Hi guys,
My original plan at the end of this year was to climb Aconcagua starting Dec 21. However in September I was offered an opportunity in Mexico which I took which effectively ended that notion, so I flew to Mexico last month and that is here I currently am.
Now the opportunity in Mexico hasn't really turned out as anticipated. My thoughts lead back to Aconcagua, and would it still be possible for me to not only climb but actually get to the summit this season.
Considering my conditioning is non existent right now (quite unfit) I am trying to come up with a plan over the next 2-3 months which would give me the best chance of a successful summit. My current thoughts are as follows:
- Oct 23 Fly back to Australia, train twice per day (I wont have a job to worry about) for 4 weeks, grab my gear (and buy some new stuff) and fly back to Mexico.
- Nov 23 In Mexico climb Nevado de Toluca, Itza and Orizaba, fly to Ecuador
- Dec 8 Climb Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Chimbarozo in Mid Dec
- Dec 25 Rest up over Xmas and NY
- Jan xx fly to Argentina and attempt Aconcagua.
Is my thought process out of whack here? I have done 4 high altitude summits previously (Island Peak, Kili, Elbrus, Huayna Potosi) but I am thinking I am either pushing things to fine to get into shape or I will just overload myself and end up exhausted before starting Aconcagua.
Would love some thoughts and suggestions on what I have just blurted out