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At 6962m, Aconcagua is the highest peak outside the Himalayas and is accessible for both trekkers and mountaineers. The approach through Santiago and Mendoza is attractive with scope for equipping expeditions, and meeting the contrasting cultures in the region. Jim Ryan's book concentrates on the ascent of Aconcagua by the normal and Polish Glacier routes and great attention is given to preparation, equipment, health and handling the effects of altitude and the tough Andean climate.In addition, the trekking and mountaineering opportunities throughout the southern Andes are highlighted with treks in the Valecitos, Tupungato ranges and in the area around Santiago and Aconcagua itself, as well as background information to the region and its opening up as a climbing and trekking area.This is the most complete and up to date guide to the area and should materially improve the chances of completing the ascent safely and having an outstanding trip.
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Mike D. Wiethorn
reviewed Aconcagua: Ascent Routes and Expeditions in the Southern Andes on January 19, 2014 Aconcagua
I was *this close* to abandoning the book but for some reason stuck it out. I want to read more non-fiction but this just wasn't very interesting. The journalist visits some small towns in the USA with names of bigger places (Rome, Jerusalem, etc.) not long after September 11, 2001, and writes about them.
There were some great bits in the book, but they were all quoted from Mark Twain and John Steinbeck. He made me want to read those books. There is an interesting book list in the back that I will probably use.
One thing that really bothered me were the ridiculous similes that he throws into the narrative. I'd like to believe they were supposed to be read in a sarcastic-dramatic fashion, but I suspect they were added with the intent of being eloquent. I started marking them after a while because each one would make me squirm.
"Death hovers over Bagdad like a summer storm cloud."
"I was stuck, like a camel in quicksand."
Yeah, it was like that. I probably won't try any other books by Herzog.
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