Kathmandu, Aug 3: Seven Summit Treks, a leading Nepal-based adventure operator, has announced the Aconcagua expedition for winter 2025.
Led by experienced mountain guide, Jakob Urth, SST expresses commitment to providing expert guidance, safety and logistic support.
With its extensive experience in high altitude expeditions, SST assures climbers of making the journey a success by providing high-quality services. The expedition will kick off from 5 January to 14 February 2025.
With his extensive knowledge and skills, Jakob, who has guided 18 successful expeditions on Aconcagua, can be trusted in his leadership to cut through challenges of the ascent.
The Aconcagua expedition promises awe-inspiring views, and a taste of high-altitude adventure for both experienced climbers, and those seeking to push their boundaries, said SST.
Departure dates:
1st group:
From 5 January to 23 January 2025.
2nd group:
From 27 January to 14 February 2025.
Aconcagua
Located in the Andes mountain range in Argentina, Aconcagua (6,961 metres) is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia. The first attempt to climb the mountain by Europeans was made in 1883 by a team led by the German geologist and explorer Paul Gussfeldt. He approached the peak through the Rio Volcan. He made two attempts on the mountain by the northwest ridge and reached an elevation of 6,500m.
The first recorded ascent of the mountain took place in 1897 by a European expedition led by the British mountaineer Edward FitzGerald. FitzGerald failed to stand atop the peak himself over eight attempts between December 1896 and February 1897. However, the Swiss guide of the expedition, Matthias Zurbriggen reached the summit on 14 January. On the final attempt a month later, two other expedition members, Stuart Vines and Nicola Lanti reached the summit on 13 February.
