Aconcagua Fast Track is a highly supported expedition that reduces the duration of our Aconcagua 360° Expedition into just two weeks. Time is saved by acclimatising at home using a hypoxic tent for four weeks prior to the expedition start date. Arriving in Mendoza you will transfer straight to base camp to commence your assent, descing via the same route. You will require previous mountaineering experience to 4800-5000m, combined with a high level of fitness, commitment, and determination.
UNDERSTANDING ACONCAGUA FAST TRACK EXPEDITIONS
Time away from home or work is always a difficult balance for high altitude expeditions. In recent years using a Hypoxic Tent at home to assist with pre-acclimatisation is gaining momentum as a way of reducing the time away.
The altitude tent goes above your bed for a minimum of four weeks to gain benefits equal to around 4-5000m. We will provide full instructions and a training programme to ensure maximum efficiency and safety in training. The system is delivered/collected by DHL

Our climbing Services are the very best and we have achieved outstanding summit success over many years. Highest quality base camp and food, porters to assist climbers in moving gear up the mountain, (porters carry group gear, tents, stoves fuel) The combination of our high-quality Base Camps, porter support, and pre acclimatization allows those climbing Aconcagua an excellent chance of reaching the summit. This route is non-technical.

Why Aconcagua Fast Track with Adventure Peaks

• 24 years of guiding Aconcagua with a very high Client success rate
• 100% client success rate on Fast Track Expeditions
• We use strong and specialist Expedition leaders on a high guiding ratio of 1:2 throughout the expedition
• Inclusive Hypoxic Training System
• High-altitude porters carry group equipment. (tents, stoves etc)
• High Altitude Porters carry 10 kg of your personal gear on fast Track Expeditions
• Adventure Peaks plans and organises its own expeditions with a regular team of Adventure Peaks Leaders. We are High Altitude Specialists and not just a trekking company. Unlike many, we are not re-selling someone else’s trip.
• High Quality Base camp services with exceptional food, Communal tent at camp 1, 2 and 3.
• Quality food. Our guides prepare meals at each camp using a variety of ingredients.
• Porters for the removal of the groups rubbish and human waste.

Previous experience/fitness

Climbing to almost 7000m is extremely physically demanding and should not be underestimated. It is frequently misjudged due to the incorrect assumption that because it is not technically difficult it will not be very physically and mentally demanding. You will need to be physically fit, have strong mental stamina, experience of wilderness camping, resilience to extreme weather and be capable of strenuous exercise for multiple days, even more so with the Fast Track. Despite a high level of infrastructure and support you should still be capable of carrying a 8-10 kg pack for about 6hrs during the approach from BC to High camp, although additional porter support is available at extra cost. You must expect to train for a successful and enjoyable ascent of Aconcagua!

Fast Track Expeditions do require you to have previous experience of wearing crampons and using an ice axe or select a private guide on summit day to fully support you and provide that added level of safety. You can gain appropriate experience through our Scottish Winter Expedition Skills held Jan-Mar each year or a similar course by another provider. Normally clints would have summited or experienced a 6000m Peak such as Mera Peak, Island Peak or Ecuador Volcanoes. Aconcagua is substantially more demanding than Kilimanjaro.

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Kit

You will receive an Adventure Peaks 120 litre kitbag to use on your expedition and to keep afterwards. (Please buy a small padlock to lock the zips at all times). (If you are a non-UK client or have been on a trip with us before, you will receive a logoed top in lieu of a kitbag. Please let us know your top size.

Aconcagua can be a very cold mountain therefore quality clothing, gloves and boots are essential for your own comfort and safety.

Boots – the best boots are Boreal G1 Lite’s, La Sportiva G2 or another double lined boot.

Gloves – Down over-gloves/mitts with a normal glove as an inner are recommended.

Clothing – on summit day good quality Insulated trousers and a down 7000m jacket are required. A down suite is too hot and unsuitable.

All of the above items can be bought or hired from Adventure Peaks.  Clients receive a 15% discount when purchasing equipment and clothing from the shop.

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