Aconcagua a climbing guide

Year: 1999 Format: 13x21 Pages: 144 Photos: b/w Aconcagua (6962 m., the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere) is a mountain with many faces. The normal itinerary along the northwest ridge is little more than a hiking trail; the southern face is defended by bands of broken rocks, ice cliffs and enormous avalanches, the scene of epic feats. This guide presents 27 destinations with different climbing routes in the Horcones, Relinchos and Vacas valleys. Information on equipment, permits, seasons, weather and high altitude health. Text in English with glossary in Spanish.