Andes Vertical

Trekking up to Mt. Lomas Blancas was the single most terrifying, exhilarating, leg-​burning, heart pounding and will-​breaking experience I have ever had in my life! I emailed the company, and they were quick to respond and help with all the arrangements. Guillermo (my mountain guide) arrived on time, took one look at my hiking boots and suggested I go change into something more comfortable (read: mountaineering boots to help grip rocks as we made our way up and down the mountain). Because I was such a novice at mountain hiking, he instructed me to follow this routine: take three small steps, inhale and repeat!
Guillermo stood by my side when I wanted to rest, pepped me up when I showed signs of mental fatigue and reminded me to keep hydrating myself. He gently let me know that we would probably not make it to the top because we had to turn around by 3 pm to make it back to the base of the mountain before it turned dark. I was really disappointed to hear that but put my brave face on, and continued treading upwards. I was jolted out of my disheartenment when he yelled out my name and asked me to look around myself. We were standing above the clouds, and had somehow made it to the top of the summit. It was really magical! I would recommend Andes Vertical 100% for all your adventure trips when in Argentina :)