The Summit of Aconcagua

[sedibald]

I don't live near mountains too... And I am planning Aconcagua this year. So, can you give to me a typical training week (activity, time spent in said given activity, and intensity of activity) towards the end of your preparation? Thanks a lot!

[sedibald]

I thought this mountain was 6,959m or 6,962m. It is not listed as a 7000der... Unofficial altitude?

How did you train for this climb?

[frankfumich]

Yes, you're right...22834 ft or (6960 m)...I did a lot of running, and a LOT of stairmaster and inclined treadmill with my pack, because I don't live near the mountains!!

[pkahney]

Awesome, Frank, that is great. When did you summit? I am planning a Jan/Feb 2010 ascent.

[frankfumich]

Thanks..I did it Jan 24 of 2007 I believe! Good luck on your climb!!!

[sonjaxfactor]

@frankfumich where is this mountain?

[frankfumich]

Aconcagua is 7,025.4 m (23,034 ft) high, in the Andes of western Argentina near the Chilean border. The highest peak of the Western Hemisphere, it was first scaled in 1897.

[opiate9]

Is there something about this that isn't explained? Seemed like "Frank" was crying...then the knelt in front of the cross. What was that all about? Looks like a cool climb. Nice summit.

[frankfumich]

no real mystery...just had a tough climb and got emotional to have made it..the cross is always there as the summit focal point and everyone sort of kneels there for a photo (but believe me, I was thanking God too for getting my tired ass up there!!)

[SOEdigital]

Cool vid mate.

What was this shot on? Looks like 16mm film.

[frankfumich]

thanks bro...my buddy shot it on his high def camera, but after we were back, I simply shot it with my simple camera video looking into his camera screen(if that makes any sense)

[SOEdigital]

That makes perfect sense. I thought that at first. It has that bleeched out look that you get from privated DVD's shot in the theatre...hence I thought maybe it was film. Guess that explains the crappy audio ;)