(22,841ft/6,962m)South America
Trip Dates: December 23 - January 23, 2008/2009
Land Cost: $4,250
Summit Date: January 14, 2009

On Aconcagua I was climbing with my mentor and partner, Willie Benegas. Willie Guides for a company that he and his brother started, Patagonian Brothers Expeditions.

We summitted on the 14^th! The second highest of the seven summits, Aconcagua confirmed my capacity to perform at high altitudes; we were feeling well and moving fast up high. This was a great conditioning trip to prepare me for Mt. Everest.