BY Rami Rasamny | October 16 2023

ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

🌍 Aconcagua Expedition – Everything You Need to Know! | Talking Outdoors with Rami Rasamny

🏔️🎒 Thinking about climbing Aconcagua? In this full-length episode of Talking Outdoors, Life Happens Outdoors founder and veteran team leader Rami Rasamny breaks down what it takes to climb Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America. From altitude challenges to best time to climb Aconcagua, this episode covers everything you need to prepare for this extreme high-altitude expedition. Check out the full episode where we cover:

✔️ How hard is it to climb Aconcagua? ✔️ How long does it take to climb Mount Aconcagua? ✔️ Aconcagua climb difficulty – What makes this expedition unique? ✔️ Best time to climb Aconcagua – When should you go? ✔️ What a mountaineer might experience on an Aconcagua climb ✔️ How to train for an Aconcagua expedition ✔️ Aconcagua guided climb – Why professional guidance is essential ✔️ What to expect from the Aconcagua mountain climb

📍 What is the Aconcagua Expedition? Standing at 6,961m (22,838ft), Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and one of the Seven Summits. The Aconcagua climb is a demanding high-altitude trek that does not require technical mountaineering skills but presents serious weather and altitude challenges. But how long does it take to climb Aconcagua? When is the best time of year to attempt the ascent? We cover everything to help you prepare for this incredible adventure!

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📢 Let us know in the comments: Have you climbed Aconcagua? What was the biggest challenge you faced?

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