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Climb Aconcagua Review
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I want to sincerely thank Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions for the way they behaved with me; Acomara showed me that it is the best Aconcagua expedition company and care about their passengers beyond money and business. I recently read some Acomara reviews in which a passenger commented that he had lost his luggage, and I thought, “I hope that never happens to me” … well, it happened to me. My luggage was dispatched to Colombia instead of Argentina. I arrived on day 1 of the itinerary, so my time and participation in the expedition were seriously compromised. The first thing the Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions staff did was wait for me at the airport, and since my arrival in the city, they gave me peace of mind. A staff member stayed with me while I made the corresponding claims at the airport, while another person coordinated so that the rental would be waiting for me with all the equipment that I was going to have to rent. Perhaps, any other company would have told me that my lost luggage was not their problem and they would have kept my money. Still, how all the Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions staff members behaved was very professional and empathetic. Finally my luggage arrived the next day, first thing in the morning, so before leaving for Penitentes I already had all my equipment ready. I tell this because I have read some Acomara reviews where several people mentioned this right attitude from Acomara staff, which makes me think that the right actions have not been accidental. Acomara has always been concerned welfare of its passengers, before, during, and after expeditions. I liked the structure of domes, bathrooms, and tents that they have, especially in Plaza de Mulas; without a doubt, Acomara is one of the companies with the most significant base camp presence. I also want to mention the quality of the tents that we use during the expedition. It is not a minor fact since a colleague shared his experience during a storm in Acomara reviews that he would surely have put the whole expedition in danger if he had had tents or low-quality materials. The guides were another high point to highlight; during the summit day, they did nothing but encourage us, encourage us, and above all, take care of us. Every 15 minutes, they asked us how we felt and if we wanted to continue; I think that is fundamental and speaks of how professional the guides are since they prioritize the passenger’s care over the “record” of reaching the summit. When we returned to Mendoza after reaching the summit, the whole group felt that they had protected and part of an optimal work team, which put an entire structure at our disposal to achieve our dream. Thank you very much, and we will surely see you very soon.
P.S. I would like to quickly mention how hospitable people are in Mendoza, even without knowing you, everyone offered to help you when they realized that you were a “lost” tourist.
Some tips on how to train your mind
I would like to tell my experience with Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions and say that it was much more than I expected. After reading some Acomara reviews, I think I realized that Aconcagua is not for just any fan. You must have a relatively constant level of physical and mental training. All the Acomara staff told me the same thing, and now looking back at it, I will always be grateful for that advice. They cared about me, putting business aside. When the expedition began, we began to hydrate ourselves, undoubtedly one of the pillars of success in this expedition. Even though there were weeks to try to reach the summit, we left nothing to chance, and if the guides told us that we had to hydrate from the beginning, well, we did. Even though Aconcagua can be seen from anywhere, being in the viewpoint of Plaza Francia gives you an impressive reality of what awaits you during your expedition. For me, it was something extraordinary. The first little effort was to reach Plaza Francia’s viewpoint, and we did it without problems. The impact was mostly visual. Inside, I knew that everything would be more challenging in the high camps and that this should be considered a little break before an exam. But we still had a long way to go. I remember that on our summit day, we were in the gutter waiting to regain some of the energy left on the road to try to storm the top of Aconcagua. La Canaleta is the steepest part of the entire ascent. When there is no snow, the gutter is covered with stones that can delay you; it is as if you skid on the rocks without advancing; it basically takes one step and goes back two. We were fortunate because the snow and the ice that had been formed by the storms of previous days allowed us to find some comfort, to say the least. My breath was almost a gasp, like that of the other 3 companions; we were going very slowly, taking care of each drop of energy as if it were the last. They were literally our last energy reserves. The group was physically and mentally very trained and very well prepared; at this point, I think that the mind carried all the weight of the expedition, and the legs simply responded to inertia
Finally, we reached the top.
Since I came to Aconcagua, I feel better physically
A few days ago, I read in some Acomara reviews that Aconcagua generates its climate. Between the end of November and the end of February, there is a wide range of temperatures, from warm days to freezing nights; snow and winds (some strong) are common in Aconcagua. When I hired my expedition with Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions, one of the first things they told me was that the humidity is extremely low. Cerro Aconcagua is located about 160 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean (which can be seen from the summit on sunny days). The humid winds that blow from the sea generate most of Aconcagua’s lousy weather. All Acomara staff agree on the following: If you think you are up to the challenge, consult a serious trip to Aconcagua, for example, the Normal Route of Aconcagua with porters. Since I contacted Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions, they recommended the indicated, according to my possibilities. An 18 + 2-day expedition with an operator employing many internationally certified guides, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience of the region. Acomara lived up to everything I asked for. In several Acomara reviews, I read quite a bit about the stress of wearing your gear. The Acomara guides told me that the porters for the high altitude camps’ common equipment are in charge of Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions on their expeditions. The same thing he had read in some of the Acomara Reviews. You will start the ascent from the base camp, where you will stay at the Plaza de Mulas (4,367 m), a rewarding trip with leading expedition guides. We went the normal route. You should acclimatize well to altitudes above 22,000 ′. At the summit, you will have a spectacular 360º view. We spent several months training and preparing to climb this granite tower with a company specializing in mountaineering in the Andes (Acomara), and their guides are local. With a summit day that involves an ascent hike of over 8 hours, your guide and logistics are all essential. You will be camping at the Plaza de Mulas Base Camp and going up through Canada, Nido de Condores and Colera. At 6,962 meters above sea level, Aconcagua attracts climbers from all over the world. Climbers come with entirely different climbing backgrounds. Despite being almost 7000 meters, you can reach its top without any technical climbing. Besides, Aconcagua has one of the best logistics in the world. We are making the mountain extremely accessible, even for inexperienced climbers. Aconcagua, however, should not be underestimated. It is known that the climate in Aconcagua can be very dangerous as it changes very quickly. Altitude is also a problem: attempting the summit without proper acclimatization can be dangerous. Extreme height can cause serious or fatal altitude illness. A good acclimatization plan requires a lot of planning, a lot of logistics and time. By running a very flexible acclimatization plan, we stay on the mountain until everyone has a good chance. We optimize our acclimatization walks using the “climb high sleeping low” strategy. This way, you don’t have to carry too much gear. In terms of safety, we were prepared for most of the medical emergencies that we might encounter. All of our guides are trained WFR rescuers with previous rescue experience. By conducting daily medical checks, we can prevent altitude-related problems from happening. A vast and complex medical kit is available at each camp, as well as oxygen and medicines.
History, present and experiences in Aconcagua
My experience with Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions was unbeatable. For several months before, I was reading several acomara reviews where all the professionalism of the people of acomara was mentioned. While we were with the guide of acomara Aconcagua expeditions in Nido de Cóndores, at 5,400 meters, where the first high-altitude camp is installed, the noses bleed, and the head seemed to explode. In the Berlin refuge, at almost 6,000 meters, a forced pass for the attack on the summit, the puna attacks with violence: vomiting, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite. The nights up there are terrifying! I also read about this in the acomara reviews, but I didn’t want to believe it until I was there. If you have been able to rest a minimum, before dawn, you take your gear and try to reach the top directly from Berlin or Colera-. You have to pass the ruins of the old Independencia refuge (6,300 meters), then El Gran Acarreo –a horizontal journey through great chaos of stone. (I had to turn around one of these places because I was already beginning to have hallucinations), Finally, La Canaleta, the prelude to the summit, is a steep rock at 6,700 meters of altitude that becomes eternal and gives access to the final ridge. After discussing it with the guides at Acomara, I never regretted the decision I made. When you get altitude sickness, there is only one remedy: go down, go down as fast as your feet allow. And in these situations, when you are grateful for having hired a serious company like acomara Aconcagua expeditions, those who have not followed that advice have paid it with his life. Cerebral edema is the second leading cause of death in Aconcagua. And here a bit of history. The most famous of the German Hans George Link, achieved several consecutive promotions, including the one in 1936 with his dog Cachilita and the one in 1940 with Adriana Bance, his wife, the first female to reach the top. In 1944, after repeating the feat, a storm killed them with cold as they descended the Canaleta. The southern wall of the sentinel is one of the great chasms of the Earth. Three kilometers vertical, with walls of ice, avalanches, glaciers, and unforeseen changes in the weather. It was defeated for the first time in 1954 by six French mountaineers. In 1972, four Valencians would become the first Spaniards to crown the south of the American colossus. Aconcagua became famous in Spain in the 70s at César Pérez de Tudela’s hands and the controversy that he aroused when he lowered the signature book of the summit in his backpack to show that he had climbed the south wall. But suppose the name of a Spanish mountaineer is inherently linked to that of this vast, dormant volcano. In that case, it is that of the Aragonese mountaineer Fernando Garrido, who set a world record for staying in height after spending 62 days, from December 15, 1985, to February 17, 1986, only at the summit. He lost 17 kilos in the experience, mostly from muscle mass. When he came down, he was the living picture of that famous chocolate advertisement with a photo of a chubby boy and another skeleton that said, “before and after.” Thanks to all the acomara reviews that I read and especially to the staff of acomara in Mendoza and the rest of the team of Acomara in Plaza de Mulas
My Experience With Snow And Winds On Aconcagua
In December, my cousin and I went on a mountaineering trip in South America. In the beginning, we climbed several 3000 m hills along a long route. Thanks to the acomara reviews, we decided to hire an Acomara Aconcagua expeditions. It was a movie adventure as the strong winds, low temperatures, and the duration of the ascent put our endurance and equipment to the test. But after many hours we had reached the camp. The next day, we began the climb to Canada. The guide from Acomara had warned us about the effects of altitude. For my part, I had read in some Acomara reviews that acclimatization is essential. After this challenging arrival in Colera, I was sure that I had the opportunity to reach the summit of Aconcagua, at least in terms of my level of physical condition. From my first contacts with the staff of acomara Aconcagua expeditions, we knew that altitude affects pressure and oxygen level in the air. At the summit of Aconcagua, only 40% of the oxygen remains at sea level, or 8.7%. How you can continue to function with a limited amount of oxygen depends on your physical condition. Acomara’s guide was quite clear in explaining that the way your body adapts to the change in attitude does not depend on the physical condition but on the genetic disposition and the quality of the acclimatization that you did. I had read in some acomara reviews that from altitudes of approximately 3000 m, you can contract simple syndromes of altitude sickness (such as headaches and dizziness). Acomara staff members at the base camp told us that at the Aconcagua altitude, the most severe diseases. Namely, high-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema are an objective danger if you are ascending too fast or if your body is very susceptible to altitude sickness, and it can be fatal. For this, I really could not prepare myself on the hills that I climbed in South America before reaching Aconcagua. In the first place, because the mountains within reach of my trip were below 3800 m. Secondly, because the body’s “memory” for acclimatization lasts only about two weeks, I have to start acclimatizing again when I am ascending Aconcagua. So our expedition was planned for 20 or fewer days. We have to give our bodies plenty of time to acclimate, even if we feel physically capable of continuing. We are also applying the “climb high, sleep low” technique. We hike to a higher camp to support acclimatization to higher altitudes but return the same day to sleep in a lower camp before continuing back forever.
The expedition guides of Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions prepared a training plan for me that details what is physically needed for Aconcagua. Thank you very much for all the help