Gabriel Fracchia
With a career spanning over two decades, Gabriel is a seasoned lead guide and dedicated climber who has extensively explored and climbed prominent peaks in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Throughout this time, he has undertaken challenging rock and ice itineraries, including pioneering several first ascents in Patagonia, which have garnered recognition in the mountaineering community. He has also contributed to mountaineering publications and has been acknowledged by the Argentine Ski and Mountaineering Federation (FASA) for outstanding achievements in the Central Andes region. Well regarded in the local community, his extensive knowledge and practical experience in guiding, coupled with his commitment to the craft, have established him as a respected and reliable lead guide in the region.
SIGNIFICANT ASCENTS
- Cerro Aconcagua 22,831 ft (Mendoza, Argentina) 15+ summits on guided expeditions
- Nevado Alpamayo 22,791 ft (Ancash, Peru)
- Mount Pissis 22,578 ft (La Rioja/Catamarca, Argentina)
- Mount Huascarán 22,204 ft (Ancash, Peru)
- Tupungato Volcano 21,817 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Nevado Sajama 21,463 ft (Oruro, Bolivia)
- Mount Illimani 21,122 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Mount Ancohuma 21,085 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Parinacota Volcano 20,930 ft (Bolivia/Chile)
- Mount Illampu 20,892 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Mount Huayna Potosí 19,973 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- San Francisco Volcano 19,738 ft (Catamarca, Argentina)
- Nevado Laguna Blanca 19,724 ft (Catamarca, Argentina)
- Mount Vallunaraju 18,655 ft (Ancash, Peru)
- Nevado Condoriri 18,530 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Mirador del Valle 18,077 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Vallecitos 17,943 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Pequeño Alpamayo 17,799 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Nevado Huarapasca 17,757 ft (Ancash, Peru)
- Cerro Negro 17,601 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Rincón 17,598 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Tolosa 17,552 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Maipo Volcano 17,270 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Tres Gemelos 17,011 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Agustín Álvarez 16,896 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Unión 16,830 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Colorado 16,788 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
FIRST ASCENTS
- Cerro Negro Pabellón 20,039 ft – SE Face (D+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Volcán Marmolejo 20,039 ft – E Face (AD+) (Argentina / Chile)
- Cerro Plata 19,550 ft – South Face, Direct Central (D+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Vallecitos 17,943 ft – South Face, Cascada del Viento (MD+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Blanco 16,801 ft – SE Face (AD+) and Direct South (AD+) (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Santa Elena 16,568 ft – South Line (AD) (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Mirador del Valle 18,077 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Cerro Unión 16,830 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Mountain Guide – Provincial School of High Mountain Guides and Trekking (EPTGAM)
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) / CPR
- Avalanche Rescue Course – AST 1 / ANENA-Preventura
- Snow Meteorological Observer – ANENA-Preventura