Published: March 22, 2011
Words: 36,237 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780986863202

Short description

The book is about extreme altitude trekking, an activity that can easily be underestimated by the novice. It addresses preparation, provides unique technical information, and explains why Aconcagua is a greater challenge than it may appear to be. The story is a personal experience on the mountain with 10 other trekkers from around the world. Only 3 reached the summit but not without incident.

Extended description

The story is about commitment, courage, and adventure. It is a personal account about extreme altitude trekking which is often underestimated by the novice venturing into such environments. When undertaking any excursion to extreme altitudes it behoves one to realize the seriousness of the endeavour and understand its implications, for the threat of casualties is very real.

The trek takes us to Aconcagua, in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. The story focuses on my experience on the mountain with ten other trekkers from around the world. Of the eleven that started, six attempted the summit but only 3 succeeded, and not without incident.

It is a day by day account from our arrival in Mendoza until our departue nineteen days later. It includes some unique technical information and explains why Aconcagua is a bigger challenge than it may appear, due to its location and local atmospheric conditions. This is significant because under the right con.. (Read more) The story is about commitment, courage, and adventure. It is a personal account about extreme altitude trekking which is often underestimated by the novice venturing into such environments. When undertaking any excursion to extreme altitudes it behoves one to realize the seriousness of the endeavour and understand its implications, for the threat of casualties is very real.

The trek takes us to Aconcagua, in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. The story focuses on my experience on the mountain with ten other trekkers from around the world. Of the eleven that started, six attempted the summit but only 3 succeeded, and not without incident.

It is a day by day account from our arrival in Mendoza until our departue nineteen days later. It includes some unique technical information and explains why Aconcagua is a bigger challenge than it may appear, due to its location and local atmospheric conditions. This is significant because under the right conditions, near the summit, the mountain can simulate altitudes approaching 8000 meters (26,000 feet), equivalent to some of the highest camps on Mt. Everest.
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Tags

adventure, mountain, training, courage, argentina, hiking, altitude sickness, aconcagua, extreme trekking, ams

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Review by: mikelaekas on July 23, 2011 :
Extreme Trekking was an inspiration to read! I have never trekked and I’m not familiar with the sport but this book transported me to the trekker’s world where I felt as if I were living their experience. Vlad and his friends embarked on an incredible adventure that depicts life and its fragilities. He describes how life is about living and remembering the important things that life has to offer. How life is about making choices and how those choices affect you in every moment. Extreme Trekking really is about the journey, not the destination.

Johanne Gervais
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Harry Kikstra on April 20, 2011 :
Vladimir has done a great job with this book. As he was my client (7summits.com Expeditions), I was interested to read his account of this climb.

He described with clarity and detail why Aconcagua should not be underestimated. From a warm home it might appear like a 'walk-up' mountain, but once you are there reality hits.
Team members has to return home for various reasons, a climber from another party lost his life and the remaining members of his team hard a hard time returning to safety themselves.

Sometimes the detail is a bit too much (bowel movements and amounts of water drank), but Vladimir is honest in describing the things going on in his head as well as seemingly minor stupidities that can have great effects at altitude.

I have written a guidebook about climbing Aconcagua, but for a good preparation it is wise to read a true account like this book as well. It might prepare you for the hardships to come, so you might enjoy them once you try to climb this magnificent mountain.

Harry Kikstra
Director, www.7summits.com
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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