Love the video. I just recently did the Salkantay Trek to Macchu Picchu. I live in Houston which is at sea level, so in some spots when you were breathing heavy I definitely remember doing that on my trek.
I'm interested in soloing myself next year during the climbing season. Do you have any planning documentation you worked on that has the list of companies you used and the cost breakdown for everything (aside from what's already in your replies to the other comments)? 10 days on the mountain seems pretty quick but I get the sense this is a very doable mountain assuming weather cooperates and you're in good shape. I climbed Denali a few years ago and have my sights on Aconcagua now. Thanks - great video!
I really only looked at Inka and Grajalas, and Grajalas seemed to be a bit more. Their cost is usually lumped together into their “packages.” Sorry don’t have much more than that.
I used Grajales for luggage mules to and from base camp in 2019, and then no services at base camp except water. Do not see that on offer at their website anymore, but worth asking them directly if you want to do it as cheaply as possible. The mules to Confluencia were USD 125 back in 2019, and then USD 250 to Plaza the Mulas and USD 250 down from Plaza the Mulas.
Congrats and thank you for the video, much appreciated. I'm thinking about a solo next year and the infos shared in the videos and comments will help me a lot. So sad for the hilleberg when you showed it on the start, i knew for sure that i will use a canister instead of white gas.
Nice video. I’m so bummed about burned Hilleburg Soulo! The white gas flare up is crazy at the start. I’m probably gonna bring both white gas and MSR reactor. Why did u choose Inka? Did you like them?
Inka seemed a little cheaper than some other I was talking to, was responsive to emails, was able to coordinate with my transport. And they are the biggest so I was sure they were reliable. They were good, I’m sure none of them are perfect.
Great vid! I'm also considering doing a solo next year there, could you help out with some insights? What temperatures did you encounter on high camps and summit? Was a liquid fuel stove necessary or people were getting by with cannister ones? Also, did you rent any equipment in Mendoza? Any recommended places? I am still pondering whether I'll use mules or not, and it will probably come down to food. I see that on confluencia and plaza de mulas you had tent/barracas provided to you, since you didnt use a guide, what do you pay to have acess to this? Can you buy meals and have access to this share eating barracks on these basecamps? How can one hire only this service? Thank you very much, congrats on the ascent and if you have usefull information that you would like to share for someone aspiring to do a similar trip to yours, please do share!
Summit was warm our day around 11 F, high camps were probably around 15-25 F. I didn’t rent any equipment in town but there are a number of stores available. I paid a little over $2,000 for all the services and transport provided to me. You can have just individual things arranged but will need to coordinate that with the companies. You can buy food at the base camp but will be expensive, generally $20-$60 per meal. The eating barracks are generally for people paying for some of those services. Liquid stove is not necessary and most people just use a canister.
Hi Murphy, great video!! I'm motivated to solo Acancagua too. Would you mind sharing the costs for the package you booked with the expedition company? + what was included overall in the package?
Hello, thank you! The price was between $2,100 and $2,300 and was with Inka. Lots of things included: mules there and back, tent access, meals for many of the nights, car transport from the airport and back to mendoza, lodging in mendoza and near the trailhead, wifi access, water access, bathroom access, limited shower coupons, small storage space at trailhead, weather reports, they will obtain the permit and have it ready for you. Go on their website and they have it all listed there in more detail than i can remember.
That is a wild itinerary! Congrats. I made my attempt in early January, and there was too much Avalanche danger on the traverse, so no one summited for almost a week. Maybe I will try your itinerary next time I go.
It took me 3 days to get back down. Summit to nidos in about 5 hours. Then nidos to base camp in like 2-3 hours. Then base camp to out in like 5-6 hours. I was too fatigued to want to get back to base camp in one push. I was going down slow from the summit.
The permit is about $800 USD during the busy season which is when I went. Otherwise can be around half of this. Base camp support from bigger companies is a little over $2,000 which includes mule transport, meals at the two base camps, transport to and back from the airport, coordination of obtaining the airport, use of their tents and toilets at the basecamps, some other minor things. You can save money on that by going with budget friendly companies or not using all of those services. Mandatory rescue insurance is about $150-$250. Then the flight is the other main cost which was more expensive in the busy season roughly $1,700 round trip for me. If using a guide it will be another $2,000-$3,000. The climbing gear can be expensive and many people rent gear who don’t have it, this could be a large fee also roughly $500-$1,000 I think and depending on what all you need.
I heard some people say that Aconcagua & Denali are in the same continent apparently. Even the Spanish wiki page says they are. (I don’t agree with that).
I had 6-7 meals, I think, arranged between the two base camps included from the fee I paid to Inka. I brought the rest of my food otherwise. You can buy meals there also and they are expensive.
loved your video! Is finding your way on the mountain easy? do you need gps or is the path well worn out and a map is enough? Happy to follow you along other adventures
Thank you! Finding your way is very easy up to the main base camp. After that it is still fairly easy but you could potentially get off track if you don’t know where you are going and the snow level will vary. I used gps on my phone through an app to navigate
I love this kind of content! I hope you will continue to document all of your future mountain climbing expeditions.
❤
Really cool video, man! Brought back good memories from when I soloed it in 2019:) Great footage :)
Difficult to hear the commentary in some places with music playing simultaneously.
Great video. One day i will do this. Thanks for sharing the entire trek.
Love the video. I just recently did the Salkantay Trek to Macchu Picchu. I live in Houston which is at sea level, so in some spots when you were breathing heavy I definitely remember doing that on my trek.
Brilliant perspective. From South Africa. Enjoyed it
I'm interested in soloing myself next year during the climbing season. Do you have any planning documentation you worked on that has the list of companies you used and the cost breakdown for everything (aside from what's already in your replies to the other comments)? 10 days on the mountain seems pretty quick but I get the sense this is a very doable mountain assuming weather cooperates and you're in good shape. I climbed Denali a few years ago and have my sights on Aconcagua now. Thanks - great video!
I really only looked at Inka and Grajalas, and Grajalas seemed to be a bit more. Their cost is usually lumped together into their “packages.” Sorry don’t have much more than that.
I used Grajales for luggage mules to and from base camp in 2019, and then no services at base camp except water. Do not see that on offer at their website anymore, but worth asking them directly if you want to do it as cheaply as possible. The mules to Confluencia were USD 125 back in 2019, and then USD 250 to Plaza the Mulas and USD 250 down from Plaza the Mulas.
Great trip, whish to do it one day
great video. this gives me confidence to do it solo too.
How was the water access in the higher camps?
Plenty of snow around to melt when I was there. This will vary though
Congrats and thank you for the video, much appreciated. I'm thinking about a solo next year and the infos shared in the videos and comments will help me a lot. So sad for the hilleberg when you showed it on the start, i knew for sure that i will use a canister instead of white gas.
Nice video. I’m so bummed about burned Hilleburg Soulo! The white gas flare up is crazy at the start. I’m probably gonna bring both white gas and MSR reactor. Why did u choose Inka? Did you like them?
Inka seemed a little cheaper than some other I was talking to, was responsive to emails, was able to coordinate with my transport. And they are the biggest so I was sure they were reliable. They were good, I’m sure none of them are perfect.
Very nice climb, you made it look like a walk in the park.
Cheers
Great video. Have you done any Colorado 14ers? Curious how a day of hiking a 14er compares to Aconcagua?
Nice video and congratulation.
Great vid!
I'm also considering doing a solo next year there, could you help out with some insights?
What temperatures did you encounter on high camps and summit?
Was a liquid fuel stove necessary or people were getting by with cannister ones?
Also, did you rent any equipment in Mendoza? Any recommended places?
I am still pondering whether I'll use mules or not, and it will probably come down to food. I see that on confluencia and plaza de mulas you had tent/barracas provided to you, since you didnt use a guide, what do you pay to have acess to this?
Can you buy meals and have access to this share eating barracks on these basecamps? How can one hire only this service?
Thank you very much, congrats on the ascent and if you have usefull information that you would like to share for someone aspiring to do a similar trip to yours, please do share!
Summit was warm our day around 11 F, high camps were probably around 15-25 F. I didn’t rent any equipment in town but there are a number of stores available. I paid a little over $2,000 for all the services and transport provided to me. You can have just individual things arranged but will need to coordinate that with the companies. You can buy food at the base camp but will be expensive, generally $20-$60 per meal. The eating barracks are generally for people paying for some of those services. Liquid stove is not necessary and most people just use a canister.
hi thanks for sharing, just wondering where you got the nose protector and sunglasses, or if you had any suggestions for that type of gear?
Hi Murphy, great video!! I'm motivated to solo Acancagua too. Would you mind sharing the costs for the package you booked with the expedition company? + what was included overall in the package?
Hello, thank you! The price was between $2,100 and $2,300 and was with Inka. Lots of things included: mules there and back, tent access, meals for many of the nights, car transport from the airport and back to mendoza, lodging in mendoza and near the trailhead, wifi access, water access, bathroom access, limited shower coupons, small storage space at trailhead, weather reports, they will obtain the permit and have it ready for you. Go on their website and they have it all listed there in more detail than i can remember.
They have also a basic package which is cheaper that includes a bit less but still quite a lot I would say:) Planning to summit next year
That is a wild itinerary! Congrats. I made my attempt in early January, and there was too much Avalanche danger on the traverse, so no one summited for almost a week. Maybe I will try your itinerary next time I go.
Great video. Did you climb all the way back down from the summit to base camp in one day? How long did that take?
It took me 3 days to get back down. Summit to nidos in about 5 hours. Then nidos to base camp in like 2-3 hours. Then base camp to out in like 5-6 hours. I was too fatigued to want to get back to base camp in one push. I was going down slow from the summit.
Awesome! what is the budget for this climbing?
The permit is about $800 USD during the busy season which is when I went. Otherwise can be around half of this. Base camp support from bigger companies is a little over $2,000 which includes mule transport, meals at the two base camps, transport to and back from the airport, coordination of obtaining the airport, use of their tents and toilets at the basecamps, some other minor things. You can save money on that by going with budget friendly companies or not using all of those services. Mandatory rescue insurance is about $150-$250. Then the flight is the other main cost which was more expensive in the busy season roughly $1,700 round trip for me. If using a guide it will be another $2,000-$3,000. The climbing gear can be expensive and many people rent gear who don’t have it, this could be a large fee also roughly $500-$1,000 I think and depending on what all you need.
@@MurphyTube What airport you have wrote , Santiago in Chile ?
I flew into the Mendoza airport and was picked up from there.
@@MurphyTube Thank you
@MurphyTube may you suggest any budget friendly agency with food reputation ??
I heard some people say that Aconcagua & Denali are in the same continent apparently. Even the Spanish wiki page says they are. (I don’t agree with that).
They are both in the western hemisphere with one being in South America and one being in North America
@@MurphyTubeSo that’s probably the reason why some geography classes teach people that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent then.
Another price question. Sorry. But how about did you go about getting meals on the mountain financially?
I had 6-7 meals, I think, arranged between the two base camps included from the fee I paid to Inka. I brought the rest of my food otherwise. You can buy meals there also and they are expensive.
loved your video!
Is finding your way on the mountain easy? do you need gps or is the path well worn out and a map is enough?
Happy to follow you along other adventures
Thank you! Finding your way is very easy up to the main base camp. After that it is still fairly easy but you could potentially get off track if you don’t know where you are going and the snow level will vary. I used gps on my phone through an app to navigate
@@MurphyTube that sounds very good thank you!
beautiful but is hard to follow the commentary sometimes due the music energetic and loud
Yeah I may have gotten a little carried away with the music haha. I turned down the volume when there is commentary but they do overlap some
This climbing film doesn't seem to have any climbing in it ? WTF lol
It’s not a very technical route.
I climbed Aconcagua in 2023 but I wish I climbed it solo as I had a really terrible guide and this really annoying polish girl 😢
Hello phillip .. congrats first of all 💐💐💐💐 need some interaction with you regarding Aconcagua... Would you mind to help ?? I'm from India