The Route

Day 4: Confluencia / Plaza Francia

| | Posted On Thursday, December 31, 2009

The group will trek to Plaza Francia, base of the south face of Mt. Aconcagua. Here, they will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. They will return to Confluencia. This trekking is considered as part of the acclimatization process, fundamental in the expedition.

GPS location Date/Time:12/31/2009 16:16:56

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Latitude:-32.70103
Longitude:-69.9598


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Day 3: Puente del Inca / Confluencia Camp

| | Posted On Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Puente del Inca (click for info)   


The group will be taken to the entrance of the Park in a private van. There the permits will be presented and you will start with the trekking to Confluencia Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up your tent with your partner and will be able to rest.



GPS location Date/Time:12/30/2009 17:25:48

Latitude:-32.75847
Longitude:-69.96727

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GPS location Date/Time:12/29/2009 20:25:56

| | Posted On Tuesday, December 29, 2009


Latitude:-32.82468
Longitude:-69.90933

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GPS location Date/Time:12/29/2009 18:54:58

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Latitude:-32.82599
Longitude:-69.89614


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Day 2: Mendoza/ Puente del Inca

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Before going to Puente del Inca, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides’ assistance. They will spend the night in Puente del Inca hostel. In the afternoon, the mules are loaded and prepared for the following day.

Day 1: Mendoza

| | Posted On Monday, December 28, 2009

Expedition company will be waiting for Matt & Paul to arrive at the airport to take them to the hotel. On this day, their guide will check their mountain equipment and accompany them to rent any additional items necessary for trek.


Arrival in Mendoza

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Hope you had a good day today.  I am writing as often as I can before we don´t have access day after tomorrow.  Had a relaxing day today.  We ate her in the hotel and had a good vegi sandwich.  Took a walk around town.  Beautiful trees lining all of the streets.  Sat by the pool for a while.  Lennard and Leslie got here about 6pm and we all went out for dinner.  All been sitting around jabbing.  About to go to bed. I will attempt to call sometime in the morning tomorrow if I can.  At least sometime tomorrow.