winds greater than 100 miles per hour and 60% less oxygen in the air you begin to discover the accuracy of Sir Edmund Hillary’s words. Aconcagua, Argentina — the highest mountain in the ...

“By the time we were on the final summit push, our progress had slowed right down and at that point, due to the thin air, winds and ... partner to take on the Aconcagua summit, which they ...

Situated in the Andes, Aconcagua rises to 6,961 metres, a climb that Mr France found "absolutely exhausting" due to the thin mountain air while he hauled 50kg of gear. “By the time we were on ...