How cold does it get on Aconcagua?
Mount Aconcagua climate Mount Aconcagua is not visited in winter. The temperature there never goes beyond 0° C (32º F), besides being constantly lashed by strong winds and snowstorms. In the shadowy areas of the mountain the temperature is extremely low.
How much snow does Aconcagua get?
Average monthly snow in Aconcagua
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 6.3 in | 1.9 days |
| July | 4.3 in | 2.0 days |
| August | 6.7 in | 2.5 days |
| September | 3.5 in | 2.2 days |
How long does it take to climb Aconcagua?
It involves around 12-15 hours of tough trekking. It’s a steady climb all the way to the top, in high altitude. Typically, we start getting ready at 4am and begin the climb at 5:30am. The steep climb and high winds make it a tough one, but we take it slow and steady.
How tall is Aconcagua mountain?
22,837′Aconcagua / Elevation
Are there any 8000 meter peaks in South America?
Climate at Aconcagua The cold, snowy and unpredictable conditions discourage most from trying to summit in winter. Climbers sometimes compare the mountain’s difficulty level to that of the “eight-thousanders”: 14 Himalayan and Karakoram mountains more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.
Can a beginner climb Aconcagua?
There is no technical climbing on the “Normal Route” up Aconcagua. You need experience walking in crampons and with the use of an ice axe but nothing more. However, the sheer height of Aconcagua, along with extremely cold temperatures on the mountain, make it a challenging ascent, even for accomplished mountaineers.
Can a beginner climb Mount Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a relatively “simple” climb in that the approach is short and easy, there are a couple of High Camps, summit day should be no more than 12 hours. The 8,000m mountains take all this and amplifies it greatly.
Is Denali harder than Aconcagua?
Denali is a much harder endeavor (even on the western buttress route – the easiest route and only route which I will comment on). I also only comment on the “Normal Route” on Aconcagua. Denali is a much harder endeavor (even on the western buttress route – the easiest route and only route which I will comment on).