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BOLIVIAN CLASSICS
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DATES OF TRIP 2008:
May 3 – May 18, 2008
May 10 - 25, 2008
May 17 – June 1, 2008
May 24 – June 8, 2008
June 7 - 22, 2008
June 14 - 29, 2008
June 21 – July 6, 2008
June 28 - July 13, 2008
July 6 - 21, 2008
July 12- 27, 2008
July 19 – August 3, 2008
July 26 – August 10, 2008
August 2 – 17, 2008
August 9 - 24, 2008
August 16 – August 31, 2008
August 23 – September 7, 2008
August 30 - September 14, 2008
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BOLIVIA TECHNICAL CLIMBS
ILLIMANI, ANCOHUMA AND ILLAMPU
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| Schedule & Rates
Condoriri - 18,530'
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Our Mountaineering expedition to Illimani (21,201 feet), Ancohuma (21,095 feet) and Illampu (20,873 feet), will confirm that some of the most dramatic alpine peaks in the Western hemisphere lie in Bolivia. We start our trip in La Paz, Bolivia where we spend a few days to begin our acclimatization process.
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We then head to Illimani, the highest peak of the magnificent Cordillera Real of Bolivia, a range comparable with any of the world's major ranges. Illimani is a fun non-technical snow climb and a great place to get well acclimatized for our next objective, Ancohuma.
Condoriri Valley
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This peak is one of the most spectacular peaks of the Cordillera Real with fun and steep ice and snow climbing up to 50-55 degrees. The climbing includes mixed snow and rock, which give us access to the crest of the spectacular 1,500 foot knife edge north ridge that takes us to the summit.
After our descent to Base camp, and a well deserved rest, we head for our final goal, Illampu. As our final peak, and greatest challenge of the expedition, this climb offers steep snow and ice of up to 55 degrees, with overwhelmingly beautiful views of the whole, and vast Cordillera Real, eastern Peru, the Amazon Basin, and Lake Titicaca.
Bolivia Technical Climbs Itinerary
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DAY 1: |
Group meets in La Paz, Bolivia's capital city, the world¹s highest
capital at above 10,000 ft, starting our acclimatization program
as soon as you step out of the plane. Gear check and afternoon briefing
at the hotel. Because acclimatization is crucial to our success,
we highly recommend that our clients arrive 2 to 3 days earlier in
La Paz prior to the start of the expedition. Attractive day treks
and tours can be arranged from La Paz. |
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DAY 2: | Acclimatization day in La Paz. The main purpose of our second day is
to spend another night above 10,000'. This is a great occasion to visit
La Paz and its many colonial sites. |
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DAY 3: | Drive southeast towards Illimani (21,201'). The highest peak in the
Cordillera Real, it is a massive mountain with three spectacular summits
above 20,000'. At the end of this rugged road we meet the llamas and
their llama handler who will take our gear to our Base Camp at 15,000'. |
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DAY 4: |
Carry a load to 18,000', our High Camp, and return to Base
Camp. |
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DAY 5: | Move to High Camp (18,000'). From this camp we have great views of
the cirque of Illimani and across Lake Titicaca. |
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DAY 6: |
Climbing high on Illimani
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Summit Day!! Weather permitting. Early start to tackle Illimani's steep
Southwest Buttress, interesting and careful glacier travel negotiating
impressive crevasses. Before reaching the summit ridge we climb a beautiful
40-45 degree face. The gentle summit ridge offers spectacular views of
the Andes. |
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DAY 7: | Descent to Base Camp and down to La Paz. Dinner and rest. |
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DAY 8: | Drive north towards our next objective, Ancohuma, (21,095'). It is
an impressive and challenging mountain. With the help of llamas we reach
our Base Camp at 15,400' by a beautiful lake. |
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DAY 9: | Move to Camp I at 17,200'. |
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DAY 10: | Move to Camp II at 18,900'. Beautiful glacier travel and a pass through
a col takes us to the north side of the mountain where we establish camp. |
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DAY 11: | Summit day, weather permitting. On summit day we climb a few pitches
of 50-55 degree ice and mixed climbing, giving us access to the crest
of the 1500 foot knife-edged North Ridge, a spectacular and exposed ridge
that takes us to the summit. Ancohuma and Illampu have some of the finest
climbing in Bolivia, and the Andes, offering quality glacier, snow, ice
and mixed climbing. |
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DAY 12: | Descent to Base Camp. |
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DAY 13-
14-15: | Hike to the base of Illampu (20,873'), our final objective of the trip.
Illampu offers great ice and snow climbing on its Southwest Face up to
50-55 degrees. Move to high camp and summit next day (weather permitting). |
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DAY 16: | Descent to La Paz. Next day fly back home or continue traveling in
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This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, weather days and rest days
are always a possibility while on a climbing trip.
COST INCLUDES
Professional Mountain Guides, 2 nights hotel accommodation in La Paz, all land transportation, 4x4, burros, llamas, porters, camp guardian, cook, meals while in the mountains, all community gear (Base Camp tent, tents, stoves, cooking gear, ropes, ice screws, pickets, medical kit, satellite phone, radios, etc.), National Park fee.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Flights to La Paz, any lodging excluding 2 nights in La Paz, meals (except while you are climbing), personal equipment, passport, personal items and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.), and expenses incurred in the event of a rescue.
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