climbing Aconcagua independently

What does it take to climb the highest peak outside Asia independently?

It took the Pfluegl brothers 2 years of passion, dedication and commitment.

It cost them about US$5000 each.

But how did they feel on summit day?

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Pfluegl brothers Dec. 27th, 2006

To “climb” Aconcagua they trekked 22 days, 70km (43mi) return with pack weights of up to 42kg (92lbs)!

For details positively Teutonic, check the trip report by Manfred Pfluegl.

More information on trekking (not climbing) Aconcagua. – besthike.com

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