At 6962m, Aconcagua is the highest peak outside the Himalayas and is accessible for both trekkers and mountaineers. The approach through Santiago and Mendoza is attractive with scope for equipping expeditions, and meeting the contrasting cultures in the region. Jim Ryan's book concentrates on the ascent of Aconcagua by the normal and Polish Glacier routes and great attention is given to preparation, equipment, health and handling the effects of altitude and the tough Andean climate.In addition, the trekking and mountaineering opportunities throughout the southern Andes are highlighted with treks in the Valecitos, Tupungato ranges and in the area around Santiago and Aconcagua itself, as well as background information to the region and its opening up as a climbing and trekking area.This is the most complete and up to date guide to the area and should materially improve the chances of completing the ascent safely and having an outstanding trip.
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Jim Ryan is a civil engineer by profession. He has a particular interest in geology and a passion for the mountains. Aconcagua and its region made a significant impression on him on his first journey there in 1999. Noting the lack of information on one of the world's great mountains he returned on two further expeditions to produce this book.
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This review is from: Aconcagua: Ascent routes and expeditions in the Southern Andes (Cicerone British Mountains) (Paperback)
This little book includes less information about the climbing the summit of Aconcagua than what you can find free on the internet in five minutes. It should never have been published
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Plaza de Mulas, Los Penitentes, Vacas Valley, Punta de Vacas, Plaza Argentina, Friar's Col, Buenos Aires, Puente del Inca, Plaza Francia, South America, Camp Canada, Rocas Blancas, Casa de Piedra, Pampa de Leñas, Horcones Valley, Nido de Condores, Rio Colorado, Rio Azufre, Polish Glacier, Piedra Numerada, Christ the Redeemer, Inka Expediciones, Horcones Inferior Glacier, Tupungato Provincial Park, Rio de Las Tunas Browse Sample Pages:
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