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 – 6,962 m 23 ascents
Ojos del Salado – 6,893 m
Llullaillaco – 6,770 m
Mercedario – 6,720 m
Incahuasi – 6,638 m
Tupungato – 6,570 m
Cerro Cachi – 6,400 m
El Libertador (Cachi Massif) – 6,380 m
Chopicalqui (Peru) – 6,354 m
Hoygaard (Cachi Massif) – 6,185 m
Volcán Quewar – 6,130 m
Volcán San Francisco – 6,040 m
Tocllaraju (Peru) – 6,032 m
San Miguel de Palermo (Cachi Massif) – 6,030 m
La Hoyada / Meléndez (Cachi Massif) – 6,020 m
Cerro Plata – 6,000 m
Pilar Las Pailas (Cachi Massif) – 5,960 m
Nevado de Acay – 5,950 m
nevado de chani – 5896
Pellicelli (Cachi Massif) – 5,840 m
Pisco (Peru) – 5,752 m
Vallunaraju (Peru) – 5,686 m
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder / CPR
UIMLA Mountain Guide
Avalanche Rescue and Risk Management Training Level 2
