Mount Aconcagua

• Normal Route
• NEW!!! Polish Glacier Traverse
• Vacas Valley Route
• Acclimatization Programs
• Trek to Plaza de Mulas
• Trek to Plaza Francia
• Two Days In Aconcagua
• Adventure in Aconcagua 1 day
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• Mt. Plata Expedition
• Horseback Riding Across Los Andes
• Horseback Riding up to Paso Piuquenes
• Ojos del Salado

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Feet

• 2 Pairs of comfortable hiking boots
• 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropilene)
• 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropilene)
• Neoprene booties with sole (for river crossing. Sandals as Tevas are also ok)

Legs

• 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropilene or nylon)
• 1 Fleece pants (full length side zipper recommended)
• 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length side zipper recommended)
• 1 Pair of comfortable trekking pants
• Shorts (optional)

Upper Body

• 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (polipropilene or capilene)
• 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polartec 100 or 200, or similar)
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Warm jacket for -15°C / 5°F (down recommended)
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex)
• Cotton T-shirts or shirts
• 1 Turtleneck or multifunctional head wear of synthetic material (buff or similar)

Head

• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat (wool or fleece)
• A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and side protection)

Hands

• 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropilene or capilene)
• 1 Pair of insulated finger gloves

• Sleeping bag for -15°C / 5°F (down or polarguard)
• Sleeping mat /Thermarest or similar, full length recommended)
• Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid brust)

• 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred)

• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor)
• Two water bottle (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended) or hydrating system (Camelback or similar)
• Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended)
• Sunscreen (never less than factor 35)

Optional items

• Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

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