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15 Expeditions 15 Summits on Aconcagua 15 EXPEDITIONS 15 SUMMITS ON ACONCAGUA SEASON 2012 - 2013 OUR BEST YEAR EVER! [email protected] • www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS TABLE OF CONTENTS ALPS TRIP DESCRIPTION 3 Overview of your trip from start to finish ALPS TRIP ITINERARY- MONT BLANC, MATTERHORN, EIGER 4 - 5 Detailed itinerary Day 1 through Day 10, dates and cost ALPS EQUIPMENT LIST 6 - 8 Everything you will need for the climb AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS CLIENTS REFERRAL CONTACT LIST 9 - 11 Names, phone numbers and e-mails of previous clients AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS CLIENTS LETTERS OF REFERENCE 12 - 13 Two letters of reference from previous clients TRAINING INFORMATION 14 - 15 Training tips for your trip 2 AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS CLIMBING IN THE ALPS MONT BLANC, MATTERHORN, & THE EIGER TRIP DESCRIPTION We have been Guiding for well over a decade in the Swiss and French Alps. The Alps are one of our favorite destinations! We begin in the charming town of Chamonix, France. Chamonix is considered the world capital of alpinism, where easy access and quality climbing is a key characteristic. Chamo- nix is situated at the foot of the Mont Blanc Massif. From anywhere within Chamonix, we have impres- sive views of the highest point in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, reaching an altitude of 15,771 feet. 3 Mont Blanc will be our first objective on this trip. We do a spectacular traverse via Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mount Maudit, and finally summit Mont Blanc, then descend via the Gouter route, on the other side of the range! The climb is absolutely spectacular! We are constantly surrounded by some of the most beautiful glaciated peaks in the world. We then move to Zermatt, Switzerland to tackle our next objective, the Matterhorn (14,691 feet). One of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps, the Matterhorn speaks for itself raising 9,500 feet above Zer- matt, dominating the town with its majestic presence. Our route will follow the original route climbed by Edward Whymper in 1865, “The Hornli Ridge”. This route is a spectacular granite rock climb, with occasional snow patches and a final snowy summit ridge. Our last adventure takes us to Grindelwald, located in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, in Switzer- land. This beautiful Swiss village, and the valley in which it sits, epitomize the typical Swiss alpine set- ting. Grindelwald is situated at the foot of the impressive Eigers north face and majestic peaks like the Monch, and the Jungfrau. Our objective here is to climb the Eiger via a semi technical rock arete called the Mittellegi Ridge. Depending on conditions we also have the option to climb the easier south ridge of the Eiger. The Eiger is a fun climb and a very attainable summit. This peak has a false reputation of being a “killer mountain” based on the history of the climbs attempted on its infamous North face. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and some rock and snow climbing experience is required. AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS CLIMBING IN THE ALPS MONT BLANC, MATTERHORN, & THE EIGER ITINERARY COST INCLUDES YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 4 Professional Mountain Guides, all local transpor- Flights and transportation to Chamonix and from tation except train to the Eiger from Grindelwald Grindelwald, Train to the Eiger, personal equip- (train, bus, téléphérique), all community gear ment, food in towns, hotels in town, *extra nights (ropes, hardware, medical kit, radios, etc.), food in alpine huts if needed, passport, personal items while in the mountains, and one hut day. and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.), and ex- penses incurred in the event of a rescue. AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS ITINERARY DAY 1: Team meets in Chamonix, France. 14,691’. Return to the Hut, and possibly down to Equipment check and afternoon briefing at the Zermatt. Connect with train to Sion. hotel. Dinner in one of the many fine restaurants DAY 7: Travel to Grindelwald, Switzerland our of Chamonix. final destination located in the heart of the Ber- DAY 2: The trip starts with a one-day ascent nese Oberland where we will begin our climb of of the Cosmiques Arete (12,600’). The idea is to the Eiger. One of the major European peaks, the get familiarized with the Mont Blanc Massif and Eiger speaks for itself. to begin our acclimatization for Mont Blanc. We DAY 8: Aboard the Jungfraujoh Railway, an get to the base via téléphérique and climb this amazing engineering feat, this cog railway will beautiful and classic mixed route on high quality take us actually through the infamous North Face. Chamonix granite. Easy scrambling. We disembark and climb to the Mittellegi Hut. DAY 3: Weather depending we may climb a DAY 9: Weather permitting, we climb the Mittel- peak in the Mont Blanc Massif /or head to Mont legi Ridge, an exposed and exciting ridge that will Blanc the next day. take us all the way to the Eiger summit. Descend DAY 4: Begin climb of Mont Blanc. We have to the Hut and possibly Grindelwald. several alternative routes to choose from. De- DAY 10: Train to Geneva, Fly home or continue pending on conditions, most likely we will ascend traveling in Europe. 5 via Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit. After spending the night at an alpine hut we have an NOTE: *Aventuras Patagonicas will cover only one early start toward the summit of Mont Blanc, the hut day (night, dinner and breakfast) per peak. Only highest point in Western Europe (15,771’) and one night at each hut is needed to accomplish each a heavily glaciated mountain offering spectacu- peak, however if a second night is needed due to lar snow and ice climbing. Our routes follow the poor weather you will be responsible to cover that ad- tremendous glaciers that cover the North mand ditional night. West side of Mont Blanc. Late return to Chamo- nix and dinner! This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, weather days and rest days are always a possibility DAY 5: Travel to Zermatt, Switzerland where while on a climbing trip. our next objective is the prominent Matterhorn, one of the world’s most classic climbs. Spend the night at Hornli Hut. DAY 6: Early start. We have a very long day ahead, beginning our climb of the Hornli Ridge with headlamps. Challenging and fun rock climb- ing will take us to the Matterhorn summit at AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS ALPS EQUIPMENT LIST FEET • Socks, thick wool or synthetic - 2-3 pair (outer socks) • thin silk , synthetic, or wool - 2 pair (inner sock ) • Cotton or synthetic socks - 2 pair • Climbing boots: Single leather boots are best. Any single leather model with binding (clip-on) crampon use will do. Plastic double mountaineering boots are too much for the Eiger and the Matterhorn, you can still use them but they make the climbing much harder. They can be good for the Mont Blanc, but it is best to have just one pair of good leather boots. • Sturdy approach shoes or tennis shoes • Rock shoes (make sure they fit with socks on). These are for other climbs in case of poor weather • Gaitors UPPER BODY Lightweight synthetic or wool long underwear top - 2 • 6 • Midweight synthetic or wool long underwear top - 1 • Fleece coat or similar weight down or synthetic microlight puffy • Breathable windproof and water resistant outer jacket, such as goretex, with hood • Down Vest, for Mont Blanc only can be a good idea for cold mornings. • Cotton or synthetic T-shirts - 3 or 4 LOWER BODY • Lightweight synthetic or wool long underwear bot- toms- 1 pair • Climbing Pants (Scholler fabric is best) Patagonia, Mt hardwear, Marmot, Arcterix, etc will work. • Breathable windproof and water resistent pants or bibs, such as Goretex (full length side zippers recom- mended) • Shorts - 1 pair AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS HANDS • Insulated Finger Gloves (windproof and water resis- tent) • Gloves, polypropylene or capilene - 1 pair HEAD • Ski hat, wool or fleece • Lightweight balaclava, wool, polypropylene or capilene • Baseball cap 7 PACK • 1 1/2 day pack AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS PERSONALS • Head lamp and 2 sets extra batteries • Sun glasses • Sun screen lotion SPF 29 - 1 tube • Sun screen lip protection - 1 stick • Water bottles (2 )nalgene -1 quart capacity each, wide mouth • Toothbrush and toothpaste • Toilet paper - 1/2 roll • 1 Large duffle bag (to carry gear around) TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT • Ice axe • Crampons, 12 points. Binding (clip on), non-rigid recommended. • Seat harness 8 • Carabiners, 4 regular, 3 locking • Climbing helmet OPTIONALS • Camera • Journal, pencil, book , i-pod • Cotton bandana • All terrain sandals • Hydrating system, such as camel bags, however for Mont Blanc you still need reg water bottles since the tube most likely will freeze while climbing Mont Blanc. AVENTURAS PATAGONICAS MOUNTAIN GUIDES [email protected] - www.patagonicas.com CLIMBING IN THE ALPS REFERENCES Please feel free to contact any of these previous Aventuras Patagonicas clients • Pierre-Luc Blais, Quebec, Canada 819-570-4347 • Shauna Sielecki, Calgary, Alberta 403.473.4074 [email protected] [email protected] • Shauna Sielecki, Calgary, Alberta 403-473-4074 • Keith Black, Gainesville, Va [email protected] [email protected] • Mike Danaher, Littleton, CO 303-932-0127 • Troy McMahan, Oceanside, CA 555-555-5555 [email protected] [email protected] • Louise McEvoy, Orange County, CA • Bruce Terry [email protected] [email protected] • Neil Halsey, Quebec, Canada +1 514 426 2459 • Simon James, London, UK Simon.
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