The South America 3 Peaks expedition team will travel to the High Andes of Argentina & Chile in late
December 2013. Over the course of 30 days, the team will attempt to climb Monte Pissis (6795m),
Ojos del Salado (6893m) & Aconcagua (6959m).
The expedition has 3 objectives:
1. Mountain - To safely climb the 3 highest peaks in South America (6,700m+) including the first
1. Mountain - To safely climb the 3 highest peaks in South America (6,700m+) including the first
Venezuelan female ascent of all 3 peaks
2. Science - Support ongoing scientific research on South America’s receding glaciers by creating a
2. Science - Support ongoing scientific research on South America’s receding glaciers by creating a
photographic record from pre-ordained GPS locations and collecting rock & ice samples for later
analysis by world-class researchers
3. Community - Raise a substantial sum of money for MacMillan Cancer Support to support cancer
3. Community - Raise a substantial sum of money for MacMillan Cancer Support to support cancer
victims in the UK, and to inspire people to follow their own dreams
All 3 expedition team members have extensive climbing and/or wilderness experience and experience
of living, working and travelling in remote areas. Although a standalone expedition, it is also the third
leg of a long-term project to climb the Triple 7 Summits, the 3 highest peaks on each continent.
The expedition brochure has been developed to promote the expedition to potential partners, sponsors and supporters
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