Emilio Abudi
Hailing from Salta in northern Argentina, Emilio has been immersed in mountain travel and guiding since 2008. His passion for wild places shows up in every part of his work—from leading high-altitude expeditions to mentoring developing guides with an emphasis on environmental stewardship.
Trained through Argentina’s national mountain guide programs, Emilio has been guiding on Aconcagua since 2017 and spends each season leading trips across a wide range of terrain, from the arid Atacama Desert to the Patagonian ice fields. He brings a calm, supportive presence to every expedition and is dedicated to helping climbers build confidence and move safely through complex mountain environments.
In addition to his guiding work, Emilio has been an active member of multiple rescue operations and currently leads his local rescue team. His extensive field experience and commitment to safety underscore the professionalism he brings to every climb.
Significant Ascents
Aconcagua: 19 summits on the Normal, Polish, and Polish Traverse routes
Mercedario (22,241 ft), San Juan, Argentina
Ojos del Salado (22,615 ft), Chile
Cerro Llullaillaco (22,110 ft), Salta, Argentina. 4 summits via Normal and South Channel routes
Cerro Cachi (20,997 ft), Salta, Argentina
Chopicalqui (20,932 ft), Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Chachacomani (19,879 ft), Bolivia
Tocllaraju (19,790 ft), Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Vallunaraju (18,655 ft), Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Ishinca (18,143 ft), Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Cerro Cuerno (17,881 ft), Aconcagua Provincial Park, Mendoza, Argentina
Vallunaraju: 18,655 ft, PD, Peru
Urus Este: 17,799 ft, PD via the couloir, Peru
Pisco Oeste: 18,871 ft, PD+, Peru
Chopicalqui: 20,932 ft, AD, Peru
Toclaraju: 19,790 ft, AD, Peru
Lanin (Winter): Vertical Gain 8,530 ft, Chile
Llaima (Winter): Vertical Gain 5,413 ft, Chile
Villarrica (Winter): Vertical Gain 5,217 ft, Chile
Pakiukiuta: South Wall, Bolivia
Peinas (13,123 ft), Bolivia
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder / CPR
UIMLA Mountain Guide
