Etymology: Either comes from the Arauca language word for "comes from the other side," or Quechua words meaning "White Sentinel," or "Sentinel of Stone."
Height: 22,841 feet.
First Known Attempt at Climbing: Party led by Paul Gussfeldt in 1883.
First Known Summit: Matthias Zubriggen on January 14, 1897.
Climbing Season: Between November 15th and March 15th, with the most popular timeframe being late November or late February.
Climbing Routes are shown below:
Estimated Prices: $850 - $5000.
More information about Aconcagua (including stories and pictures) shall come at a later date Dios mediante.
Until next time readers,
Adam
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