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Mendoza
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Mendoza
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Tango Club in Mendoza
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Buying Climbing Permit in Mendoza
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Lunch on the Road
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Argentinean Countyside
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Hotel at Penitentes
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Start of Trek up the Vacus Valley
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Vacus Valley
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Vacus Valley
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteers arriving at Pampa de Lenas
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Mules arriving at Pampa de Lenas
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Ranger Station at Pampa de Lenas Camp - 8,200'
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteers cooking our Dinner
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteers cooking our Dinner
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteers enjoying a bebidas
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteer
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Muleteers with Mules with our Gear
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Mules with our Gear
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Treking up the Vacus Valley
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Treking up the Vacus Valley
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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First View of Aconcagua
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Casa Piedra - 9,200'
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Camp at Casa Piedra - 9,200'
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Crossing the Vacus River
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Crossing the Vacus River
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Second River Crossing
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Trek from Casa Piedra to Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Dinner at Plaza Argentina
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.
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Plaza Argentina - Taking the Trash Out!
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and one of the 7 Summits. I have summited twice - 2005 and 2008 via the False Polish Traverse route.
Aconcagua has a mixed reputation as a 'slag heap' and a challenging climb depending on your experience. I found it a fun climb a great way to gain high altitude experience without all the Himalayan hassles.