OSAT CASE* 97: Aconcagua

"Siga escalando montañas...y no deslize!"
(Keep climbing mountains…and don't slip!)

Aconcagua Library of Links

I believe the following to be the most comprehensive set links to web sites concerning climbing Aconcagua anywhere on the Internet. If you know of an Aconcagua resource on the web which is not listed here, please e-mail me.

If your are seriously researching climbing Aconcagua, you may also be interested in our bibliography of books and magazine articles.

Reference Sites Concerning Aconcagua

The Official Aconcagua Home Page direct from Argentina in English or Espanol! History, services, etc., maintained by the Los Andes Online e-zine.
Another Aconcagua home page, this by guide Luis Alberto Parra - Espanol only, English version under construction.
Aconcagua sketch map provided by one of the guide services
GPS waypoints for the Ruta Normal; thanks to Jonas Högström-we used 'em!
GPS waypoints for the Polish Glacier approach from our trip.

Aconcagua Photo Album

Our own photos from OSAT Expedition
A fabulous set of photos from Ric Otte's collection.
Pictures of the south face and east (Polish Glacier) side (NOT Bolivian Andes as stated!)
An Aconcagua portrait, by Lars Eric Bolstad, and the source of the background for this site.
Four pictures by Chapman Outdoor Photography
Pictures from the 1995-96 Swedish Expedition
Pictures from the 1995-96 TCM Expedition
Pictures from Prof. Wang's 1995-6 climb

Aconcagua Climb Reports on the Internet (listed in reverse chronology)

Personal reports of own January 1997 OSAT Expedition and description of 1997 climbing conditions.
1997 Alpine Ascents International climbs reported on MountainZone.com - we met their Team II at Puenta del Inca
February 1996 Mtn. Travel Sobek guided climb on Ruta Normal (Craig Earnshaw)
World Expeditions January 1996 climb with a few "facts" crossed up - Polish approach, RN finish
Thometz Cordero Mountaineering (TCM) 1995-6 expedition fully plugged into the web - several good resource pages! Polish approach, RN finish.
Prof. Wang's 1995-6 solo climb on Ruta Normal
Swedish 1995-96 Ruta Normal climb - this site has a wide variety of info
A brief report of the December 1995 Colorado Mtn. Club climb on Ruta Normal. Ten of 12 summitted!
Jennifer Zulski's summary of the January 1995 Expedition Inspiration breast cancer survivors' climb led by Laura Evans
A brief report of a 1993-4 Ruta Normal climb (M. Adrian)
Itenerary of 1993-94 German/Austrian expedition
1993 RMI Polish Glacier climb as related by Sierra Club member B. Falk
Detailed report of a 1993 Ruta Normal climb with link to a detailed equipment list (Bartley)
Report of a February 1993 Ruta Normal climb (S. Smith)
Another 1993 Ruta Normal climb with lots of advice (H. Haertig) and an echo site
1987 Ruta Normal climb with lots of advice (P. Green)
Russian 7 Summits Project - superficial report (Echo site)

Advertisements for commercial Aconcagua climbs, or others' plans

AAI climb - has good background on the Polish Glacier route
ADventure Expeditions offering a January 1997 trip on either the Ruta Normal or Polish Glacier route (Echo)
Adventures International takes Vacas approach for either Normal or Polish climb, offering 4 dates in the '96-'97 season
Adventuras Patagonicas offers trips using the Polish approach
Damian Benegas of Patagonian Brothers Expeditions, who we hoped would salvage and return some of our gear left at Camp2--but we haven't heard from him!
Exploración y Aventura of Valencia Spain
International Mountain Guides' has three 1997 trips planned, led by Phil Ershler
Mountain Adventures offers a January 1997 climb
Mountain Madness offers climbs on Ruta Normal
Mountain Travel/Sobek site lists both 1997 and 1998 climbs
Palo Verde Trekking/Mountaineering in Cordoba Argentina
Professional Mountain Guides expedition offerings
REI climb referenced by Deep River and Adventure Travel Worldwide
Itinerary for a proposed guided Polish Glacier climb by Southwest Adventures .
Local (Argentinian) guides, muleteers, and services

Link Returns - mountaineering web sites with links to OSAT CASE '97

Backcountry Home Page Trip Reports includes our trip
Expeditions Now! global climbing expedition information center lists us
Bartley Adventure has a terrific set of mountaineering links, including one to here!
Expedition News mentions OSAT CASE '97 in its December 1996 issue
Rec. Travel Library links to us.
…and of course, the OSAT Homepage.

"Keep climbing mountains and don't slip"
Last update: 3/4/97

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