Gabriel Fracchia
Born in the city of Mendoza, synonymous with Aconcagua, Gabriel Fracchia is a seasoned mountain guide with Alpine Ascents and dedicated climber. With a career spanning over two decades, he has extensively explored and climbed prominent peaks in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Throughout this time, he has undertaken challenging rock and ice itineraries, including pioneering several first ascents in Patagonia, which has garnered recognition in the mountaineering community. In addition to guiding successful expeditions each year with Alpine Ascents, he continues to progress mountaineering as a whole. He has made notable contributions to esteemed mountaineering publications and has been acknowledged by the Argentine Ski and Mountaineering Federation (FASA) for outstanding achievements in the central Andes region. Well-regarded in the local community, his extensive knowledge and practical experience in guiding, coupled with his commitment to the craft, have established him as a respected and reliable guide.
Significant Ascents
Aconcagua 22,831 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Mt Pissis 22,578 ft (La Rioja and Catamarca, Argentina)
Mt Huascarán 22,204 (Yungay, Peru)
Tupungato Volcano 21,817 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Nevado Sajama 21,463 (Sajama, Bolivia)
Mt Illimani 21,122 ft (La Paz. Bolivia)
Mt Ancohuma 21,085 (La Paz, Bolivia)
Mt Illampu 20,892 (La Paz, Bolivia)
Parinacota Volcano 20,930 ft (Parinacota, Bolivia)
Mt Huayna Potosi 19,973 (La Paz, Bolivia)
San Francisco Volcano 19,738 ft (Catamarca, Argentina)
Nevado Laguna Blanca 19,724 ft (Catamarca, Argentina)
Alpamayo Creek 22,791 ft (Huaylas, Peru)
Mt Vallunaraju 18,655 ft (Huaraz, Peru)
Nevado Condoriri 18,530 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
Cerro Vallecitos 17,943 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Nevado Huarapasca 17,757 ft (Ancash, Peru)
Pequeño Alpamayo 17,799 ft (Jutihuaya, Bolivia)
Cerro Negro 17,601 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Rincón 17,598 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Tolosa 17,552 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Maipo Volcano 17,270 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Tres Gemelos 17,011 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Agustín Alvarez 16,896 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Colorado 16,788 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
FIRST ASCENTS:
Peak Negro Pabellón 20,039 ft – SE face (D+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Marmolejo Volcano 20,039 ft – E face (AD+) (Argentina/Chile)
Cerro Plata 19,550 ft – South face, direct central (D+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Vallecitos 17,943 ft – South face, Cascada del Viento (MD+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Blanco 16,801 ft – SE (AD+) and direct South (AD+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Santa Elena 16,568 ft – the S line (AD) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Mirador del Valle 18,077 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Union 16,830 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
Cerro Adolfo Calle 14,009 ft (Mendoza, Argentina
Certifications
Mountain Guide (E.P.G.A.M.T. “Cnel. Valentín Ugarte”, I.E.F.)
Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
Avalanche Rescue Course (AST1 & ANENA-PREVENTURA)
Snow-Meteorological Observer (ANENA-PREVENTURA)
I had a great expedition. We had a blast, were very safe, and successfully summited. I had never done an expedition like this, and it was a fantastic experience. My guides put the interests of the group first and adhered to what they said the first day: #1 was safety, #2 was fun/enjoyment, and #3 was summiting.
