the significant risk posed by the elevation and cold weather. Given the weather conditions close to the summit, hypothermia is very common.

The routes to the peak from the south and south-west ridges are more demanding and the south face climb is considered quite difficult.The Polish Glacier Traverse route, also known as the "Falso de los Polacos" route, crosses through the Vacas valley, ascends to the base of the Polish Glacier, then traverses across to the normal route for the final ascent to the