$ 6 000
Andes Expedition Institute
The summit begins60 days beforethe expedition.
Elite mountain expeditions in the Argentine Andes, with complete physical preparation included.
We don't sell tours.
We prepare people for mountains.
Why we're different
A guide is the smaller
part of what we do
Not just a guide
We take responsibility for the whole path to the summit, not just the days on the route.
Complete preparation
8–10 weeks of training, monitoring, and progress reviews before you ever see the mountain.
Small groups
Up to 8 people per group — small enough for the coach and guide to know every participant personally.
Professional coach
A personal strength-and-endurance coach guides you through the whole cycle.
Licensed mountain guide
On the route, a guide with an official license and experience climbing this specific peak.
Health monitoring
Heart rate, recovery, and wellbeing are tracked throughout the entire preparation.
Personal training
The plan is built around your current level, not pulled from a generic template.
Maximum safety
The decision to allow you on the mountain is based on data, not on the desire to sell a tour.
Typical agency
CUMBRE
Pre-departure preparation
Not included
Pre-departure preparation
8–10 weeks included
Group size
10–20+ people
Group size
Up to 8 people
Guide on the route
An escort
Guide on the route
Licensed mountain guide
Health monitoring
None
Health monitoring
Weekly heart rate & recovery
Personal coach
Not included
Personal coach
Throughout the whole cycle
Decision to summit
A formality
Decision to summit
Based on data
Three levels. One path.
Choose your summit
01
Level 1
First discovery
Your first encounter with the mountains. No mountaineering experience needed. No extreme exertion. You'll learn to move on mountain trails, get to know the nature of the Andes, feel the power of altitude, and realize you're capable of more than you thought. This is the start of a much longer path.
02
Level 2
The real challenge
The next step for those ready to go further. More altitude. More responsibility. More physical and psychological demands. This is where real self-confidence is born. You stop doubting. You start trusting yourself.
03
Level 3
Expedition
The highest peaks in South America. Multi-day ascents. Life in base camps. Acclimatization. Harsh weather conditions. And the main goal — Aconcagua. Nearly seven thousand meters above sea level. But even that summit is just a symbol of the journey a person makes within themselves.
We don't just prepare the route.
We prepare people.
Every participant receives a preparation program built specifically for their chosen expedition. Depending on the route's difficulty, we help you develop:
- overall endurance
- strength
- resilience to sustained effort
- mountain movement skills
Online preparation
Months before the expedition, you already become part of the team. The program includes:
- an individual fitness assessment
- a training plan adapted to your level
- regular feedback from a coach
- equipment recommendations
- preparation for altitude and long stretches on foot
- a private chat with your expedition teammates
By the time you meet in the mountains, you'll already know your future teammates and feel confident in your own abilities. Our goal is for you to enjoy the journey, not just fight through exhaustion.
Upcoming expeditions
Choose your
expedition
How preparation works
From the first test
to the summit
01
Week 1
Fitness assessment
Testing endurance, strength, and current health status.
02
Weeks 2–3
Strength base
Building the foundation: leg strength, core, and functional endurance.
03
Weeks 4–6
Endurance
Increasing aerobic volume tailored to the specific mountain's profile.
04
Weeks 7–8
Mountain-specific
Simulating altitude loads, working on breathing and pacing.
05
Final
Gear check
Reviewing personal equipment with the guide — what to bring, what to buy.
06
Departure
Argentina
Group meetup, acclimatization, briefing before setting out.
07
Goal
Summit
Setting out on the route, physically and tactically prepared.
Team
The people who'll
get you to the summit
Ivan Ivanov
Licensed mountain guide (Argentina)
Certified mountain guide with many years of experience. Responsible for the route, tactics, and safety on the mountain.
10
years of experience
50+
summits
Fyodor Sologubov
Strength and endurance coach
Builds personal preparation programs and leads every participant's weekly training right up to departure.
15
years of experience
300+
athletes
Testimonials
What climbers
say afterward
«Eight weeks of training, and at altitude I felt more confident than I expected. The guide knew the route by heart, and the coach stayed in touch the whole way.»
Dmitri V.
Aconcagua, 6,961 m
«I worried I wouldn't be fit enough. The personal plan and weekly check-ins took most of that anxiety away before I even flew out.»
Marina K.
Ojos del Salado, 6,893 m
«The small group mattered. The guide actually knew how each of us was handling the altitude, not just leading a crowd.»
Alexei P.
Lanín, 3,747 m
Who this is for
Different stories.
One result — the summit
Trail runners
You already have the endurance — we'll teach you to apply it at altitude.
Cyclists
Strong legs and heart — a great base for the mountains.
Triathletes
Training discipline makes you an ideal candidate.
Outdoor enthusiasts
Want a real challenge — we'll prepare you from scratch.
First-time mountaineers
Your first big summit, with full support.
Experienced climbers
Looking for your next altitude — let's talk route and pace.
Selection process
Six steps
before you fly to Argentina
1
Application
Fill out a short form — it takes two minutes.
2
Video interview
We discuss your goal, experience, and expectations for the expedition.
3
Fitness assessment
Endurance and strength tests — in person or remote.
4
Medical approval
We check for altitude contraindications together with a doctor.
5
Preparation
8–10 weeks of training, monitoring, and progress reviews.
6
Expedition
You set out on the route — we support you all the way to the summit.
We may decline an application if safety requirements aren't met by departure. This isn't a formality — it's a guarantee that only properly prepared people go on the route.
Our philosophy
The world is vast. But the biggest discoveries happen inside a person.
We believe real growth begins where the comfort zone ends.
Altitude, wind, cold, the miles, the exhaustion, and the incredible landscapes are just tools that help you see who you really are.
That's why every one of our expeditions isn't just a trip. It's a personal story.
Frequently asked questions
Before you
apply
No. Some of our participants climb their very first mountain with us. What matters more is your overall fitness level and willingness to complete the eight-week training cycle.
Applications open
Apply for
an expedition
We'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a video interview and plan your preparation for the chosen peak.