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Aconcagua and the Southern Andes: Horcones Vall, Ryan..
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- PublishedOn
- 2018-02-12
- Title
- Aconcagua and the Southern Andes: Horcones Valley (Normal) and V
- ISBN
- 9781852849740
- EAN
- 9781852849740
- Book Title
- Aconcagua and the Southern Andes : Horcones Valley (Normal) and Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) Ascent Routes
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press
- Item Length
- 6.8 in
- Edition
- 3
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Features
- New Edition
- Genre
- Travel, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- South America / Argentina, Mountaineering, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Hiking
- Item Weight
- 7.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 184 Pages
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Product Information
Guide to climbing 6962m Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere (and in the world, excluding Asia). Suitable for fit experienced mountaineers, both the 12-day Normal (Horcones Valley) route and the 14-day Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) route are described, along with several other treks in the Southern Andes in the Aconcagua, Vallecitos and Tupungato areas and near Santiago in Chile. Ascent of Aconcagua requires little technical expertise, but climbers must acclimatise to the altitude and to the cold Advice on permits, preparing for high-altitude mountaineering, equipment, food and water, hiring guides and mules, acclimatisation and staying healthy Overview information, route description and tips drawn from the author's wealth of experience Other treks include ascents of Tupungato, the Maipo Volcano and El Plomo Background notes on geology, history, culture and wildlife Things to do in Mendoza and Santiago, including information on local cuisine and wine tasting
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cicerone Press
ISBN-10
1852849746
ISBN-13
9781852849740
eBay Product ID (ePID)
243111427
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Aconcagua and the Southern Andes : Horcones Valley (Normal) and Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) Ascent Routes
Number of Pages
184 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
South America / Argentina, Mountaineering, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Hiking
Illustrator
Yes
Features
New Edition
Genre
Travel, Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Width
4.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Number of Volumes
64 Vols.
Edition Description
New Edition
Lc Classification Number
Gv199.44.A72
Table of Content
Contents Index of maps and illustrations Map key Map of South America Area maps in this guide Aconcagua - Normal and Vacas Valley Routes Routes to the summit Summary of camps Summary comparison of Normal and Vacas Valley Routes Table of co-ordinates and elevations Foreword by Sebastian Tetilla Preface A note on the third edition Introduction The mountain in context Two trekking routes Location Geology Topography Maps and co-ordinates Wildlife History Climbing history Trekker/climber profiles Weather When to go Getting there Preparations Acclimatisation Guides and trekking companies Part 1 The ascent of Aconcagua Mendoza to Puente del Inca Mendoza The road to Puente del Inca Aconcagua routes The Normal Route The Vacas Valley Route Summit day The long walk out Other routes Part 2 Acclimatisation near Aconcagua, ?Vallecitos and the Maipo Volcano Treks in the Aconcagua area Puente del Inca and Los Penitentes A walk to the Statue of Cristo Redentor Horcones Valley to Plaza Francia Routes at Vallecitos Vallecitos Ski and Mountain Lodge Lomas Blancas (3850m) Cerro Vallecitos (5770m) The Maipo Volcano Part 3 The Tupungato area Tupungato The Andes' Great Mountain Tupungato routes Tupungato via Chile and Rio Colorado Tupungato Provincial Park Wilderness Trek to Friar's Col Part 4 The Santiago area Santiago Santiago City In and around Santiago Routes near Santiago El Morado Valley La Campana National Park El Plomo (5430m) Provincia and San Roman Appendix A Maps, guidebooks and further reading Appendix B Checklist of essential gear Appendix C Guides and mountain services Appendix D Accommodation and local facilities Appendix E South American cuisine Appendix F Wine tasting in Argentina and Chile Appendix G Spanish-English language notes
Copyright Date
2017
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