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When you reach the top — the highest point in the Western Hemisphere — you'll understand why people spend months preparing for this single moment.",[239,243],{"title":240,"description":241,"_key":242},"Summit day","Pre-dawn start from Camp Cólera (5,970m). Climb through the Canaleta scree gully to the summit ridge. Reach the summit of Aconcagua (6,960m). 8-12 hours ascending, 4-6 hours descending.","it08b1",{"description":244,"_key":245,"title":246},"Descend to Camp Cólera or Nido de Cóndores depending on conditions and the group's energy. 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Most teams are buzzing on the way down, swapping summit stories and planning their next objective.",[264,268],{"title":265,"description":266,"_key":267},"Weather buffer or descent","If weather delayed the summit, this is your backup window. Otherwise, descend through the high camps to Plaza de Mulas base camp.","it09b1",{"_key":269,"title":270,"description":271},"it09b2","Trek out to Penitentes","Final trek from base camp through the Horcones Valley to the park exit. Mules carry the heavy gear. Transfer vehicle waiting at Penitentes.",[273,278],{"_type":67,"alt":274,"asset":275,"_key":277},"Expedition camp tents at night on Aconcagua",{"_type":65,"_ref":276},"image-48d5d903009574266a3b518fa5c2bf823c5cb8b0-2000x1500-jpg","dde738992990",{"_type":67,"alt":279,"asset":280,"_key":282},"Aconcagua mountain peak on a cloudy day during descent",{"_ref":281,"_type":65},"image-62cd562c353f0b08aca50b62e6fbdced390f7876-934x1400-jpg","d79ca2425836","it09k2",{"description":285,"breakdown":286,"gallery":295,"_key":305,"days":306,"title":307},"Transfer back to Mendoza. Hot shower, a proper bed, and the best steak of your life — you've earned it. Time to reflect on what you've just done, swap photos with the team, and start planning whatever comes next.",[287,291],{"_key":288,"title":289,"description":290},"it10b1","Transfer to Mendoza","Drive from Penitentes back to Mendoza. Check into the hotel, shower, and decompress.",{"description":292,"_key":293,"title":294},"Optional group dinner in Mendoza. Argentine steak, Malbec, and stories from the mountain. 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If you can comfortably hike 8–10 hours with a heavy pack in hilly terrain, you're in the right ballpark.","fi01s1","block","fi01a1","Am I fit enough for Aconcagua?",{"_key":329,"question":330,"answer":331},"fi01a2","What training should I do before the expedition?",[332],{"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":333,"markDefs":334,"children":335},"fi01b2",[],[336],{"text":337,"_key":338,"_type":321,"marks":339},"Start 3–6 months before departure. Focus on heavy load-bearing hill walks (build up to 18–22kg), VO2 max training (running, cycling, rowing), and back-to-back long days on your feet. Stairmaster with a weighted pack is excellent. If possible, get prior altitude exposure above 5,000m — Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, or similar trips are ideal preparation.","fi01s2",[],{"answer":341,"_key":350,"question":351},[342],{"markDefs":343,"children":344,"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":349},[],[345],{"marks":346,"text":347,"_key":348,"_type":321},[],"Mules carry your heavy gear to base camp (up to 60kg). Above base camp, you carry your own kit between camps — typically 18–22kg including your sleeping bag, down suit, personal gear, plus a share of group tents, stoves, and fuel. Summit day is lighter (8–10kg) because you leave the tent behind.","fi01s3","fi01b3","fi01a3","How much weight will I actually carry?",{"_key":353,"question":354,"answer":355},"under18TravelPolicy","Can under-18s travel without an adult?",[356,364],{"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":357,"markDefs":358,"children":359},"under18TravelPolicyBlock1",[],[360],{"_key":361,"_type":321,"marks":362,"text":363},"under18TravelPolicySpan1",[],"No. Under-18s don't travel unaccompanied on our standard international group trips.",{"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":365,"markDefs":366,"children":367},"under18TravelPolicyBlock2",[],[368],{"_type":321,"marks":369,"text":370,"_key":371},[],"Rare exceptions are only considered for 16 or 17 year olds, and only where a parent or legal guardian is the contracting customer and payer, the operator agrees in writing, and the destination, transport, rooming and insurance checks all pass. Under-16s cannot join unaccompanied unless it is a dedicated youth or school trip.","under18TravelPolicySpan2",{"_key":373,"title":374,"faqItems":375},"fg02b4","On the Mountain",[376,388,400],{"_key":377,"question":378,"answer":379},"fi02a1","How bad is the altitude really?",[380],{"markDefs":381,"children":382,"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":387},[],[383],{"_type":321,"marks":384,"text":385,"_key":386},[],"Altitude is the single biggest challenge on Aconcagua — not the terrain, not the technicality. At 6,960m you're breathing roughly half the oxygen available at sea level. Most people experience headaches, nausea, and fatigue above 5,000m. The 18-day itinerary with built-in acclimatisation days gives you the best possible chance of adapting, but altitude affects everyone differently regardless of fitness. That's why our guides monitor your vitals daily.","fi02s1","fi02b1",{"answer":389,"_key":398,"question":399},[390],{"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":391,"markDefs":392,"children":393},"fi02b2",[],[394],{"marks":395,"text":396,"_key":397,"_type":321},[],"Mild altitude sickness (headaches, nausea) is common and manageable — your guides will adjust the pace and schedule. If symptoms become serious (signs of HAPE or HACE), the guides will make the call to descend. There's no ego in it — descending early is the right decision and potentially a life-saving one. Emergency oxygen is carried, medical support is on-site at base camp, and helicopter evacuation is available via the park rangers.","fi02s2","fi02a2","What happens if I get altitude sickness?",{"answer":401,"_key":410,"question":411},[402],{"markDefs":403,"children":404,"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":409},[],[405],{"marks":406,"text":407,"_key":408,"_type":321},[],"The mountain-wide success rate is around 30–40%. With a well-paced, 18-day itinerary and experienced guides, success rates are significantly higher — but we won't quote you a magic number because weather and individual altitude response are genuinely unpredictable. What we can say is that this itinerary, with its extra acclimatisation days and expert pacing, gives you the best realistic shot at the summit.","fi02s3","fi02b3","fi02a3","What's the summit success rate?",{"title":413,"faqItems":414,"_key":451},"Logistics & Costs",[415,427,439],{"_key":416,"question":417,"answer":418},"fi03a1","What's included vs not included in the price?",[419],{"_key":420,"markDefs":421,"children":422,"_type":325,"style":316},"fi03b1",[],[423],{"_key":424,"_type":321,"marks":425,"text":426},"fi03s1",[],"The expedition price covers everything on the mountain: guides, base camp facilities, all camp meals, mule transport, tents, medical support, and emergency oxygen. The main costs NOT included are: the Aconcagua climbing permit ($800–$1,500 USD), flights, travel insurance, personal gear, tips ($150–$350), and hotel in Mendoza. We're upfront about this because there's nothing worse than surprise costs after booking.",{"_key":428,"question":429,"answer":430},"fi03a2","How much does the climbing permit cost?",[431],{"_key":432,"markDefs":433,"children":434,"_type":325,"style":316},"fi03b2",[],[435],{"marks":436,"text":437,"_key":438,"_type":321},[],"The Aconcagua Provincial Park permit costs between $800 and $1,500 USD depending on your chosen route, the time of season, and your nationality. This is paid directly to the Argentine government and is not included in any operator's expedition price worldwide. We'll guide you through the permit process and timing to get the best rate.","fi03s2",{"_key":440,"question":441,"answer":442},"fi03a3","How much should I tip?",[443],{"markDefs":444,"children":445,"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":450},[],[446],{"_type":321,"marks":447,"text":448,"_key":449},[],"Budget $150–$350 per person for the full expedition. The usual split is $100–$300 for the guiding team and $20–$50 for porters and camp staff. Tips are pooled as a group at the end of the trip — your guides will let you know the protocol. Bring crisp US dollars in large denominations ($50s and $100s).","fi03s3","fi03b3","fg03c6",{"_key":453,"title":454,"faqItems":455},"fg04d8","Safety & Insurance",[456,489,501],{"_key":457,"question":458,"answer":459},"fi04a1","Do I need specialist insurance?",[460],{"markDefs":461,"children":466,"_type":325,"style":316,"_key":488},[462],{"href":463,"_key":464,"_type":465},"https:\u002F\u002Friseandshield.com\u002F?ref=mdkzogm","lnk01","link",[467,472,476,480,484],{"_key":468,"_type":321,"marks":469,"text":471},"fi04s1",[470],"strong","Yes — ",{"_key":473,"_type":321,"marks":474,"text":475},"fi04s2",[],"comprehensive travel and evacuation insurance covering mountaineering to 7,000m is mandatory. ",{"_type":321,"marks":477,"text":478,"_key":479},[],"You won't be allowed into the park without it. Your policy must cover helicopter evacuation from 5,500m. Standard travel insurance won't cut it — you need a specialist adventure policy. 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