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When was Aconcagua first climbed?
Quick Answer
Aconcagua was first climbed on 14 January 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen.
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The first recorded ascent of Aconcagua happened on 14 January 1897. Swiss mountaineer Matthias Zurbriggen reached the 6,961-meter summit in the Andes of Argentina. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and the highest peak outside Asia. It was part of a major early expedition led by Edward FitzGerald, one of the best-known figures in South American mountaineering history.
Key Facts
1.Date: 14 January 1897
2.Elevation: 6,961 m
3.First climber: Matthias Zurbriggen
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