Hello all,
After a few years of putting off Aconcagua for various reasons I have finally decided to attempt it at the end of this year. I am looking to go as a pair and get logistics to basecamp.
I have a bunch of questions I am hoping people can provide some information on:
- I am looking to get some new boots, my Spantiks run a little big and I am looking to replace them for Aconcagua and beyond, would G2 SM's be good for Aconcagua/Denali/Muztag Ata or would I be better off looking at Olympus Mons?
- Can anyone provide some information around carrying your own waste? can you hide your waste at each camp and then just collect it one bag at a time on the way down? or do you need to carry it the whole time?
- What are water sources at each camp? if none do you need to melt snow? (are you using a filter of some sort?)
- We are looking to go as a pair, will one mule with one large duffel each be sufficient?
- How do you manage the river crossings?
- With load carries what is the likelihood that someone steals your cache? I'm a little worried about this as it would effectively end the expedition...
- Where can I buy a good map of Aconcagua?
- Would 2 tents be a good idea? (leave one up at basecamp) take one higher up.
- Anything you would suggest for 2 people doing this unguided?
I am sure I will have more questions later, thanks for your time.