ACONCAGUA: A Short Film

[@LinusWilson]

Glad to see the bus station. Inka wants to charge folks $300 one-way to Penitentes. Y’all needed to leave earlier on summit day (i woulda left at midnight). Also you rushed up the Mt too fast. What was ur original plane connections? I’m not sure I understood the bag issue.

[@RFE812]

I heard that geography classes in certain other countries teach people that Aconcagua & Denali are on the same continent.

[@KenMathTeacher]

Awesome video, I plan on doing this trek in a few years. When did you go? The weather seemed very favorable. Do you have any advice you would give in hindsight?

[@4estmoreland]

Appreciate it! If you are coming from sea level get on Diamox before the trip to help with acclimatizing (we did not). Make sure you set aside ample time for weather, lost luggage, and acclimatizing. Bring light nutritious snacks, vitamins, electrolyte packets, etc for high altitude low mineral water content. Just have fun and don't put too much stress on yourself and spend some time in Mendoza at the vineyards or in town after to explore and meet the locals.

[@KenMathTeacher]

@@4estmoreland Thanks Forrest! Will do!

[@1121gsm]

Very nice video. I've done Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest Base Camp, and Inca Trail to MP. I'm trying to decide if I want to attempt Aconcagua. Did you do this on your own or did you have a guide? It didn't seem too cold. Do you know what the temp was at about 20,000 feet? I didn't see crampons--did you wear them? Ice axe? Double plastic boots? Thanks.

[@4estmoreland]

1121gsm Yes. We went unguided and without didn't use any drugs to acclimatize but it may have hurt us in the end. The days were perfect but it does get cold at night and when the sun isn't hitting the mountain. Our friend had to turn back from his summit push do to frostbite. We brought crampons and plastic boots. No ice axe. Temp around 20 degrees F when near the summit. We were lucky enough to get really clear weather other than wind. Thank-you for the compliment. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@1121gsm]

@@4estmoreland Thanks for your quick reply. What other mountains/training have you done to prepare for this climb? I hope your friend recovered from his frostbite. Hands, toes, nose? What piece of equipment did he need that he didn't have. Did you need mittens or gloves? On the load carries up to Camp 2 and 3 (I think) how much did your packs weigh and how far did you go on each load carry? I salute you for your courage to tackle this mountain on your own but I would have to have a guide. Thanks again for communicating with me. It really helps with my decision whether or not to try this. And of course my finances will make a big difference.

[@4estmoreland]

1121gsm I hadn't climbed anything over 12,000ft before this. It was our first shot at mountaineering. I trained with 85 lb ruck at 1,500ft doing hill and stairs. It was his feet. Make sure you bring hand/toe warmers. Yes mittens are needed. Around 40lbs or more when we moved gear up.

[@1121gsm]

@@4estmoreland Thank you very much. Good luck on your future adventures.

[@brianortiz2671]

Wow!!