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Furtenbach Adventures

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Arrival at the Airport in Mendoza and transfer to the hotel. Get together with the mountain guide and other participants, mutual briefing of the exact itinerary of the upcoming days in a cosy atmosphere.

DAY 1: Mendoza (760m)

Transfer from Mendoza to Las Cuevas in private Shuttles, 2-3h. Last preparations for our climb (as for example collection of the permit). Dinner and overnight in Las Cuevas (flight to the basecamp this day if the conditions are good)

DAY 2: Mendoza – Las Cuevas (3151m)

Transfer to the entrance of the Horcones Valley Park and helicopter flight to the Basecamp Plaza Argentina (if not already yesterday).

DAY 3: Las Cuevas – Basecamp Plaza Argentina (4200m)

Today we are off! Ascent to Camp 1 (4877m) through a stunning landscape following the 360° route. After arriving we enjoy the first high camp and then return to basecamp for sleeping.

DAY 4: Basecamp Plaza Argentina – Camp 1 – Basecamp Plaza Argentina (4200m)

acclimatisation day Basecamp – Camp 1 (4877m)

DAY 5:

DAY 6: acclimatisation day Camp 1 – Col (5300m)

Ascent from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5456m). We will settle in Camp 2 – sourrounded by stunning scenery.

DAY 7: Camp 1- Camp 2 Guanacos (5456m)

Spare day for bad weather or acclimatisation at Camp 2 to start on the next day with much more power.

DAY 8: Restday

Ascent to the beginning of the polish glacier to Camp 3

DAY 9: Camp 2 Guanacos – Camp 3 (Polish Glacier) 5850m

Today we want to climb the summit. We have to get up very early and start our direct way crossing the polish glacier to the highest point of South America. The way includes snow, ice flanks up to 50° and an exciting rock chimney to climb, so variety is guaranteed. While Walking up we have a fantastic view. The last meters, we walk on a ridge and will meet the mountaineers, who did the ascent on the normal route. From the summit you will enjoy the view with the Andes, deserts and sometimes you can even see the pacific ocean too. After these stunning moments we descend on the normal route down to camp 2.

DAY 10: Camp 3 – SUMMIT (6962) – Camp 2 Guanacos

Today we will do a rapid descent to basecamp.

DAY 11: Camp 2 – Basecamp

When the weather is good, we want to fly out by a helicopter. While doing so, we have the possibility to enjoy the fantastic view on Aconcagua for the last time. After the flight, we ride back to Mendoza in a van. Once arrived, we can relax and celebrate our successful expedition together.

DAY 12: Basecamp – Penitentes – Mendoza

If you have changeable flights, it is possible to leave today, if a spare day is not needed.

DAY 13: Spare day for bad weather

Individual flight back home or to an ongoing Destination.

DAY 14: Adiós Argentina!

Aconcagua

Aconcagua Flash™ Polish Glacier

Ctss Climbing The Seven Summits

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Mule assisted day hike to first trekking camp, Pampa de Lenas (9,490ft | 2,893m)

Day 4

Mule assisted day hike to second trekking camp, Casa de Piedre (10,640ft | 3,243m)

Day 5

Mule assisted day hike to Base Camp at Plaza Argentina (13,840ft | 4,218m)

Day 6

Rest and acclimatization Day at Base Camp (13,840ft | 4,218m)

Day 7

Load carry to Camp 1 (16,400ft | 5000m) and return to Base Camp. About 2.5miles each way

Day 8

Move to Camp 1 with gear. Overnight at Camp 1

Day 9

Load carry to Camp 2 (18,000 ft | 5,486m) and return to Camp 1 to sleep. About 2 miles each way.

Day 10

Move to Camp 2 with gear. Overnight at Camp 2

Day 11

Load carry to Camp 3 (19,740ft | 6,016m) and return to Camp 2. About 1.4 miles each way.

Day 12

Day 13

Move to Camp 3 with gear. Overnight at Camp 3

Day 14

1st potential summit day. Summit Elevation: 22,841 ft, 6,962m Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft, 945m Distance Traveled one way: 1.9 miles

Day 15

Descend to Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas (14,400 ft, 4,389m), finishing the traverse of Aconcagua.

Day 16

Trek out from base camp to Penitentes and drive to Mendoza, arrive late. 18 miles, 30 km

Day 17

Day 18

Day 19

Day 20

Meet in Mendoza. You can arrive at any time, check in, rest and shake off the jetlag

Day 1

Meet for breakfast. Guide Briefing and Gear Checks. Free time to explore Mendoza. Team Dinner

Day 2

Finalize permits and group transport to Penitentes (8,500ft | 2,591m)

Day 3

Aconcagua Guided Team Climb And Traverse

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Summitclimb

Penitentes to Confluencia, 3300m (10,827’): Breakfast at hotel, private transport to the National Park, trek 3-4 hours to camp

Acclimatization hike to Plaza Francia, 4150m (13,615’): Day hike to Plaza Francia, camp at Confluencia

Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas, 4300m (14,108’): Hike 18km (11miles) to the next camp. Walking time: 5-8

Acclimatization hike to Plaza Canada, 4900 meter (16,076’)

Plaza de Mulas to Plaza Canada, 4900meter (16,076’): Hiking time: Approximately 4 hours

Plaza Canada to Nido de Condores, 5600m (18,373’): Hiking time: Approximately 5 hours

Nido de Condores to Colera, 5950m (19, 520’): Hiking time: Approximately 3-4 hours

Colera – Summit – Colera – 6962meter / 22,841’: Start around 2am. Average round trip time is 12 hours

Plaza de Mulas to Mendoza: Hiking time: 8 hours

Arrival to Mendoza, 900m (2,953’):Transfer from airport to hotel and have dinner with the team

Drive to Penitentes, 2300m (7,546’): Orientation meeting and gear check, rent/buy and necessary equipment, and acquire permits

Inka Expediciones

Our expedition begins in Mendoza, Argentina. On your arrival to the international airport
in Mendoza, an INKA Expeditions representative will be waiting for you. After receiving
you, he will drive you to your Hotel and after you rest, a group meeting will follow and
you will be introduced to your guides and team members.
Accommodation: Hotel double or triple room / Transportation: Airport – Hotel in
Mendoza.

DAY 01 Mendoza – Altitude: 760 m.

After breakfast we will go to get the entrance fee at the Aconcagua Park Office. Then
after organizing your luggage, we will be transported with the guides to Inka’s office to
meet the staff and finalize arrangements; pay the remaining balance, get the required
vouchers. From the office, we will be driven along a picturesque road to the mountain.
After 3 hours of travel, we arrive to Puente de Inca, where we will spend one night. In
the afternoon, we prepare the equipment for transportation to the base camp by mules.
This day is concluded with dinner and rest.
Transportation: Mendoza – Penitentes / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 02 Mendoza / Puente de Inca – Altitude: 2700 m.

During this day we start the approaching from Puente de Inca to Pampa de Leñas.
After a night in Puente de Inca, we are transported to the entrance of Aconcagua Park,
Punta de Vacas. On this day, we trek from 4 to 5 hours up to the camp Pampa de Leñas
(2950 m). This is where we meet up with our equipment and we assemble the
dormitory tents. After refreshment, we enjoy dinner.
Transportation: Penitentes – Punta de Vacas – Accommodation: Double Tents Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner

DAY 03 Puente de Inca / Pampa de Leñas –Altitude: 2950 m.

In the early morning we prepare our equipment again to be transported by the mules
and we have a large breakfast. On this day, we advance towards an intermediate camp,
passing through the Quebrada de Vacas, for 6 to 7 hours where you see the Quebrada
de Relinchos Stream. This is where we will be able to see the first sight of the Western
Face of the Aconcagua. This place is named Casa de Piedras (3250 m) and it is where
we spend our last approaching night, from Base Camp. Again we assemble the
dormitory tents and then we have dinner.
Accommodation: Double Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner

DAY 04 Trekking to Casa de Piedra - Altitude: 3250 m.

This is the last day of approaching to Plaza Argentina (4190 m). We start trekking for
5 to 6 hours, going through the margins of the Relincho Stream and ascending the
steep slope of the same name, which takes us to Inferior Plaza Argentina. This is where
we will be able to see the last native vegetation before climbing towards the glaciers,
where Plaza Argentina is placed. At this camp, we meet up with our personal
equipment, the INKA Expeditions staff and the modern infrastructure domes that will
assure us a comfortable stay; we also start preparing for the ascension.
Accommodation: Double Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner

DAY 05 Trekking to Plaza Argentina - Altitude: 4200 m.

At Plaza de Argentina we rest and use the day for acclimatization. This is a good
opportunity to get to know the Camp, take a shower and explore the area. We get
together with the guide, do a medical checkup, reorganize and review the equipment,
prepare the loads, the fuel and food for transportation for the next day. This is the
moment to get to know the climbers from other parts of the world and to meet the
people that work at the camps.
Accommodation: Double Tents / Dormitory Dome– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 06 Rest day at Plaza Argentina - Altitude: 4200 m.

Keeping backpacks as light as possible we continue to take our supplies higher, this is
important to make acclimatization easier. During the load transportation to the high
camps, we reach a level of 5000m. This is a hard day, where we will be walking for 6
hours ascending on easy terrain. This is when we start enjoying the real beauty of high
altitude, ascending higher and higher, obtaining an spectacular view of the Quebrada
de Relinchos and the Horcones Valley. Then we return to Base Camp.
Accommodation: Double Tents / Dormitory Dome – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner

DAY 07 Carry of equipment to Camp 1 - Altitude:4900 m.

After the hard days of carrying and climbing, we rest and recover our energy at Base
Camp. We want everyone to have the best possible chance to acclimatize and make
the summit.
Accommodation: Double Tents / Dormitory Dome– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 08 Rest day at Plaza Argentina - Altitude:4200 m.

After breakfast we start our ascent. After a 5 to 6 hour walk on easy terrain we arrive

to Camp 1 (5000m). We grab our suppliers that we brought the day before and assem-
ble the camp. We will then divide the loads in order to carry the following day. We rest

then and have dinner.
Accommodation: Double Tents – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner

DAY 09 Ascent to Camp 1- Altitude: 4900 m.

We carry food and fuel to Camp 2 (5500m). This program helps us keep our backpac-
ks as light as possible and continue with our gradual acclimatization to altitude. During

the load transportation to high Camp 2, we reach a level of 5500m. Besides this effort,
it is very important to control our body adaptation to altitude and the evolution of our
acclimatization. Then we return to Camp 1, have dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Double Tents – Meals: Breakfast, LunchBox & Dinner

DAY 10 Carry of equipment to Camp 2 - Altitude:5500 m.

We have breakfast and start the ascent from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5500m). We meet
with the load that we brought two days before and assemble the camp before we load
division for carrying the following day. We then rest and have dinner.
Accommodation: Double Tents– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 11 Ascent to Camp 2 - Altitude: 5500 m.

This day is dedicated to improving the acclimatization to altitude. The guide may
propose different activities according to the condition of the group. We take the
opportunity to rest and give our body more opportunities to acclimatize.
Accommodation: Double Tents– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12 Acclimatization at Camp 2 - Altitude: 5500 m.

After a very early breakfast, we start ascending for around
4 hs to camp 3, Plaza Canadá, strategically situated because for its altitude and cover from winds. 
From there, you can see unforgettable sights of the highest peaks of the Central Andes. The Guide individually
reviews each member of the group and gives his final recommendations. We also plan
the final strategies for the last day of ascension. We have dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Double Tents– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 13 Carry equipment to Camp 3 - Altitude: 5970 m.

The day begins at 5:00 am. This is the most demanding day of our expedition. We
continue on the Normal Route up to Independence Refuge (6380 m). This is normally
where we see the first sun rays of the day. We ascend the "Portezuelo del Viento"
where we can experience strong winds, even on calm days. We pass by the superior
part of the Western face and climb "La Canaleta", a 300 m channel that takes us to
edge of the summit. From here we go through the Filo del Guanaco, which leads us to
the summit. There we can directly observe under our feet the Southern Wall of the
Aconcagua. An indescribable feeling
of satisfaction takes over as we reach the summit at 6962 m, where is waiting for us
a 360° view and the experience of achievement that you only finally understand once
you reach it. After sharing these moments of accomplishment and emotion with our
expedition mates we then return to camp 3.
Accommodation: Double Tents– Meals: Breakfast,

DAY 14 Summit day - Altitude: 6962 m.

We consider these two days spare days in case of bad weather. If we do not use them,
we can stay at Base Camp to rest and enjoy the mountain.
Accommodation: Double Tents– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 15 Reserve day

DAY 16 Reserve day

We descend to Plaza de Mulas, the biggest camp in all the Aconcagua Park. Our team
will be waiting for us with a special reception. From this base camp you’ll see a unique
sunset that makes the west face of Mt. Aconcagua look like it is on fire! We enjoy the
surroundings and later we have a celebration dinner.
Accommodation: Double Tents / Dormitory Dome– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 17 Descent to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp- Altitude:4300 m.

We have breakfast and then start the descent from Plaza de Mulas to Puente de Inca
through the Horcones Valley. From there we have the graet view of the magnificent
South Wall of Mt. Aconcagua. In Puente de Inca there will be a private transport waiting
to take us to the hotel in Mendoza City.
Transportation: Horcones – Puente de Inca – Mendoza – Accommodation: Hotel in
Mendoza double or triple room – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box.

DAY 18 Return to Puente de Inca / Mendoza

Breakfast at the hotel. End of services.
Accommodation: Not included – Meals: Breakfast.