Aconcagua

Pros

• The approach is gradual and begins at a low altitude.
• P. Guanacos –its base camp- is below 4,000 m., which helps acclimatization through a gradual ascent.
• Not a frequently traveled route and it stays rather wild.
• The usual descent route is Pioneers’, thus making a complete traverse of the mountain.

Cons

• There is no rescue squad in the ascent route
• There are no high-altitude porters in the place.
• The ascent permit is more expensive than those of the other routes.
• Stay in high-altitude camps is usually long.
• The last approaching day involves fording Vacas river.