[net.rec] Aconcagua

mulbery@mot.UUCP (Bill Mulberry) (09/13/85)

In about a year from now, I hope to go down to South America to climb
Cerro Aconcagua in the Andes as well as take other excursions.  Have
any mountaineers out there tackled this mountain?  I would like to
get info to plan a successful expedition.  Things like the best ways
of getting down there, how long to plan the expedition, equipment,
climbing routes, special cautions & hazards to be aware of, etc.
Also, any good ideas on the best and effective ways to get into
good enough shape will be appreciated.  Thanks.
 
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lowell@fluke.UUCP (Lowell Skoog) (09/18/85)

I should probably mail this, but other people out there might be 
interested.  There is an article in the July-August, 1985 issue of 
SUMMIT entitled "Aconcagua's Normal Route" by Dan Leeth.  It has
just the sort of information you're looking for:  logistics, 
planning, route description, the works.

			Lowell Skoog
			John Fluke Mfg. Co. Inc.
			Everett, Washington