This is very useful. I can see you don't want to endorse specific products, but I find that listing specific products by brand and model makes it easier and more precise, both products that will work and products that are not for Aconcagua. You show new products with their tags, I'd rather see well worn products that have come back and we know they worked!
What you’ve said is absolutely true. For example, when it comes to boots, La Sportiva has been unbeatable for the last 15 years. As for clothes, backpacks, duffels, and gear, any major brand will do the job-The North Face, Marmot, Millet, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Ferrino, etc. If you need more information about specific gear, feel free to reach out to us at info@aconcaguamg.com. We’ll give you the best advice we can.
What is "really hot?" That means very different things to someone from near death valley versus someone who lives in Florida, versus someone who lives in the UK.
When we say “really hot”, we don't refer to people living in extreme temperatures. We mean “hot” as a temperature in which the body is not in its comfort zone, knowing that every person has a different window of cold/heat tolerance. We speak in generals, not specifics.
Low temperature is an unavoidable part of Summit day. When we leave Camp Cholera early in the morning, we are always in a range of cold going from -25 to -35 Celsius, generally speaking. It’s a very cold day, especially when we start walking. Regarding wind, we can attempt going up with winds up to 40 or even 50 kilometers per hour. But, if you have a group of climbers used to climbing on extreme conditions, you can stretch it to 60 kilometers per hour. Anyway, those factors vary drastically and each group is its own world, and we never go up if weather is too challenging. Safety is always first, in every condition or situation.
850 is probably good. The amount of down and the construction of the parka is even more important. I prefer to have a very warm parka to allow me to stop and only have to put on one layer to stay warm when stationary. RAB expedition 8000 is great, but expensive.
@@putrid_swamp_juice the problem is everyone only looks at the filling power and doesn’t look at the filling weight or filling ratio. Filling power of +800 is good but filling weight needs to be high enough and the filling ratio should be 90/10
Great video, from start to finish. It must be a great experience to be on the highest mountain in South America. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Desde CDMX quiero decirles que pronto nos veremos.. un gran saludo!
otro para tí, Pipo!
Very nice video! Thank you both. I will be there in six weeks! 🙏🏼
Hope to see you here!😉
See you on December AMG !! 😊
Absolutely! Looking forward to it!
This is very useful. I can see you don't want to endorse specific products, but I find that listing specific products by brand and model makes it easier and more precise, both products that will work and products that are not for Aconcagua. You show new products with their tags, I'd rather see well worn products that have come back and we know they worked!
What you’ve said is absolutely true. For example, when it comes to boots, La Sportiva has been unbeatable for the last 15 years. As for clothes, backpacks, duffels, and gear, any major brand will do the job-The North Face, Marmot, Millet, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Ferrino, etc. If you need more information about specific gear, feel free to reach out to us at info@aconcaguamg.com. We’ll give you the best advice we can.
What is "really hot?" That means very different things to someone from near death valley versus someone who lives in Florida, versus someone who lives in the UK.
When we say “really hot”, we don't refer to people living in extreme temperatures. We mean “hot” as a temperature in which the body is not in its comfort zone, knowing that every person has a different window of cold/heat tolerance. We speak in generals, not specifics.
Current wind is 75 MPH and -2°F temperature, which equates to -40°F. What is the maximum wind and temperature that you will attempt a summit push?
Low temperature is an unavoidable part of Summit day. When we leave Camp Cholera early in the morning, we are always in a range of cold going from -25 to -35 Celsius, generally speaking. It’s a very cold day, especially when we start walking. Regarding wind, we can attempt going up with winds up to 40 or even 50 kilometers per hour. But, if you have a group of climbers used to climbing on extreme conditions, you can stretch it to 60 kilometers per hour. Anyway, those factors vary drastically and each group is its own world, and we never go up if weather is too challenging. Safety is always first, in every condition or situation.
Hello Federico. I read that many professionals recommend La Sportiva double boots, are they reliable?
Yes, they are. Super reliable, strong, and, above all else, comfortable. It's a great pick.
How strong does the down parka fill power should be? Is 850 enough?
850 is probably good. The amount of down and the construction of the parka is even more important.
I prefer to have a very warm parka to allow me to stop and only have to put on one layer to stay warm when stationary.
RAB expedition 8000 is great, but expensive.
@@putrid_swamp_juice the problem is everyone only looks at the filling power and doesn’t look at the filling weight or filling ratio. Filling power of +800 is good but filling weight needs to be high enough and the filling ratio should be 90/10
The more filling, the better. It's should be pretty much like and 8000-meter peak parka
What is the fill weight and fill power of 8000 parka?
You only mentioned cutlery and dishes, what is with gas stoves etc?
All of them included in the gear and items set by us. You don't need to bring them on our scheduled or private expeditions.