Gonzalo Quiroga
Gonzalo boasts over 27 consecutive seasons working on Aconcagua. With more than 20 years as a lead guide on the mountain, he has undertaken various roles, including involvement in the mountain cleaning project. Transitioning to guiding trekking expeditions, he eventually became a lead guide for expeditions, having participated in over 80 trips to Aconcagua, summiting more than 30 times.
His primary focus is safety, alongside a deep commitment to mountain conservation and the well-being of those he guides. Equally important is his dedication to fostering a connection with the mountain environment.
Outside his mountain pursuits, Gonzalo enjoys spending time with his four children and engaging in sports such as mountain biking, rock climbing, snowboarding, and kayaking. Since 2012, he has served as the director of El Muro Mendoza, a climbing gym in Mendoza, Argentina, offering a space to practice and learn sport climbing.
SIGNIFICANT ASCENTS
- Mount Aconcagua 22,831 ft (Mendoza, Argentina) – 30+ guided ascents
- Tupungato Volcano 21,817 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Villarrica Volcano 9,383 ft (Araucanía, Chile)
- Lanín Volcano 8,632 ft (Argentina / Chile)
- San Francisco Volcano 19,738 ft (Catamarca, Argentina)
- Llullaillaco Volcano 20,341 ft (Argentina / Chile)
- Mount Plata 19,580 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Plata Peak (East Face) 18,700 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Mount Plata 19,521 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Mount Agustín Álvarez 16,896 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Mount Cuerno 17,716 ft (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Pequeño Alpamayo 17,799 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Mount Huayna Potosí 19,974 ft (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Mount Putucusi 8,500 ft (Cusco, Perú)
- Mount Ausangate 20,945 ft (Cusco, Perú)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Mountain Guide at the Provincial School of
- High Mountain Guides and Trekking (EPGAMT)
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) / CPR
- Climbing Monitor, Argentine Climbers Federation