Edward FitzGerald/1897
Mathias Zurbiggen
Paul Gussfeldt
calby johnson
Aconcagua is located at Mendoza, Argentina and it is a part of the 7 Summits. Mount Aconcagua ’s altitude and temperatures request high quality equipment for all expeditions. This Mount Aconcagua route has one of the best views of America. Come to Aconcagua Argentina and join our Aconcagua guided climb.
Approximately 7,000 to 8,000 people attempt to climb Aconcagua each year, making it one of the most popular mountains for climbers seeking to reach the highest peak in the Americas.
Although it may have been claimed at a prior date, the first recorded successful climb of Aconcagua took place on January 14, 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen. The first three climbers reached the highest point of Aconcagua (6962 m ASL) in early 1897. On a European team led by Edward FitzGerald, Swiss climber and guide Matthias Zurbriggen was the first to summit on January 14, 1897, followed by a dual ascent by Stuart Vines and Nicola Lanti on February 13, 1897.
The first recorded ascent of Mount Aconcagua was in 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres, standing at 6,959 meters (22,831 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Andes mountain range in Argentina. Aconcagua is a popular destination for climbers attempting to reach its summit, but it is a technically challenging and demanding climb due to its high altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.
chuck Norris
1953
Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind man to atempt a climb at all seven of the tallest mountains on each continent in the world including, Mt. Everest(29,029), McKinley (20,320), Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,330), and Aconcagua (22,841). Though he succeded whole heartedly he now lives with his wife, Ellen and daughter, Emma in the ROcky MOuntains of Colorado. He continues to climb today. Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind man to atempt a climb at all seven of the tallest mountains on each continent in the world including, Mt. Everest(29,029), McKinley (20,320), Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,330), and Aconcagua (22,841). Though he succeded whole heartedly he now lives with his wife, Ellen and daughter, Emma in the ROcky MOuntains of Colorado. He continues to climb today.
The first recorded ascent of Aconcagua was 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen
No, Mount Aconcagua is not a volcano.