Mountaineering / Summits in December

Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere at 6,961m. The Normal Route involves no technical climbing: no ropes, no crampons on the standard ascent, no glacier travel. What it requires is 18-21 days for proper acclimatization and the physical and mental discipline to manage a serious high-altitude expedition. Base camp at Plaza de Mulas (4,370m) is well-established with medical support, a rescue service, and multiple camps on the route. Mendoza is one of South America's best cities, with world-class wine, food, and a relaxed Andean energy that makes the approach days and recovery week genuinely good.