The climbing season on the highest mountain outside the Himalayas has just begun and the first death has already occurred. American climber, Michel Miniesll died during his descent. The 39 year-old climber had attempted the summit twice and on his third attempt was returning via the Polish Glacier, normally a technical route. He is reported to have become lost in a snowstorm. Already this season nine climbers have been evacuated for various physical reasons. Aconcagua is located in Argentina near the border with Chile. It is the highest mountain in South America at 22,841′ and one of the 7 Summits.  continue reading