Aconcagua is the highest mountain in both North and South America. For that reason alone, it attracts many climbers. While at Base Camp, I did two carries to Camp 1. While at Camp 1, I did one carry to Camp 2. For 45 min I was alone at the top.
Penitentes are ice formations caused by the combination of the sun, the cold, and the wind.
They often are taller than 6 feet and can be quite difficult to traverse.