A solo ascent of Aconcagua (6,962m) is not technical in the traditional mountaineering sense but it is serious, committing, and unforgiving. This guide is based on my solo climb via the Normal Route in December 2022: 9 days up, 2 days down. I’m not writing this to convince you to go solo. I’m writing it to help you decide if you should , and if you do, how to reduce unnecessary risk. The Film I documented the climb in a short film following a 9-day ascent and 2-day descent ,