Aconcagua and the Southern Andes

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

Auteur
Jim Ryan is a chartered civil engineer with a passion for the outdoors, who has had several successful guidebooks and two works of fiction published. Jim's approach to guidebook writing is not simply to take the reader to the destination, but to provide them with a total experience. Geology, flora and fauna, the natural environment, and the folklore and history of the locality are very important to him. Jim splits his time between summers in Cork, Ireland, and winters in Nerja, Spain. He has been climbing the mountains of Andalucía for over 20 years. This guidebook is his way of repaying Nerja and Andalucía for many years of pleasure; his share of the proceeds from its sales go to local charities in Nerja.

Texte du rabat

Guidebook to climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. With descriptions for the Normal route (taking 12 days) or the Vacas Valley route (14 days). The treks cover difficult mountain terrain up to 6962m and are suitable for experienced walkers and mountaineers. Also features other treks in the southern Andes, including the Vallecitos and Tupungato ranges.