Maltese Mountaineer Reaches Mount Aconcagua Basecamp For Good Cause

Maltese mountaineer Rita Saliba has successfully reached base camp on Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, marking a key milestone in her latest expedition in support of abandoned animals.

The 31-year-old climber began her journey last Friday, travelling to Argentina to tackle South America’s highest peak, which rises to nearly 7,000 metres.

After several days of trekking and acclimatisation, she has arrived safely at base camp, sharing stories on her Instagram just in time for Christmas.

Saliba plans to make her final push towards the summit in early January, weather permitting.

Conditions on Aconcagua are notoriously harsh, with extreme cold, strong winds, and unpredictable weather presenting major challenges even for experienced climbers.

Beyond personal achievement, the climb is also aimed at raising funds and awareness for Malta’s Association for Abandoned Animals.

Over the past two years, Saliba has summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mount Elbrus in Russia, steadily building experience for increasingly demanding expeditions.Maltese Mountaineer Reaches Mount Aconcagua Basecamp For Good Cause

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