It´s
the closest and easiest peak above 5000´s in the Cordon del Plata
range.
Its simple and long ridge is highly recommended to climb as a first altitude
ascension, cause the easy approach , facilities and walk out. Once we
reach the base camp, we will enjoy the beauty of the green grace carpet
which covers all the meadow around the tents platforms, and the presence
of guanacos around who uses to work as a alarm clock everyday.
The meadow, called La Veguita is a nice and peacefully place that invites
the climbers to stay quite a few days, having a merely rest after the
long journeys we use to experience on more demanding climbs around this
area.
Day1: An AEA
Expeditions representative will contact you at the airport or bus station,
and take you to check equipment, before get the transportation to Vallecitos
ski resort, where we will spend the night and enjoy some typical dishes
near the heat of firewood - Accommodation in mountain shelter.
Day2: We begin the walk, up to Las Veguitas campsite,
one our distant, which is a great green flat meadow, right at the beginning
of the moraine, which is the way up to the other base camps for all the
peaks higher than 5200mm.(2 Hs)
Day3: Resting day and short walks around the
area, for acclimatization purposes.
Day4: Summit Day!!! weather permits...An early
breakfast will be served and we start walking about 7AM to climb upon
the ridge and get the top around 13 hs, lunch in the highest point, and
take hundreds of pictures, before descend, to base camp for overnight,
and if time is enough, perhaps descend up to Refuges area,to enjoy a great
meal, and a good wine to celebrate the summit. 10 Hs.
Day5: Walk out to Vallecitos, where the transport
will be waiting for us, as well as a hot shower in refuge and brews before
return to Mendoza. Once being at the Hotel, we use to celebrate having
diner in some of the excellent restaurants of Mendoza.
Transfer Mendoza - Vallecitos- Mendoza
One night Mountain refuge accommodation.
Two nights accommodation in Mendoza.
All mountain itinerary foods.
Professional Guides Service.
Common use Equipment (Tents, pans, stoves)
Extra expenses to desert itinerary.
Personal equipment.
Extra foods. Porters, or mules transfer equipment.
Extra expenses.
Plan well in advance - you are going to
attempt a mayor peak, so, allow you time to think about it. One of the
most important aspects of the climbing begins before the trip, and it´s
self confidence.
Check out and read carefully everyone of the items we will require you
, they are not there cause we just wanna bother you in finding them, they
are essential!!!! You can hire some gear from us at a reasonably cost,
or in a specialized shop, let us to help you in this duty, and ask about
what you doubt, we will be looking after you for a long time, and it comprehends
the period of pre departure.
You are in holidays!!!! Sometimes we have to take dramatic decisions during
a expeditions in terms of orienting attention of people who are not focused
properly, due to working issues. Remember, let your mind and soul flight
and avoid to be plugged, only like this you will feel the experience as
a whole and enjoy what you are doing.
Build up your fitness routine throughout your trip preparations. Self
prepare your mind for the challenging times you will experience. As a
general rule, the people who are specting more demanding challenges than
they really are, do not reduce they stamina as soon as the hard times
arose.
Pack your luggage with ample time before departure and in one final process
so nothing is overlooked, nor extraneous items brought along.
Maintain your humor sense during all the expeditions, it will help everyone
as we all work better in a good environment. AEA Expeditions will be keeping
you and solving all the logistics items for you, so, relax and enjoy your
expedition.
Hot to get Mendoza City?
By plane
Two airlines does actually operate the
route to Mendoza Internattional Airport, from cities like Buenos Aires,
Cordoba, San Juan, and Santiago (CHILE). There is a minimum of two flights
per day, up to five, so, check out the day you are planning to get the
city, and re confirm your tickets by telephone 72 hs Beforehand It´s
free and saves you of getting a headache, specially during holidays time,
and celebrations like Christmas.
You can get special prices if you get your tickets 15 days in advance,
so, consider it as a good chance to save money that you may spend in getting
some of the hundred delicious varieties of wines to gift your family or
friends!!!
From Buenos Aires
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar
http://www.Lan.com
From Santiago de Chile
By bus or highway
The highways between Buenos Aires and Mendoza are in very good conditions, and signaled, anyway, depending on the route you are planning, check out the conditions. The roads in Argentine are not as bad as other South American countries, although they are far away of some western standards, specially in terms of assistance.
From Buenos Aires, there are
about 1200km, which could be covered within one day. Anyway we do not
suggest such a long journeys like this cause it involves a risk we do
not accept at all. Take 2 or three days, and enjoy the great places on
the way, having a good perception of what pampa means, and the incredible
little mountains of Cordoba or San Luis...
From Santiago de Chile, you drive straightaway into Mendoza, crossing
the stunning Andes through the Cristo Redentor Check In point, next to
the Aconcagua sightseeing point. It takes, in bus around 8 Hours. (200km,
and customs.
We expect form you to get this following gear list
During the Walk
In ( Approach)
Long shirt
Long trekking trousers
Sun Hat and neck shade cover
Walking poles
Trekking boots
Head gear
Balaclava
Fleece cap ( Biny)
Hands
Fleece or windstopper gloves
Mitons or gloves with Gore tex or similar shell.
Torso
Capilene or thermal, top
Two fleece jumpers
Light Down jacket
Shell jacket
Legs
Capilene, thermal, or liner
Shell trousers
Foot
Expedition Socks: 2 pairs
Plastic double Boots depending on season
Gaiters
Hardware
Head Torch
Sun glases (a very good ones)
Sun glases good one as extra pair
St. Steel Vacuum Bottle 3/4 or 1 Lt
Water bottles 2lts cap in between
Backpack at least 70 + 10 Lts
A swiss knife or multi use tweezes
A lighter
Accessories
Personal hygiene kit
Personal First aid kit.
Sun Screen SPF 40 Or higher.
Alarm Waterproof watch.
Sleeping gear
Sleeping bag 1kg Down
Rubber Sleeping Mattress
Documentation
Passport and/or permit entrance.
Optional equipment(*)
Film camera
Video camera
And secret pocket for your values