Elbrus and Aconcagua Info Talk 2019 | Earth's Edge | Adventure Tour Operator | UK & Ireland

Описание: About Earth's Edge
We offer high altitude trekking, mountaineering, and our signature tri-adventure expeditions in some of the most stunning locations in the world. We are the only company in the world who have an expedition leader and doctor on all expeditions while keeping group sizes sustainably small.
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Elbrus talk starts at 00:00
Aconcagua talk starts at 9:00
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About our Elbrus Expedition
Elbrus (5,642m) is Europe’s highest peak and one of the ‘Seven Summits’. Unlike most companies we ascend the mountain from the Northside which has a lot of advantages when compared to the South side. The South side of Elbrus is essentially a ski resort. Ascending the mountain from this side sees climbers use cable cars, car lifts and piste machines to reach 4,700m and then walk the last 942 metres to reach the summit.

The Northside is far more remote and so feels like a proper adventure! There is only a fraction of climbers on this side, however the highest place we can sleep on the mountain is at 3,700m which makes the summit day extremely tough with 1,900m elevation gain.
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About our Aconcagua Expedition
Aconcagua is one of the ‘Seven Summits’ and the highest mountain in both the Western and Southern hemispheres, it is in fact the highest mountain outside of Asia. Towering at 6,962m this impressive peak lies in the heart of the Andes in Argentina close to the border with Chile. It is believed the name Aconcagua originates from the Inca word ‘Acon Cahuk’ which translates to ‘Stone Sentinel’ and is certainly a very fitting description of this beautiful peak.

Although the summit of Aconcagua sits at almost 7,000m there is no technical mountaineering required to reach the top, it is very much a trekking peak. However, this does not mean that reaching the summit is an easy undertaking. It is a formidable challenge requiring proper acclimatisation, adapting to high winds and extreme cold. Summit day is long and demanding, gaining 900m and traversing varying terrain in order to reach the top and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

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