{"product_id":"aconcagua-awaits-mary-m-slessor-9798294306038","title":"Aconcagua Awaits: A Modern Trekker's Journey to Base Camp","description":"Venture into the heart of the Andes with \u003ci\u003eAconcagua Awaits\u003c\/i\u003e, a modern trekker's personal journey to the base of South America's highest peak. Blending immersive storytelling with practical insights, this guide offers a first-hand, emotionally resonant account of preparing for and hiking the iconic route to Aconcagua's Plaza de Mulas.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the bustling streets of Mendoza to the stark, spiritual silence of Confluencia and the raw grandeur of the base camp itself, every chapter captures the physical challenges, logistical details, cultural encounters, and transformative solitude of the trek. Whether you're planning your own expedition or dreaming of future adventures, this book equips you with maps, gear lists, timing tips, and local lore-woven into a compelling narrative that feels like hiking beside a seasoned companion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed breakdowns of each stage of the trek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal insights on gear, altitude, and acclimatization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential permits, costs, and travel logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories of connection with nature, fellow trekkers, and Argentine hospitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices with maps, contact info, and Spanish phrases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIf Aconcagua is on your bucket list, let this guide be your trail-tested map and mental compass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary M. Slessor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798294306038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Mary M. Slessor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169908203775,"sku":"9798294306038","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/aconcagua-awaits-mary-m-slessor-9798294306038","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}