Aconcagua

OVERVIEW:
HEIGHT:	6,962m
LOCATION:	Mendoza, Argentina, South America
MOUNTAINS:	Andes
FIRST ASCENT:	1897 M. Zurbriggen
FEATURES:	Highest mountain in America

General:

At 6,962 m, Aconcagua is the highest peak in America. At the same time
he the highest mountain outside of Asia. It is located in the so-called
Aconcagua Provincial Park, in the province of Mendoza in Argentina
Andes near the Chilean border. The Aconcagua possesses glaciers,
which are up to ten kilometers long. It is believed that Aconcagua
derives from Arauca Aconca-Hue or Ackon Cahuak, which means "stone
guard" would mean.

The first known expedition took place in December 1896, which was dated
British Edward Fitzgerald. On January 14, 1897
the Swiss Matthias Zurbriggen was the first to reach the summit, with two participants
joined the expedition (Nicolas Lanti and Stuart Vines) a few days later.
Soldier Nicolás Plantamura was the first Argentine to climb the
Reached March 8, 1934. France`s Adriana Bamca became the first woman to climb
the Aconcagua on March 7, 1940.

Because of the physical and mental demands, the Aconcagua is
which he puts to the mountaineers very popular. Likewise, the climate
and appreciated the beautiful surroundings. It is the goal for ambitious climbers
from all over the world and offers an experience for athletes and nature lovers. In November
until March is the best time to climb the summit. From the north side
the mountain among climbers as easy to conquer, with the ascent by
the extreme height entails considerable dangers.

Anconcagua Park

The Anconcagua Park is besides the Park at the Tupungato Volcano and the Lagund del
Diamante one of the three provincial parks in the high mountains of Mendoza. He was born on
Established November 28, 1990 in the Las Heras Prefecture area.
The park encloses approximately 71,000 ha. The vegetation is steppe-like
formed, with low bushes growing. In addition, a capital
Admire the biodiversity of birds.