Why do we climb the 360° Route? More obscure and less crowded, the 360° Route offers a unique path to the summit while combining the best parts of four other popular routes on the mountain (The Polish Glacier, Normal, Guanacos, and Ameghino). This way, climbers get to see more of this beautiful mountain by way of a truly one-of-a-kind route. Aconcagua is the tallest summit in South America and thus one of the storied Seven Summits, making it the perfect jumping-off point for anyone with Himalayan aspirations. Additionally, the 360° Route offers non-technical climbing all the way to the summit: consisting almost entirely of dirt and the occasional seasonal snowfield, the route allows climbers to maximize focus toward how their bodies will perform at altitude without the added challenge of glacier travel or technical sections of mixed climbing. Low crowds experienced across a full traverse of the mountain (rather than a traditional out-and-back climb) combined with Alpenglow’s signature Rapid Ascent acclimatization method make the less-traveled and more scenic 360° Route on Aconcagua the optimal way to climb one of our favorite peaks in the world. Want to join us? We have four expeditions running this winter. Reach out to the office team and go on the adventure of a lifetime!