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During the winter months, climbing season transitions to the southern hemisphere, which includes Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia. Aconcagua stands 22,841 feet (6,961 meters). As the highest peak on the continent of South America, Aconcagua belongs to the renowned Seven Summits group - the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Elite mountaineering guide company, Madison Mountaineering, recently reported a near 100% success rate this season while guiding clients to Aconcagua’s summit. Company founder and lead guide, Garrett Madison, reported on their success. “We are so proud of all our teams who climbed the mighty “Stone Sentinel” this season! The 2024 / 2025 Madison Mountaineering Aconcagua season has come to a close. It was an excellent season on the highest peak in all of the America’s with every one of our teams landing boots on the summit, with nearly 100% summit success, climbed via two different routes on the mountain!” “The season kicked off in early December, and

This article first appeared on Outdoors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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