How much will I carry above base camp on Aconcagua, and what does a porter cost if I want one?
How heavy is my pack on Aconcagua, and can I hire a porter?
Above base camp on Aconcagua you carry everything yourself, and a typical load moving between the high camps is 15 to 20 kg, rising to 25 kg or more on the descent when everything comes down in one trip. Mules carry your duffel as far as base camp at Plaza de Mulas or Plaza Argentina.
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