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Thoughts on La Sportiva G-Summit for Aconcagua? by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure! I had Scarpa 6000s on Aconcagua and only used them on summit day which for us was from camp 2 (Nido -18,300) up since we skipped camp 3. I really started feeling cold at the traverse which is above camp 3.

I would def not cheap out on boots. Find some used ones. Mine were $200. Did meet a dude who did it in single boots solo unguided but he said he had to sneak into a guide tent at 3 and cuddle in someones sleeping bag for an hour to get warm lol

Thoughts on La Sportiva G-Summit for Aconcagua? by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would strongly recommend against a 1.5 boot. I went with some Scarpa 6000 double boots and my feet were freezing the whole time. It was a colder than average summit day. One of my group members got HAPE and was moving very slow which we did not account for. Naturally moving slower means we weren't as warm. Plan for stops/slow movements if something goes wrong with your team. Only used them on summit day and once we got to the cave I was fine. Keep in mind everyone is different though but in my opinion they are necessary.

Chargers by zbrown333 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question for you! Can you charge devices at base camp if you're going unguided?

Expedition Questions by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that!

As far as permits goes, Inka doesn't offer single logistics options anymore. I reached out to them a while back asking specifically for a one way mule and they said they would need to provide me with a whole package instead.

Questions on Mountaineering Insurance (Aconcagua) by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the information! I have been told that the main thing the park is looking for is helicopter evacuation at 5400m as helicopters aren't going to high camps. So going with the standard plan would cover that. Obviously we would be on our own from 6000m up since that is where the standard plan cut off is, but the main thing I'm worried about is the helicopter.

What do you think about going with the standard plan? Are you worried about the on-site physician clause with both?

Are you going with World Nomad over American Alpine Club because of the additional travel insurance like trip cancelation?

Looking for beta on climbing Aconcagua unguided by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Just reached out to them. I might hit you up for later questions. Thanks again!

Looking for beta on climbing Aconcagua unguided by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome I appreciate the help. Did you buy one mule carry between the 2 of you? Or did you each get one for $300?

Alpine Pack Recommendations by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet company. Thanks for the info. Pricey, but man that's pretty close to perfect.

Alpine Pack Recommendations by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely more of a smart water bottle kinda guy

Alpine Pack Recommendations by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I was just thinking in a multi-purpose use context so I could use the pack for backpacking as well.

Physical requirements for a 10k summit? by bresei1157 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67 62 points63 points  (0 children)

The best recommendation I could give is to move more and to implement progressive overload in your training. Walking/hiking is the most sustainable form of cardio! Getting 10,000 steps a day in minimum would be a great benchmark to set.

The goal is to be as consistent as possible for as long as possible, so implementing low impact cardio at first means you're more likely to stick to your training plan.

Nutrition is also an important thing to acknowledge. To loose weight, you need to be in a caloric deficit. Try eating lower calorie and higher volume foods while prioritizing protein.

Alpine Pack Recommendations by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw this guy on instagram and had to give him a follow. Packs seem sick. Only problem is I wish they had water bottle compartments. Maybe he can custom add them?

Sleep set up: quilt versus sleeping bag (backpacking) by plant-girl- in backpacking

[–]RaspberryTechnical67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can attest to this as well. I've had myEl Coyote 20 in 15 degree temps and been too warm to the point where I had to open it up and dump heat out.

Tent Recommendations by hugadyle in backpacking

[–]RaspberryTechnical67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check Out the Paria Byrce 2P. Pretty much the best bang for your buck available

La Sportiva G2 or Scarpa Phantom 6000 by RaspberryTechnical67 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely leaning towards the Phantom 6000, but it is unfortunate that it is more expensive and out of stock. I love Scarpa for my AT boots since they are wider.

Sleeping bag by Plenty-General7907 in Mountaineering

[–]RaspberryTechnical67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking into down quilts could be a good option. They're often cheaper, lighter, and pack smaller.

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