45 elements (27 brands)
Created: Ulyana Horodyskyj
Last update: 25 Nov 2016
Overview
| Expedition Name(s) | Aconcagua Snow Sampl... | Group Size: | 6 | ||
| Alternative Name(s): Aconcagua Snow Sampling Expe... Read more | Activity Type: | Mountaineering | |||
| Mountain name: | Aconcagua | Activity Level: | Challenging | ||
| Mountain Range: | Andes | Price: | $ 4800 | ||
| Route Name: | Normal Route | Duration: | 23 days | ||
| Country: | Argentina | Dates: | 08 January 2017 - 31 January 2017 | ||
About
By joining us, you'll be a part of a high-altitude climbing science expedition. We'll be sampling the snow for pollution and looking at impacts to the climbing route. Led by scientist, Dr. Ul... Read more
TRIP REPORTS
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1Day 1
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8 000 m / 26 247 ft
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580 m / 1 903 ft
Naya Pul - Tikhedhunga. A good trail along the river goes through Birethanti (1015 m) and Hille (1495 m) and leads to Tikhedhunga (1577 m), where you can stay overnight at a local guesthouse (lodge).
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2Day 1
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8 000 m / 26 247 ft
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418 m / 1 371 ft
From the Horcones Park Entrance, where you will get your permits checked at the Ranger station. Here your personal equipment will be picked up by the mules. They will transport it to base camp Plaza de Mulas. Carrying only a day pack you head off to Camp Confluencia by walking 4 or 5 hours. Overnight in Confluencia.