The Seven Summits - Aconcagua
The Ayamara Indians, who live in the province of Mendoza in Argentina, named the mountain "Kon-Kawa" or the Snowy Mountain, but the Indians in Chile, the Araucanos, named it the "Aconca-Hue". When the Inca Empire reached the Andes, they created a name that used both names: "Ancocahuac". This word is made up of "anco" (white) and "cahuac" (sentinel).
Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western hemisphere. The normal route is along the Northwest Ridge and is a walkup, the South Face is defended by bands of loose rock, ice cliffs, and huge avalanches.
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Climbing History
It is unsure if anyone had been able to Aconcagua's summit before 1897, but the first person recorded to have climbed it was a Swiss mountain guide named Matthias Zubriggen. More about Aconcagua's climbing history can be found in this section.
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When To Go
To experience Aconcagua in all its glory, you should visit it between December to early March. This section will cover that and the other times of the year you can go there as well as some side trips you can take after the climb. Read on.
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Approach and Climbing Routes
There are many ways to skin a cat and there are three ways to climb Aconcagua. It doesn't matter whether you choose the Normal, Polish or Frech Route. Each one of them gives you a different challenge to overcome. Click on the icon and learn more.
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Climbing Permits
Before you even step on the foot the foot of Aconcagua, you must first secure a permit from the local authorities. This ensures that the mountain's pristine beauty is preserved. Read this section and learn how to secure a permit.
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The sections above discusses everything that you need about Climbing Aconcagua. Go over them so that you would know what to do and where to go if it is your your first time there. Or if you have been there several times already and are planning to go back there, the sections would help you appreciate the mountain and its surroundings more. After reading them, head on directly to our Mountaineering Travel Site and book a trip to Aconcagua. We'll see you there!
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