madness guides](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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South AmericaEcuador\
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**Ecuador Mountaineering School**\
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- 15 Days\
- Difficulty Beginner](https://mountainmadness.com/classes/ecuador-mountaineering-school)

![Aconcagua climbing and wine tasting](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)

### Words from the trail

![Aconcagua climbing and wine tasting](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Expeditions\
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**Combine wine tasting and mountaineering to Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America? YES PLEASE! Read blog from last season and find out more**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/combine-wine-tasting-and-mountaineering-in-argentina-yes-please-read-blog-from-last-season-and-find-out-more)

![Aconcagua base camp services](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Climbs\
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**Aconcagua Climb — Stories Beyond the Seven Summit of South America**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/aconcagua-stories-beyond-the-summit)

![How to prepare to reach Aconcagua summit](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Expeditions\
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**Livin’ Large on Labor Day**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/do-i-have-what-it-takes-to-climb-aconcagua)

![Mountain Madness Climber](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Expeditions\
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**Aconcagua Expedition Preparing for Summit Push!**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/aconcagua-expedition-preparing-for-summit-push)

![Mountain Madness Climber](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Expeditions\
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**Earthquake rocks Aconcagua — MM group safe and sound**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/earthquake-rocks-aconcagua-mm-group-safe-and-sound)

![Mountain Madness Climber](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27267%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)[Expeditions\
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**Three Seven Summit peaks reached on the same day by Mountain Madness teams!**](https://mountainmadness.com/blog/three-seven-summit-peaks-reached-on-the-same-day-by-mountain-madness-teams)

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### NEXT STEPS

- [![Moon over cho oyu](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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AsiaTibetNepal\
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**Cho Oyu**\
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- 46 Days\
- Difficulty Advanced Intermediate](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/cho-oyu)
- [![20170421 104141](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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AsiaNepal\
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**Khumbu Icefall**\
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- 29 Days\
- Difficulty Intermediate](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/khumbu-icefall)
- [![nun peak in india with mountain madness](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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AsiaIndia\
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**Nun Peak**\
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- 27 Days\
- Difficulty Intermediate](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/nun-peak)
- [![Mount Logan the highest peak in Canada guided expedition with Mountain Madness](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)\
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North AmericaCanada\
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**Mount Logan Expedition**\
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- 25 Days\
- Difficulty Advanced](https://mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-logan-expedition)

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