Aconcagua and the Southern Andes

Horcones Valley (Normal) and Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) ascent routes

von Jim Ryan

184 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A guidebook to climbing 6962m Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Andes, the treks are suitable for fit, experienced walkers and mountaineers.

The 12-day Normal (Horcones Valley) route and the 14-day Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) route are both described, along with several acclimatisation treks in the Aconcagua, Vallecitos and Tupungato areas of the southern Andes and near Santiago in Chile.

Sketch mapping is included

Guidance on  preparing for high-altitude mountaineering, acclimatisation and staying healthy

Advice on permits, equipment, food and water, and hiring guides and mules

Detailed information on accommodation and local facilities

Things to do in Mendoza and Santiago , including information on local cuisine and wine tasting

• Reihe: Cicerone guidebooks
• Themen: Sport & Freizeit Aktiv im Freien / Outdooraktivitäten Bergsteigen und Klettern
• ISBN: 9781852849740
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.02.2018
• Größe: 17.2 x 11.6 cm
• Verlag: Cicerone Press Limited