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	Mount Aconcagua climbing and trekking expeditions - Services and logistic - Aconcagua - Andes - Mendoza - Argentina
		Mount Aconcagua (6962 meters above sea level) is located in the Argentine Republic, at 69º 59´ West longitude and 32º 39´ South latitude, in what is called Aconcagua Provincial Park in the province of Mendoza.
		Aconcagua is a preferred destination due to the physical and psychological demands it poses to climbers, its climate and the beauty of the surrounding scenery.
		Aconcagua Provincial Park is one of the three high-mountain parks in Mendoza, along with Tupungato volcano and Diamante lagoon.
	www.aconcaguaexpeditions.com /ingles/1/introduccion.htm (703 words)

	Aconcagua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cerro Aconcagua is located in Argentina and is the highest mountain in The Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the highest peak outside of Asia and one of the Seven Summits.
		The Aconcagua River rises on the southern slope and flows west, meeting the Pacific Ocean 20 km north of Valparaíso, Chile.
		The mountain was created by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American plate during the geologically recent Andean orogeny, however it is not a volcano.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aconcagua (447 words)

	Aconcagua
		Cresting 22,841 feet, Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western hemisphere, standing ready as a formidable challenge for any adventurous climber.
		Mt Aconcagua is a high altitude climb, extreme weather changes coupled with a long expedition at altitude make this a climb not to be underestimated.
		Add to this the fact that Aconcagua is located in the culturally rich country of Argentina and has close ties with the long-ago Incan civilization, a stimulating trip is on the horizon.
	summitexpeditions.com /aconcagua.htm (167 words)

	Aconcagua Climb with International Mountain Guides
		In choosing International Mountain Guides for your Aconcagua climb, you are choosing the highest quality expedition, the most capable and qualified guides, and a highly personalized guide service that strives towards Safety and Success as our two main priorities.
		The summit of the Stone Sentinel, or Aconcagua, is the highest point on Earth outside of the Himalayas and a coveted prize for many mountain climbers.
		Aconcagua is always VERY DEMANDING physically, but this gives us a route that is not technically difficult.
	www.mountainguides.com /aconcagua.shtml (843 words)

	Aconcagua: Background: Aconcagua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The 6,962-meter-high Mount Aconcagua is one of the highest peaks in the world, the highest outside Asia.
		Mount Aconcagua is located in the province of Mendoza, in western Argentina.
		Over the years, the number of expeditions arriving at Mt. Aconcagua Provincial Park, eager to face the challenge of height, strong winds and extreme temperatures, have increased steadily, making it one of the most popular destinations among mountain climbers the world around.
	w3.phoenix.k12.or.us /pes/aconcagua/intro.html (166 words)

	Aconcagua - San Juan Aventura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Aconcagua is the highest peak of the America’s and the Southern Hemisphere making her perhaps the most frequently climbed peak in South America.
		Aconcagua can be combined with other peaks within the region but in itself is a sizeable objective, her notorious weather systems can turn any ascent into an epic with little or no warning.
		Aconcagua’s sister peak, Ameghino is often overlooked by climbers who are focused upon climbing Aconcagua.
	www.donmercedario.com.ar /mountainsaconcagua.html (446 words)

	KL Adventure : Mt Aconcagua : All Aconcagua
		Mount Aconcagua 6,959m (22,841 ft) is the highest point in the Americas and second of the 7 summits outside Mt. Everest in the Himalayas.
		Aconcagua, lies entirely on the Argentinean side of the central Andes, a natural border that divides Chile and Argentina in South America.
		Aconcagua has 3 frequent routes The Northwest route, commonly known as the Normal route, follows the Horcones valley and is the most crowded and possibly the easiest one, mainly because of its access from Puente Del Inca.
	www.kladventure.com /eng/aconcagua (428 words)

	Aconcagua - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Aconcagua, highest peak in the western hemisphere, located in the Andes Mountains of western Argentina, near the border with Chile.
		The Cerro Aconcagua is located in Argentina and is the highest mountain in The Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the highest peak outside of Asia and one of the Seven Summits.
		Aconcagua Expeditions - expediciones - Mount aconcagua -monte...
	encarta.msn.com /Aconcagua.html (154 words)

	Aconcagua climbing, Aconcagua expeditions, Aconcagua guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		We climb Aconcagua via the Guanacos route because it is much less travelled and safer therefore giving you a better chance of success.
		Aconcagua is a dream of many...let Natural High Alpine Adventures help you achieve your dream.
		This great snow, ice and rock covered mountain rises to an altitude of 6962 metres (22,841ft.) and is the highest point in the western and southern hemispheres.
	www.naturalhighalpine.com /trips/aconcogua.shtml (758 words)

	Aconcagua: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
		We have news that...generally known in that Province of Aconcagua, he is a native of Colombia, tall of...
		Aconcagua is part of this plan as it will give experience of climbing...
		ACONCAGUA akonka gwa, peak, 22,835 ft (6,960 m) high, Mendoza prov., W Argentina, in the Andes, near the Chilean border.
	www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/aconcagua.jsp?l=A&p=1 (1325 words)

	Alpine Ascents International Aconcagua Climb
		He reached the south summit of Mount Everest in 1995, and is making this attempt Aconcagua for the sheer adventure of it, as well as a warm up to his upcoming attempt on Everest.
		At 22,829ft, Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Americas, and the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia.
		Aconcagua is a part of the Parque Provincial Aconcagua which protects over 71,000 hectares of mountainous terrain.
	classic.mountainzone.com /climbing/2000/aconcagua_h (1153 words)

	BBC - essex Features - Climbing Mount Aconcagua
		Aconcagua is part of the "seven summits" circuit.
		Mount Aconcagua is 22,841ft high and is located in the province of Mendoza, in western Argentina.
		It is one of the highest peaks in the world and isn't a mountain to be sneezed at, many attempts to sumit the peak fail.
	bbc.co.uk /essex/features/mountain_climb/climbing_mount_aconcagua.shtml (235 words)

	Mountains of Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Mount McKinley is a mountain in south central ___________________.
		Mount McKinley is the highest peak in ________________ ____________________.
		Aconcagua is the highest peak in the _____________________ hemisphere.
	www.pcsb.k12.fl.us /teachnet/jfredricks/mountainsless1.htm (1067 words)

	Mount Aconcagua, Climbing Aconcagua, Aconcagua Guides
		Mount Aconcagua is the place for all your mountaineering fantasies of summiting a giant mountain can become reality.
		Mount Aconcagua will test your abilities as a climber, challenge your character and make you into a better person and climber.
		Mount Aconcagua stands out among the mountain range and it is said that primitive people before us named it "Ackon Cahuak", which means the Stone Sentinel.
	www.destination360.com /south-america/argentina/aconcagua.php (577 words)

	Career Gappers :: Climbing Mount Aconcagua
		I was to have an attempt at climbing Aconcagua, that had now been a dream of mine for six years.
		The third morning in base camp I woke without the headaches and knew that my body had adapted and that it was time to further acclimatise by trips up to the higher camps during the day but to continue sleeping at the same altitude at night.
		Aconcagua is not a beautiful mountain, at least not via the normal route.
	www.gapyear.com /25plus/climbing_mount_aconcagua.html (1694 words)

	Aconcagua - Peakware World Mountain Encyclcopedia
		Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Western hemisphere, located in western Argentina, near the Chile border.
		Aconcagua is a gigantic mass of rock, not picturesque in the traditional Alpine sense, but magnificent by its size alone.
		It dominates the sky west of Santiago, Chile's capital city, and is visible from the Pacific coast, 100 miles away.
	www.peakware.com /peaks.html?pk=1895 (117 words)

	Aconcagua Expeditions - Aconcagua, Climbing, Trekking, Mountaniering, Andes, Heber Orona
		The Aconcagua Provincial Park is located at 180 kms.West of the city of Mendoza.
		The Aconcagua provincial Park is also important place due to the glaciers, water resources and archeological sites that it includes.
		The Aconcagua mountain is entirely in the Aconcagua territory, Mendoza, Department of Las Heras.
	www.aconcagua.ws (460 words)

	Mount Aconcagua Mendoza (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the two Americas.
		Also, the relative humidity of the air is very low, and the thickness of the atmospheric layers in this area of the world have peculiarities that cause these effects.
		The Aconcagua is an appropriate place for the climber to prepare and test himself before going on to try eight thousand meters mountains.
	www.cuyo.com /altamontana/aconcagua_en.asp (757 words)

	Aconcagua Climbing Expedition Guided by Alaska Mountaineering School
		AMS has researched and climbed many of the routes on Aconcagua and found the False Polish to be the most suitable for our objective for a remote and challenging route.
		It is generally agreed that the practical climbing season on Aconcagua begins in December and lasts through to the end of February.
		Aconcagua is a tremendous challenge for people with the experience and physical and mental stamina to enjoy the rigors of expedition life.
	www.climbalaska.org /aconcagua.html (3566 words)

	BBC - essex Features - Climbing Mount Aconcagua
		Aconcagua is part of the "seven summits" circuit.
		Mount Aconcagua is 22,841ft high and is located in the province of Mendoza, in western Argentina.
		It is one of the highest peaks in the world and isn't a mountain to be sneezed at, many attempts to sumit the peak fail.
	www.bbc.co.uk /essex/features/mountain_climb/climbing_mount_aconcagua.shtml (235 words)

	Acampar - Trekking & Aventura
		Mount Plata (19.685,04 ft. above sea level) is set in Cordillera Frontal and it can be seen from Mendoza city, at 49,71 mi on the west side.
		This is the highest mount of the Cordón del Plata where there are also peaks of 13.123,36 ft and 16.404,20 ft.
		The route skirts the mount to reach Piedras Negras, where there’s a junction with the regular route to the top.
	www.acampartrek.com.ar /expedicion_eng.html (951 words)

	Air Pressure and Mount McKinley
		The air pressure atop Mount McKinley is lower than is found at the same elevation on other high mountains in temperate latitudes.
		Using that entry, one must be an average of 989 feet higher on Aconcagua to observe the same pressure as at the summit of Mount McKinley - 21,309 feet.
		Thus from the bottom row of Table 1 it is possible in late June for the air pressure at Mount McKinley's summit to be observed on Aconcagua's slopes in December and February at the same 20,320 foot elevation.
	www.cohp.org /ak/notes/pressure_altitude_simplified_II.html (917 words)

	Bend's Nancy Knoble climbs Aconcagua
		In 1995, while standing on top of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Western Hemisphere, Nancy Knoble decided to change her life.
		She organized a group of survivors to climb with a group of recent college graduates to send the message that young women need to be aware of the prevalence of breast cancer.
		Although McKinley is not as high as Aconcagua, it presented no less of a challenge because of the Arctic weather notorious for keeping climbers from reaching the summit.
	www.traditionalmountaineering.org /News_Knoble.htm (1635 words)

	Climbing Mount Aconcagua - EcoAndes Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Aconcagua (6959 meters) is one of the greatest mountains in the world and it attracts mountaineers from all over the globe.
		It is the highest in America and the mountain's major difficulties are it's altitude and it's unpredictable weather which some times can be very severe, so the attempt to the summit requires a very good physical preparation and the use of very good climbing equipment.
		Ascend to the summit of Aconcagua and descend to Berlin Camp.
	www.ecoandestravel.com /Ar02.html (408 words)

	Información de Aconcagua - ACONCAGUA SPIRIT Expediciones
		The Aconcagua is from all over the world a landmark in the dreams of the mountain's men that pawn its soul surrendering to the challenge of courting of its mystic beauty.
		The entrances to the main camps of the Aconcagua are carried out for the Horcones's valley that takes to the Plaza Francia and Plaza de Mulas and for the Vacas's valley that takes us to Plaza Argentina, to the foot of the Glacier of the Poles.
		In Aconcagua, as all the big mountains, the climate is difficult to predict.
	www.aconcaguaspirit.com.ar /ingles/info.htm (1247 words)

	Adventure Land and World Travel Resources
		Aconcagua Expeditions.com is the most complete website with information and services about Mount Aconcagua.
		Located at the foot of Mount Aconcagua, in Mendoza - Argentina, we provides you guided climbing and trekking expeditions to Aconcagua with all services by Normal Route or Polish Glacier Route.
		We can provide you complete logistic services in Aconcagua Park (equipment, mules, porters, international transfers, etc.) Safety, higher chances of success, commitment to the environment and society, better food and equipment and permanent presence in the park are the hallmarks of our expeditions.
	www.outerquest.com /adventures/oq.cfm/admin/landlinks (810 words)

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