Aconcagua

Aconcagua by Rj Secor

* Climbing routes to Argentina's -- and South America's -- highest mountain * Guidebook includes 27 routes from three major approaches * Thoroughly researched advice on lodging, permits, equipment, seasons, weather and more * The only English-language guidebook for climbing Aconcagua, South America's highest mountain Reaching the highest summit in South America requires careful preparation and detailed instruction. R. J. Secor draws upon his extensive climbing experience to give mountaineers all that's necessary to top Aconcagua's 22,841-foot peak. This guidebook features comprehensive information on recommended equipment, safety and health precautions, and conservation issues. It details both the popular and less-traveled routes on Aconcagua reached via the Horcones Valley, South Face, and Vacas and Relinchos Valleys. Also included are a climbing history of Aconcagua and a glossary of valuable Spanish climbing phrases.

A comprehensive guide to climbing the Western hemisphere's highest peakIncludes many useful photographs and sketches, and helpful touches.-- Climbing magazine

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ISBN 13	9780898866698
ISBN 10	0898866693
Title	Aconcagua
Author	Rj Secor
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mountaineers Books
Year published	1999-10-01
Number of pages	144
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