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Maximo Kausch is one of the most accomplished and experienced high-altitude mountaineers in the world. Born in Argentina, raised in Brazil, and educated in the UK, he has been climbing for over 25 years and guiding professionally since the age of 23. He has led more than 118 expeditions, many to extreme altitude regions across the Andes, Himalayas, and beyond.
Recognized by Guinness World Records, Maximo holds the record for the most 6,000-meter peaks climbed—90 in the Andes alone—and has summited over 260 peaks above 5,500 meters. He’s participated in at least 11 expeditions to 8,000-meter peaks, including the formidable K2 in Pakistan.
In 2012, Max launched the Andes 6K+ Project, aiming to climb all 104 Andean peaks over 6,000 meters. To date, he has completed 85% of the challenge, including a solo season where he climbed 30 of these peaks alone—an unprecedented feat in South American mountaineering.
Beyond guiding, Max researches high-altitude medicine, teaches courses for physicians, and contributes to the classification and naming of Andean peaks. Known for his calm approach and meticulous planning, he emphasizes safety and acclimatization in every expedition.
Founder of Andes Specialists, Max shares his passion with climbers from all backgrounds. He’s visited over 30 countries, always seeking out remote and challenging mountains. Despite the records, Max remains focused on learning and sharing his love for the mountains with humility and dedication.
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World Record on 6000 metre peaks
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Jorge Spur was born in Trelew, a city in the province of Chubut, in Argentine Patagonia, near the sea. At the age of 12, his family moved to Epuyen, a small town nestled in the mountains of Northern Patagonia. It was in this environment that Jorge began to explore and climb mountains from an early age. At 15, a physical education teacher introduced him to the fundamentals of hiking through the forests and mountains of the region.
He earned his Trekking Guide certification in 2011 and became a certified Mountain Guide in 2013 through the Provincial School of High Mountain and Trekking Guides in Mendoza. Over the course of his career, Jorge has climbed various mountains in Patagonia, the Central Andes, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Since 2015, Jorge has been working as a guide with Gente de Montanha, where he is also responsible for expedition logistics during the summer season in Argentina. During the rest of the year, he returns to Epuyen, where he dedicates himself to mountaineering, climbing, trekking, kayaking, and cycle touring—always planning his next adventure.
Throughout his career, Jorge has led more than 25 expeditions to Mount Aconcagua, completed over 42 expeditions to mountains above 6,000 meters, and helped more than 150 people achieve their mountaineering dreams. He has been guiding for Gente de Montanha for over 10 years.
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Angel Ezequiel Armesto is a professional high-altitude mountain guide and one of the first to graduate from EPGAMT Mendoza in 2001. Since then, he has successfully guided over 70 expeditions to Aconcagua and several major climbs in the Himalayas, including two Everest expeditions, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam.
Angel has also led complex logistical expeditions to remote peaks like Mount Vinson in Antarctica, and climbed more than 75 different high-altitude peaks across the Andes.
Known for his calm and easygoing nature, Angel brings not only deep mountain expertise but also a curious mind — he’s just as comfortable discussing quantum physics or geopolitics as he is planning summit strategies.
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Mario Sepúlveda Palma is a renowned Chilean high-altitude mountain guide and the leading expert on expeditions in the Atacama region. He currently holds the record for the most ascents of Ojos del Salado — the world’s highest volcano — with over 60 successful summits. With a guiding career that began in 2001, Mario has led expeditions across much of the Andes, with a strong focus on the remote and challenging terrain of the Atacama Andes. His extensive local knowledge, combined with his calm leadership, has made him a trusted figure in high-altitude expeditions.
Mario’s mountaineering résumé includes a remarkable ascent of Kangchenjunga (8,598 m) in Nepal, completed without supplemental oxygen or the support of sherpas, showcasing his technical skills and endurance at the highest level. In addition to guiding, Mario is a highly skilled ski mountaineer who has represented Chile in international ski touring competitions, including world championships and South American events.
Today, Mario serves as Head of Operations and Safety on the Chilean side of Ojos del Salado, where his deep experience and commitment to safety continue to benefit climbers from around the world. Whether you're aiming for a high-altitude summit or exploring the vast Atacama, Mario is the guide you want by your side.
