Summiting Aconcagua - Full Documentary

🏔️ Embark on a Thrilling Expedition: Climbing the Vacas Valley Route on Aconcagua 🏔️

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An unforgettable journey to conquer the majestic heights of Aconcagua, South America's highest peak, through the challenging and awe-inspiring Vacas Valley Route. Our mountaineering documentary captures the essence of the expedition, showcasing the breathtaking highs and humbling lows of this epic adventure.

🌄 Experience the Highs:
Witness the indescribable beauty of the Andes as our team ascends the Vacas Valley Route, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine landscapes. Breathe in the thin mountain air as we push our limits, capturing the exhilarating moments when summit dreams come true. Marvel at the panoramic vistas from the top, offering a surreal perspective that only Aconcagua can provide.

🧗‍♂️ Confront the Challenges:
Delve into the heart of the mountaineering experience as we navigate the unpredictable terrain, face extreme weather conditions, and overcome physical and mental hurdles. Candid interviews with our team members reveal the resilience required to tackle the unforgiving elements and the perseverance essential for reaching the summit.

❤️ Shared Triumphs and Tribulations:
Discover the camaraderie that forms among our diverse group of climbers as they forge bonds amidst the adversity of the journey. From the sheer joy of conquering a challenging pitch to the moments of doubt and fatigue, this documentary captures the raw and emotional aspects of mountaineering, showcasing the true essence of human spirit.

🌌 A Cinematic Documentary:
Immerse yourself in the stunning cinematography that brings the Aconcagua expedition to life. From the serene beauty of the Vacas Valley to the heart-pounding ascent to the summit, every frame is a testament to the dedication, passion, and love for the mountains that drives our team forward.

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Footage shot by David O Sullivan and Ian Taylor.

Huge thank you to my good friend Sanjeev Nagrath who was beside me each step of the way.

[slnwlf]

David, thanks for the video. I climbed Mt. Aconcagua in 1996, so 28 years ago! Our expedition was guided by Peter Whittaker of RMI. I was just 26 years old at the time. That was before the Internet so we just had snapshot photos on film - no smartphones, no email, no Youtube. Your video brought back many memories. Our crew of 12 was mostly 50-somethings like your crew, which surprised me - a mid-life crisis group like yours. ;) 5 of us made it, and rest were turned back by our guides, which was very traumatic for them. Some of them had health issues, and we were holed up at Camp 2 for 4 nights waiting for the weather to break, which was very hard on the body. Fun fact: When we finished the climb, everyone from our group flew back to the US, but not me. I had a an around-the-world ticket so I shipped home my climbing gear and went traveling for 6 months via South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, etc. I have since met very few people that have done the climb so it was great to see all the sights - Mendoza, donkeys, the barren Andes, base camp...and that view from the top!

[laura]

Awesome. What an emotional experience for them. I love at the end how they describe their moms voices keeping them going

[publicalcos]

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!! CONGRATULATIONS FOR SO MUCH EFFORT AND FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL SUMMIT!!!! They made me relive every minute of the journey. I was in January, I entered Horcones on 01/14, with all the forecasts against it, a lot of people getting off without being able to get there, a lot of wind, very strong and low temperatures. Wednesday 01/24/2024 I crowned the summit in that BEAUTY CALLED ACONCAGUA!!! A long, hard trip, but absolutely UNFORGETTABLE!! In my case, I did it in "traditional mode" only mule service and the rest "self-managed". Beyond everything it is a trip that will forever remain in my memory !! To all those who want to make the trip and are hesitating, I tell you something: "... EVERYTHING SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT IS DONE..." Cheer up, money comes and goes, THE "ACONCAGUA" EXPERIENCE in the broad sense, JUSTIFIES EVERY PENNY INVESTED!!! For my part, I want to come back!!!

[adventureseekerKe..]

If there are videos I love watching are hiking and expeditions🥰 the amount of positivity, encouragement and learning I get is just amazing.. I just love being around hikers and meeting new hikers. This Documentary just reminded me why I hike & why hiking is good for humans🤩

[CarlosSoliz]

Well done! Tkanks a lot for the video and your history in our place, Mendoza. Best Regards

[zacharymorris]

Going up with Ian Feb 2025! Great video! 👍

[georginiuss]

I have never climb but a tiny hill, but damn I love to watch this videos. May be one day! Nice video, thanks for sharing!!

[Twobarpsi]

Excellent video! Aconcagua holds a special place in my heart. Congratulations on summiting. Excellent video!

[MusicShortsGlobal]

I've never climbed such a big mountain, but this video make me want to try it out. Your videos really helped to have a change of perspective about my own personal activities. These kind of adventures make me think about how exciting and beautiful it must be going there. Thanks a lot for the video and I hope we can see more of your channel.

[johnmaher]

This is a very comprehensive documentary well done all involved. Looks fab

[easygoer]

It would be hard to turn around and have to go back when you've put so much into making the climb, physically, mentally, and financially.. So I have great respect for any climber who has to make that decision.

[Oddmen]

Well shot video, great watch. Congratulations!!!

[korea.festival]

that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[ribbet]

Superstar effort on this video!! Love it!

[felipegonzalezm.]

Very nice! Love all motivating words! Mountains is something people in general don’t see the power they are but is a place make you see the insignificant we can be in this 🌍 a perfect connection with universe becose living all this is magnificent

[SetForAdventures]

Great climb guys 🏔️🇦🇷and fab film 🤠👍
Best regards Simon

[giulianopavezvasquez]

Beautiful ""Hermosa expedición Azaña ""Bello video-cumbre del Abrazos de Montañas....🗻

[massimolombardi]

Grande montagna, grande avventura, dove la natura silenziosa prende il sopravvento, l'uomo lotta contro il suo corpo per fa sì di realizzare il sogno della vita, di toccare la vetta, di essere un gruppo dove il senso è l'amicizia e il rispetto. Grandi ragazzi siete fantastici. Massimo da Sora ciociaria.

[jeffreynewball]

This was fantastic. Great detail. Thank you

[wayphun]

I love how the loud mouthed Britt was the first to fall...natural selection ;-)