Pissis, Argentina, 17 Day Guided Ascent

The Pissis mountain (6,792m) in Argentina is a sensational peak. It also happens to be the third highest mountain in the Americas, behind only the Ojos del Salado and Aconcagua, yet it doesn’t nearly get the same attention as those peaks. Nonetheless, making the journey to its summit is an incredible adventure. And because it is less famous than those other peaks, there are less crowds to worry about in high season. Hence making this 17 day ascent a more tranquil, personally enlightening experience.

Located in the gorgeous Puna de Atacama plateau, the Pissis mountain is not an overtly difficult peak to climb. However, despite the relatively straight forward route, it is still a nearly 7,000 meter peak, so there will be some tough spots. As a result, it is important that participants on this trip have some prior experience and are in good physical condition.

Prior to your climb of Pissis, you will get to enjoy 4 acclimatization climbs of 4 fantastic peaks. Those peaks are the Redondo Colorado (4,180m), the Piedra Pomez (4,880m), the Mulas Muertas north shoulder (5,015m) and Mount San Francisco (6,045m). These climbs will ensure that you are properly acclimatized for the big climb of Pissis.

Throughout this trip you will be spending your nights in the village of Caldera, the Las Grutas refuge and in various campsites in places like Laguna Verde and Rio Lamas, as well as the various camps on Pissis.

Climbing Pissis is an amazing expedition. And I would be glad to guide you through it. If you would like to join me, all you have to do is send me a request.

Would you like to climb to the summit of the second highest peak in the Americas, the Ojos del Salado? Then join me on this 14 day trip.