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Why Climb with Alpine Ascents on Aconcagua?

Aconcagua (22,829ft/6,962m) Argentina

Aconcagua Overview


In over 20 years of guiding Aconcagua, only a handful teams have not reached the summit - with a team success rate of about 90%.
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Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia. Read More

Prior climbing experience is recommended, view our list of prerequisites: Read More

Are You Ready?
Read a Letter from Senior Guide Willi Prittie regarding the challenges faced by the prospective Aconcagua climber. Read More

We climb Aconcagua using the nontechnical Vacas Valley Route Read More

Why Climb With Us?

Alpine Ascents Success on Aconcagua:
Detailed logistics have been developed and honed over the last fifteen years by Willi Prittie and Alpine Ascents' staff. Read More

Our 2011-2012 season had 11/11 teams reach the summit and we encourage you to contact former Aconcagua team members.

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What Former Climbers Say...


"Alpine Ascents has truly made Aconcagua a home away from home. If someone wants an honest chance to summit this amazing mountain, there should be no other choice in the world except for Alpine Ascents." - Chris F. >>Read More

Base Camp and Beyond

Read our day to day itinerary for this expedition. Our schedule has been finely honed over the past 20 years.

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This is a demanding expedition and excellent physical condition is required. Read about training for this climb.

Schedule and Prices


See our Schedule for the 2012-2013 season along with current prices and what is included in your expedition costs.
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Sign up for this trip over the phone or fill out an application online:
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