Group meets in Mendoza, Argentina. Equipment check and afternoon briefing at the hotel. For dinner we will have a chance to taste fine Argentinean cuisine and wine. The road follows the Rio Mendoza deep into the heart of the Andes mountains where we begin our acclimatization in Penitentes. Afternoon hike is optional though recommended.
Mules carry our gear.
This approximately 35 mile approach is essential to our acclimatization. The third day begin our new approach. We continue up the Vacas Valley instead of ascending the Relinchos Valley. The chances of seeing other expeditions on this new exciting route is remote. The chance of seeing numerous wildlife is much more probable.