Climbing Aconcagua - Full Expedition Documentary February 2020

A full account of my Aconcagua Mountain Guides lead ascent of the highest mountain in the Americas. We traveled via the Normal Route and over the course of 16 days managed to successfully reach the summit.

After a summer dedicated to climbing 14,000' peaks in Colorado, I began looking for a larger scale project and landed on Aconcagua. I committed to the climb with four months of targeted training available and began a regimen aimed at prepping my body for the extreme elevation I would experience on the mountain.

It was my objective to summit the mountain and document as much of the experience as possible to set expectations for those interested in climbing this iconic peak as well. I hoped to show, in an engaging way, what the day to day activities look like on this extended expedition. I looked to capture camp life and the work that goes into the climb between breaks and rest days.

We were fortunate to have extremely good weather for the entirety of the trip. This, along with deliberate training and preparation, allowed me to reach the summit successfully.

Looking forward to hearing your feedback and any questions I might be able to help with if you're looking for resources/references to plan your own trip.

Camera Equipment:
- Sony a6300 + 10-18mm & 55-210mm lenses
- Go Pro Hero 7
- iPhone X
- Gorillapod 5k Tripod

[donnabailiff]

Amazing accomplishment son! I love you and am VERY proud!

[kangguruhiker]

An amazing adventure. I hope to hike Aconcagua next time

[stevee.]

Nice work mate! 👍🏼I enjoyed your video.

[le_kariuki]

So much important information. Thank you for sharing

[VictorOliveira-ygew]

Thanks so much for this video, Devon! I'm doing my research to head there this season and this is by far the best video that I have found. Watched videos in 3 languages and none had the full route description along with the scenes like yours! Appreciate it. Congrats for the summit and thanks again!

[jeffelfont]

Nice video, congrats on summit. Did Direct Polish in 1993, a bit different route.

[suelenalvesdealmeida]

Loved the video. Thanks for sharing these amazing scenes. Congrats on your achievement.

[matthewnighthawkcolson]

Awesome video. I've been looking for more current videos like yours, getting myself pumped up for the future. I'll be doing Ampato down in Peru in 2022, Denali in 23with Aconcagua in 24. Last year I did El Misti in Peru and caught the bug. I live in Colorado and now have set my eyes on the 14ers to get prepared.

[larryartzner]

Congrats on the summit! This is a great video. Best Aconcagua video I’ve seen on YouTube. I’m headed there in January, and this helps with knowing what to expect.

[markbaker]

Congrats on the summit. I hope to do this some time. Great video too, no bullshit strait to the point. Onwards and upwards!!

[southtexasoutfitters]

Great meeting you on the mountain and having dinner in Mendoza - Jay Robertson

[Samurai]

Awesome man. Really. I was a Chef in Aspen for a couple seasons, and although it just wasn't for me, the scenery was staggeringly gorgeous. Thanks for the share

[collinhamlett]

Excellent video. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[allenlevine]

Nice video! It was great to meet you and Diego in Penitentes, and then later on the summit. Glad you made it home safely.

[salcuellar]

Thanks for an inspiring video man. I plan to vlog my journey next month! Hope to have an amazing journey as well 👍

[gsm]

I just watched your video again. I liked it so much I subscribed even though you only have one video. I've watched all the videos on Aconcagua and I have to say that yours is certainly one of the best. As you see from my previous comment (below) I have climbed a few higher altitude treks. I'm leaving tomorrow for Mt. Washington in NH and Mt. Mansfield in VT, which aren't that high but are challenging from what I have seen. A gear list would be much appreciated and where are you going next?

[marknh]

Nice video! Congrats on the summit. But damn what a pile of choss!

[youradventure]

congratulations on the climb and a great video, what sort of weight did you carry to camp cholera and summit day please ?

[javiervera]

Hi Devon, I watched your video and subscribed to your channel; I am scheduled for Aconcagua Dec 2024...ur summit day push seemed extremely difficult. Do you have any tips? I've done Kilimanjaro, and it was hard but not too hard.

[Alex]

Awesome video and congrats for the summit! Cant wait to go climb it :D