Aconcagua (1 of 2) (IMAGE) Helmholtz Association Caption The ascent of a German expedition over the so-called pole glacier to the Aconcagua, which is, at 6,962 m, the highest mountain in America. Credit Luis Stitzinger/ www.dav-summit-club.de Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.