6. Satellite Phones. We have state of the art portable satellite phones with us at all times, available for you to call anywhere in the world if needed (a fee will apply).

7. Pulse Oximeters. We use pulse oximeters to daily monitor your acclimatization, by checking your oxygen saturation level. To review a sample chart, click here.

8. Gamow Bags. We have Gamow Bags.

9. State of the Art Base Camp. We have a state of the art Base Camp set up for the season.

10. Latest Equipment. We use the latest gear, new or recently new equipment on every trip. We renew most of our gear at the beginning of each Aconcagua season. Necessary since gear does take a beating on Aconcagua.

11. Traverse the Mountain. We traverse the mountain to give you an entire experience of Aconcagua and to accomplish proper acclimatization on the ascent, and a rapid descent.

12. Fresh Food and Well Planned Diet. We use the best possible food on the expedition, fresh fruit and vegetables of the season for the first week of the expedition, gourmet wine at dinner until base camp, and a carefully planned diet of complex carbohydrates up high.

13. Best Pack Mules. We have the best mules available for carrying loads. We manage closely the maintenance and care of these important animals which are key to the success of our trips.

14. Helicopter Rescue. We contract with a local helicopter company for direct medical evacuation to the best hospital in Santiago or Mendoza in the case of a life threatening medical emergency. This privilege is difficult for the public to attain in this region.

15. Four Star Hotels. We use only four star hotels in Mendoza and Santiago, and cover a total of five lodging nights during the Expedition.

16. Airport Pickup. We offer airport pick up.

17. Quality Ground Transportation. We have the best available method of ground transportation to and from the mountain.

18. Quality Radios. Our guides use state of the art VHF handheld radios as well as cell and sat phones.

19. Reasonable Rates. We charge less than most guiding companies, (less than all other North American or European guiding companies), offering significantly more to you for your trip.

20. Cover Permit Fees. We cover the Aconcagua climbing permit fee. We are one of the few companies which cover this fee.

21. More Camps. We use four camps from Base Camp up, along the route. Most companies use only 2 or 3 camps maximum. We feel strongly about giving you the best possible chance to summit. By using more camps, your chance to acclimatize and summit dramatically increases. It would be easier and more economical for us to use only two camps, but we do not! We want you to have the opportunity to achieve the best acclimatization possible.

22. Unparalleled Personalized Service. You can talk, at almost any time, directly to our director, Rodrigo Mujica, to answer your questions concerning your Aconcagua Expedition. While he is guiding, Rodrigo maintains close contact with the office, almost daily, via e-mail or sat phone. We encourage you to call him, and he will contact you back in less than 24 to 36 hrs, when possible, no matter where he is guiding in the world.

23. Working Relationship with Locals. We have developed a positive working relationship with Chile and Argentina over the years through our Expeditions.

24. Local Operations Base. During the Aconcagua season, Aventuras Patagonicas, U.S., has a full time office / base set up in Chile for logistics and operations, essential for keeping things running as smoothly as possible.

25. Expedition Update. We provide an up-date of your expedition every few days so your friends and family can follow the progress of your expedition on the mountain.
This has been extremely successful and greatly appreciated by friends, relatives and family members.

26. Porters. We can provide porters if needed. Previous arrangements are necessary.

27. Why to Choose Aventuras Patagonicas. For more reasons why to choose us as your guide service, on our website click on: www.patagonicas.com/reasons.html
Several important points are explained in detail in this page

WE CHALLENGE YOU TO FIND A BETTER CHOICE THAN US!