lover of high risk sports the smountain hiker Facundo Arias has an objective that reveals it: break the world record for permanence at height on Mount Aconcagua.
“Taking some companions in front of the lPuelo agoI got the thought:Why not try it and leave that record in Argentina???????????, Recounted, in an interview with newspaper Rio Negro, the young sportsman of 28 years.
But it was not until he read the book “7,000 meters” written by him Spanish Fernando Garrido Velascowho 1986 modify the greatest feat of his career as a mountaineer by establishing the record world championship for permanence in height by managing to stabilize 69 days at the top of Aconcagua, at 6,959 meters above sea level.
“Me drew attention how he anticipated it, that’s why I want to do it”, added the native of the town of Plottier, Neuquenwho will take the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
“The idea is be able to transmit it and that can implement it in the primary education system, to train children with tools like hands, to save livesArias explained.
Of course, in order to carry out this new sports madness, Arias You need a great preparation and sponsors that help you financially to be able to cover all the expenses.
“Carrying out the permanence is expensive, that’s why I am looking for sponsors and economic contributions to be able to do this project that requires income that I do not have. is June I am going to meet scam graceful who called me from Nepal wanting to add and give a hand in the projectIt is something very exciting and important, I still have not fallen”, commented Arias.
