Aconcagua - Normal Route // Almost 7000m Expedition // Inka Expediciones

Feature length documentary following the "Almost 7000m" expedition to climb Mt Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the South America (one of the seven summits). The expedition's team of 8 was led by Agustin Aramayo from Inka Guides. Aconcagua reaches an altitude of 22,841ft (6961m) and is the highest point outside the Himalayans.

The 17-day expedition followed the normal route on Aconcagua:
Day 1 - Mendoza
Day 2 - Travel to Penitentes
Day 3 - Trek from Horcones to Confluencia (low camp)
Day 4 - Trek to Plaza Francia (acclimatization hike)
Day 5 - Trek to Plaza de Mulas (base camp)
Day 6 - Rest Day at Plaza de Mulas
Day 7 - Climb Mt Bonete (acclimatization hike)
Day 8 - Rest Day at Plaza de Mulas
Day 9 - Gear Haul to Camp 1 (acclimatization hike)
Day 10 - Rest Day at Plaza de Mulas
Day 11 - Climb to Camp 1 (Camp Canada)
Day 12 - Climb to Camp 2 (Nido de Cóndores)
Day 13 - Rest Day at Camp 2
Day 14 - Climb to Camp 3 (Camp Colera)
Day 15 - Summit Day
Day 16 - Descent to Plaza de Mulas
Day 17 - Descent to Horcones

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