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2009 Aconcagua Expedition

November 2008 - Posts

  • 2009 Aconcagua Expedition Itinerary

           
      12-Jan Flight to Mendoza, Argentina  
       
      13-Jan Arrive in Mendoza. Check equipment and have team meeting at hotel.  
       
      14-Jan Obtain permits and supplies. Travel to Penitentes and stay at Hotel Ayelen  
       
      15-Jan Begin hike at Punta de Vacas, hike 7 miles to La Lena shelter.  
       
      16-Jan Hike 8.2 miles to Casa de Piedra.  
       
      17-Jan Hike 6 miles to Plaza Argentina (Base Camp).  
       
      18-Jan Rest day and acclimatization.  
       
      19-Jan Carry cache to Camp 1 (16,400 feet) and return to Base Camp.  
       
      20-Jan Move to Camp 1  
       
      21-Jan Rest day and acclimatization  
       
      22-Jan Carry to Camp 2 (19,355 feet) and return to Camp 1  
       
      23-Jan Move to Camp 2  
       
      24-Jan Rest day and acclimatization  
       
      25-Jan Optional move to Piedra Bandara (High Camp) at 20,997 feet  or summit attempt  
       
      26-Jan Summit Attempt  
       
      27-Jan Summit Attempt  
       
      28-Jan Summit Attempt  
       
      29-Jan Descend to Plaza Argentina  
       
      30-Jan Return to Punta Vacas and Mendoza  
       
      31-Jan Return to Punta Vacas and Mendoza  
       
      2-Feb Return Flight to the United States  
           

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