HERNÁN RIOS
Hernan was born in the province of Buenos Aires, but had an international childhood, traveling the world with his parents. He quickly developed a love for traveling and exploring, that evolved into the passion for climbing and guiding that brought him to Alpine Ascents. Hernan’s independent climbing career developed into a passion for wandering the mountains with others. He came to Mendoza in 2005 to pursue training in guiding with the prestigious Argentine Association of Mountain Guides, and began work as a porter and guide in the Cordon del Plata and on Aconcagua. Hernan has guided with Alpine Ascents since 2020, and is known for his intimate knowledge of the mountain and his constant energy supporting our climbers. When not guiding on Aconcagua, Hernan also enjoys ski instructing and guiding on ice and rock. He also maintains a busy personal climbing career, climbing year round in Argentina, Chile, Spain, Italy, and France.
In addition to guiding our Aconcagua expeditions, Hernan has also worked and trained in the Pacific Northwest, and climbed Denali with our Alpine Ascents Senior Staff. Among his achievements in the mountains, he made or repeated some of the most difficult routes in the Andes mountain range. Undoubtedly, Hernan is one of the best guides on Aconcagua, not only for his professionalism, but also for his passion to bring the mountain to all those who seek adventure.
Significant Ascents
Mount Aconcagua, (20 Guided Expeditions, 16 + Summits by three routes) Mendoza, Argentina.
Cerro Incahuasi, 6638 mts, northwest route.
Denali, West Buttress, Alaska, USA
Mount San Francisco, 6005 mts, (summit in a day), Catamarca, Argentina.
Mount Vallecitos, 5550 mts, Palas de nieve route, Mendoza, Argentina.
Mount Cuerno, 5450 mts, northwest route, Mendoza, Argentina.
Mount El Plata, south face, 5968 mts, Mendoza, Argentina.
Mount Lomas Amarillas, 5300 mts, and Franke – Lomas Amarillas traverse, Mendoza, Argentina
Mount Baker, 3286 mts, normal route, Washington,USA.
More than 15 climbs by different routes in the Central Andes with peaks over 6000, 5000 and 4000 meters, and also climbs in Spain, France and Italy.
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
Leave No Trace Trainer
2013 AAGM (Asociación Argentina de Guías de Montaña) Certified Mountain Guide.
Certified Guide AAGM – UIMLA (Union of International Mountain Leader Associations).
Excellent, very organized; virtually hassle-free. The guide was top notch – world class – excellent -very confident; in control, excellent source of information, very patient and very helpful to all.
