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Aconcagua Expedition False Polish´s Glacier or
Traverse Route -
"Las Vacas Valley" - NE FACE
Itinerary
| FALSE POLISH GLACIER |
| DAY |
ACTIVITY |
Altitude
(m / f) |
| 1 |
Arrival in the City of Mendoza. Private shuttle from airport to Mendoza Hotel. Purchase Permits. Review, rent or buy equipment. Welcome Dinner. |
700 / 2.297 |
| 2 |
Travel from Hotel in Mendoza to Hotel in Penitentes. Lunch in Valle Uspallata (in route to Penitentes) |
2.750 / 9 .022 |
| 3 |
Shuttle from Penitentes to Punta de Vacas. Trekking from Vacas Valley entry (2400m) to Pampa de Leñas (2850m) |
2.850 / 9.350 |
| 4 |
Trekking to Casa de Piedra (3200m) |
3.200 / 10.499 |
| 5 |
Trekking to BC = Plaza Argentina (4200m) |
4.200 / 13.780 |
| 6 |
Restday BC - Plaza Argentina (4200m) |
4.200 / 13.780 |
| 7 |
Carry -> C1 (4800m) -> Return BC - Plaza Argentina (4200m) |
4.800 / 15.748 |
| 8 |
Restday BC - Plaza Argentina (4200m) |
4.200 / 13.780 |
| 9 |
Climb to C 1 (4800m) |
4.800 / 15.748 |
| 10 |
Carry -> C 2 (5600m) -> Return to C 1 4800m |
Alternative
Climb to C1 1/2, 5300 |
5.600 / 18.373
5.300 / 17.388 |
| 11 |
Restday C 1 (4800m) |
Carry -> C2 (5600m) Return to C11/2 -5300 |
4.800 / 15.748
5.600 / 18.373 |
| 12 |
Climb to C 2 (5600m) |
Climb to C 2 (5600m) |
5.600 / 18.373 |
| 13 |
Climb to C 3, Rocas Blancas (6100m) |
Climb to C 3, Rocas Blancas (6100m) |
6100 / 20.013 |
| 14 |
Possible Summit Attempt 1, return C3 or C 2 |
Possible Summit Attempt 1, return C3-2 |
6.962 / 2 2.841 |
| 15 |
Possible Summit Attempt 2, return C3 or C 2 |
Possible Summit Attempt 2, return C3-2 |
6.962 / 2 2.841 |
| 16 |
Possible Summit Attempt 3, return C3 or C 2 |
Possible Summit Attempt 3, return C3-2 |
6.962 / 2 2.841 |
| 17 |
C3 or C 2 -> BC - Plaza Argentina |
Traverse
C3 to Plaza de Mulas |
4.200 / 13.780 |
| 18 |
Descend to Pampa de Leñas
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Descend to Confluencia Camp |
3.200 / 10.499 |
| 19 |
Pampa Leñas -> Vacas Valley entry -> Mendoza. Farewell dinner and handing out of certificates |
Confluencia to Puente del Inca -Mza. |
700 / 2.297 |
| 20 |
Private shuttle from Aconcagua Hotel to Airport. Final services |
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700 / 2.297 |
Note: This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, acclimatization, weather days and rest days are always a possibility while on a climbing expedition.
Dates
| Open expeditions Season 2006 – 2007 |
| December |
January |
February |
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5th. to 24th |
1st to 20st |
SERVICES – Standard Program FALSE
POLISH´S GLACIER ROUTE
Included
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Private shuttle from airport to Mendoza Hotel and vice versa.
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Two (2) nights in Mendoza Hotel /Aconcagua Hotel **** (www.hotelaconcagua.com), double occupancy rooms with breakfast included.
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Welcome and Farewell dinner-lunch in Mendoza (Drinks Include only one Mineral water )
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Help in obtaining the necessary climbing permits.
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Transportation in private vehicles from hotel in Mendoza to Penitentes and back.
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Lunch in Valle Uspallata in route to Penitentes. (Drinks Include only one Mineral water )
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One (1) night lodging in Hotel Penitentes, double occupancy rooms, includes dinner (Drinks Include only one Mineral water) and breakfast.
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Transportation from Penitentes to Valle de las Vacas trailhead.
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Mules for the transport of equipment from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza Argentina and back, or from Plaza de Mulas to Puente del Inca (Traverse route). Limit of 30 Kg. per person.
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Food and drinks in Pampa de Leñas, two (2) nights. Food and drinks in Casa de Piedras, one (1) night.
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Food, drinks and base camp service in Plaza Argentina, with a limit of up to five (5) nights. Includes: private mess tent with tables and seats, all necessary dishes, served meals, cook, equipment storage tent for use while group is at the higher camps, electric lights, permanent radio communication, toilet tent.
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Food and drinks in Confluencia, one (1) night in total; including Geodesic Domes with real beds, carpeted floors, heating system, hot shower, and a toilet seat bathroom. Our camps also have solar energy system, VHF and BLU communications, and our meals are prepared following strict standards of hygiene and contain high nutritional value. They assure the right amount of carbohydrates and protein, everything the body needs to perform at high altitude, yet easy to digest. We also cater to vegetarians upon request.
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Food, drinks and base camp service in Plaza de Mulas, one (1) night in total; including private mess tent with tables and seats, all necessary dishes, served meals, cook, equipment storage tent for use while group is at the higher camps, electric lights, permanent radio communication, toilet tent.
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Includes High quality four season tents (North Face, Mountain Hard Wear), stoves, cookware and dishes.
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All necessary food for the high camps.
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Bilingual high altitude mountain guide and assistants (depending on the size of the group, our suggestion Ratio 1:3)
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Medical Kits during expedition.
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Radio for permanent communication between base camp, Mendoza and Puente del Inca to be able to co-ordinate different logistical issues, reservations and when necessary rescues or evacuations.
You are responsible for
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Airfare and airport taxes to and from Mendoza. Bus tickets to and from Mendoza.
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Climbing permits.
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Food and drink not mentioned in Itinerary
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Personal porters.
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Individual gear.
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Extra costs as a result of abandoning of the expedition.
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Medical or traveler’s insurance. Costs as a result of an emergency rescue.
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Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, mail, telephone calls and other items not mentioned above)
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All other services not listed as Included.
Note
The above are all the services included in the Standard Program, which is the most affordable
option that still covers all the services and safety measures needed to carry out an activity of this kind.
Should a client prefer a more customized package or any additional services, not included in theStandard Program, we would be more than happy to accommodate to their needs.
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