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Max Kausch
Aconcagua Expert, 6000m Worldchampion

Maximo Kausch is one of the most accomplished climbers from South America. He has reached the summit of 90 x 6000-meter peaks in South America / the Andes and climbed over 100 more worldwide. As expedition leader, Maximo has led several expeditions for us and although operates all our Aconcagua expeditions. He showed his extraordinary physical resilience during ascents of Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu (8201m), and K2 (8611m) as an expedition leader and private tours on 8000m peaks in the Karakorum. You can also benefit from his South American experience and his skills as a leader on your Aconcagua climb. Max manages our Aconcagua operations. Generally, he leads one expedition during our Aconcagua season himself. Other experienced EPGAMT-guides take care of our groups as well.

Facts about Max

  • World record holder: 90 peaks over 6000 m in South America
  • Multiple 8000 m summits: 3× Cho Oyu (8201 m), K2 (8611 m), Everest (8849 m)
  • Over 20 ascents of Aconcagua with clients

Links

More about Max on Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximo_Kausch

Upcoming tours with

Max

  • A member in a red shirt enjoying the Andean scenery in front of one of Ojos del Salado's salt lakes, Atacama Desert, Chile. | © SummitClimb Chile (c) Maximo Kausch
    Registration deadline
    01.01.2026

    Ojos del Salado

    Andes, South America | Trekking

    Chilean Adventure: Conquer the World’s Highest Volcano 

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    Trip dates
    01.03.2026 - 14.03.2026