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Equipment

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Below is a non detailed version (this is only for “packing your bags”). Once you sign up we will send you a complete equipment list with some example of model and brand. It is very important that every member arrive with the appropriate equipment. Although there are equipment stores in Argentina it may be difficult to find what you’re looking for. If you are buying new garments for this expedition, get the modern lighter gear.

Feel free to download a copy of the equipment list here.

Items marked with :
** are available for rent.
* are available for purchase.

Head

  • Ski Goggles**
  • Balaclava*
  • Warm fleece or wool hat*
  • Glacier glasses*
  • Extra pair of sunglasses (these don’t need to be glacier glasses)*
  • Hat or cap with neck protection for sun on the approach days
  • High U.V. Buff (optional)
  • Neoprene face mask

Hands

  • Fleece liners
  • Gore-Tex ski gloves
  • Expedition Mittens**

Upper Body

  • (2) Polypropylene or wool top – one medium weight and one expedition weight
  • (1) Fleece, softshell or synthetic insulated jacket
  • (1) Insulated vest (optional)
  • Ultralight wind jacket (optional)
  • Gore-Tex parka
  • (1)Expedition Down Parka with down hood**
  • Long sleeve lightweight cotton type shirt for the hike in

Lower Body

  • (2) Polypropylene or wool bottoms – one lightweight and one expedition weight
  • (1) One pair of schoeller or nylon soft shell pants
  • Insulated over pants or fleece pants with full side zips**
  • Lightweight Gore-Tex pants with full side zips

Feet

  • 2 pair of socks for the approach
  • 3 pair of sock combinations (in addition to above)
  • Gaiters
  • Down or synthetic booties (optional)**
  • Double plastic boots**
  • Light weight hiking boots, trekking shoes or trail runners
  • Sandals or neoprene booties.

Sleeping

  • Down or synthetic sleeping bag, rated -10 degrees F (-26 degrees C)**
  • Compression sack for sleeping bag
  • Thermarest pad with repair kit

Backpacks and other bags

  • Internal frame backpack**
  • Day pack*
  • Some medium and large stuff sacks
  • 3 heavy-duty plastic bags
  • 1 large and 1 extra large duffel bags**
  • An assortment of Ziploc bags

Miscellaneous

  • Trekking poles or ski poles (MANDATORY)**
  • Bandanna for sun protection and cleaning glasses, optional if you have a Buff
  • Chemical hand warmers 2 pairs (purchased in most outdoor stores)
  • Ear plugs (for those windy nights or snoring tent mates)
  • Potable aqua (1 bottle)
  • Mole foam or skin for treating blisters (MANDATORY)
  • (1) roll of athletic tape (MANDATORY)
  • Knife with built in scissors for cutting mole foam/skin.
  • Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Consider bringing Zinc oxide if you burn easily.
  • Head lamp with extra batteries
  • Toiletry items (toothbrush/toothpaste, baby wipes-very useful! & tampons)
  • (2) Lip balms (chapstick with SPF)
  • (2) Water bottles (two liters capacity) and 1 one-liter thermos – mandatory!, total capacity 3 liters.
  • Many people like to have a separate wide mouth bottle only for peeing in. This bottle should be clearly labeled!
  • Cup/Insulated Mug, bowl and spoon

Climbing

  • Climbing seat harness (Polish Glacier only)
  • (1) Locking Carabiner (Polish Glacier only)
  • Ice axe and leash 60-70 cm**
  • Crampons**

Food

  • 2-3 lbs of lunch food

Medical

  • Ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil
  • Aspirin
  • Blister kit (athletic tape, mole foam, and 5-6 Band-Aids)

Optional Items

  • Compact camera
  • Paperback book
  • Pee funnel (for women only)
  • MP3 player

Climber Experiences

Gabriel and Mariana were really fantastic and helpful, especially since I struggled with acclimatization. Suzanne (at base camp) was also really great. When I descended early she looked after me to ensure that all of my logistics for leaving the park were coordinated. The trip was overall well organized, very informative, very realistic expectations and a great experience – unfortunately, my body did not hold up as well as usual, but I do not feel that I (or the company) could have done anything differently to improve my chances. A great climbing team!

Nancy Henning
USA

The memories I have of our trekking on Aconcagua is one of my fondest. It was a most fantastic experience…. one which I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you and your team members for making it possible. I very much enjoyed the personal one-on-one relationships we developed with you and your team. Your professionalism and desire to please the customer is very evident and commendable.

Thomas Kremlin
Austria

Lieber Joaquin,
Als erstes möchte ich mich bei Dir für Deine Leistungen bei der Expedition zum Aconcagua bedanken. Bergführer Abi Kirschner hat sich sehr lobend über Deine Arbeit geäußert. Auch Pierre Kintgen war mit Bergführer und KL Adventure sehr, sehr zufrieden. Ich denke, das wird unseren gemeinsamen Produkten sehr gut tun – denn die Teilnehmer tragen Ihre Zufriedenheit weiter und das ist die beste Werbung für uns alle. Ich danke Dir und Deinem Team für die hervorragende Arbeit und Bemühungen! Herzliche Grüße aus München.

Michael Roepke
DAV-Summit Club Manager, Munchen
Germany

Le voyage était parfait, avec l’immense satisfaction d’avoir été en haut de l’aconcagua !
Excellent guides, very professional and very dedicated to the success of the expedition. Very good logistics (transfers, mules); Pre-Read materials (Aconcagua book, map…) were very good; Excellent hotel in Mendoza (Hyatt!)

I would definitely recommend KL Expeditions / Aconcagua Express Expeditions.

Pascal Tiercelin
France

Mecha (Gabriel Rocamora) was a great lead guide, I can’t recommend him highly enough !

Edouard Derom
USA

Lieber Joaquin,
Ich möchte Dir nochmals herzlich danken für Dein großes Engagement, für die perfekte Organisation und all die vielen Kleinigkeiten, die Du für uns so selbstverständlich erledigt oder geregelt hast. Vielen Dank für die ausführliche e-Mail-Kommunikation und Beratung vor unserer Expedition, für Deine engagierten und motivierten Mitarbeiter im Base-Camp, in Mendoza oder wo sie uns auch immer geholfen haben, für die Auswahl von Rob als Guide und für die exzellente kulinarische Verpflegung. Richte bitte besondere Grüsse an Jorgelina und Juan aus, die uns so erstklassig verpflegt haben. In meinem Kopf habe ich unzählige wunderschöne Bilder und Erinnerungen an diese Expedition, die man nicht mit dem Fotoapparat festhalten kann, die mich aber sicher mein Leben lang begleiten werden. Danke!
Herzliche Grüße,

Nicole Benning
Deutschland

Aconcagua Express & KL Adventure was truly a wonderful experience. From the pre- trip client care to the world class guide and staff, fabulous base camp cuisine, traveling safely and ethically, superior route experience and better pricing than most other outfits. Truly a fantastic trip that I have no reservations in recommending to Americans or anyone else interested in a climb.

Eric Hornbeck
USA

Hi Joaquin, I was a member of your January expedition to Aconcagua, I was very impressed with the entire setup and I would like to compliment you on how smoothly the expedition went. I was very impressed with the skills of both Gabriel and Mariana and if it hadn’t been for them and the decisions they made I am quite sure we would not have made the summit.

Peter Dignan
United Kingdom

Hey Joaquin
We have used Aconcagua Express services every year we have guided Aconcagua and we have been 100% satisfied. Aconcagua Express is exceedingly professional, on time, and a good value. We would not choose another service for our expeditions.
Cheers,

Colby Combs Director Alaska Mountaineering School
Alaska

Dear Joaquin,
Thank you for everything and making our trip to Aconcagua 100% successful! The entire team reached the summit via the False Polish route the 12th of February. Your services and staff helped make the expedition a better experience for our team. Carolina and Marcelo were great!

Bill Crouse Lead Guide Adventure Consultants
New Zealand

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