Edward FitzGerald made the first ascent on the highest mountain in South America, which stands at how many meters?
Edward FitzGerald (mountaineer) Edward Arthur FitzGerald (10 May 1871 – 2 January 1931) was an American born mountaineer and soldier of British descent, best known for leading the expedition which made the first ascent of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America, in 1897.
Pico das Agulhas Negras Pico das Agulhas Negras (] ) is the fifth-highest mountain in Brazil, standing at 2791 m above sea level, making it one of the highest in the Brazilian Highlands. It is located in Itatiaia National Park, in the Serra da Mantiqueira range, on the border of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. It is the highest point in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the third-highest peak in Minas Gerais, and the second-highest in the Mantiqueira range.