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Aconcagua Expedition 2007 |
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Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and the Western Hemisphere standing at 22,831 feet or 6959 meters. The 2007 Aconcagua Expedition will most likely proceed following the tentative itinerary below: |
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Proposed Itinerary |
Hotel/Camp |
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01 |
Depart USA for Santiago, Chile |
La Casa Roja |
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02 |
Day in Santiago, preparation for bus departure |
La Casa Roja |
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03 |
Santiago, Chile to Mendoza, Argentina |
Hotel Nutibara |
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04 |
Day in Mendoza for Buying Food and Official Formalities |
Hotel Nutibara |
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05 |
Final Preparations in Mendoza for travel to Penitentes |
Ayelen Hostel |
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06 |
Day in Penitentes; Hire Mules |
Camp |
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07 |
Approach to La Lena Camp (2950 meters) |
Camp |
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08 |
Approach to Casa Piedra (3250 meters) |
Camp |
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09 |
Approach to Plaza Argentina (Base Camp; 4200 meters) |
Camp |
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10-21 |
Climbing Days |
Camp |
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22-26 |
Contingency Days and Trek Out |
Camp/Hotel |
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27 |
Mendoza, Argentina |
Hotel Nutibara |
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28 |
Return to Santiago, Chile |
Happy House Hostel |
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29 |
Depart Santiago, Chile for USA |
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