Normal Route or Polish Traverse for my first big peak: what is the real difference?
Normal Route or Polish Traverse: which Aconcagua route should I choose?
More than three-quarters of Aconcagua climbers take the Normal Route up the Horcones valley because it is non-technical, reaches base camp at Plaza de Mulas in two days, and offers a hotel, meals and even showers there. The Polish Traverse starts in the quieter Vacas valley.
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