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BOLIVIAN CLASSICS
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DATES OF TRIP 2008:
May 3 – May 17, 2008
May 10 - 24, 2008
May 17 - 31, 2008
May 24 – June 7, 2008
June 7 - 21, 2008
June 14 - 28, 2008
June 21 – July 5, 2008
June 28 - July 12, 2008
July 6 - 20, 2008
July 12- 26, 2008
July 19 – August 2, 2008
July 26 – August 9, 2008
August 2 – 16, 2008
August 9 - 23, 2008
August 16 – August 30, 2008
August 23 – September 6, 2008
August 30 - September 13, 2008
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BOLIVIA CLASSIC CLIMBS
PEQUENO ALPAMAYO, HUAYNA POTOSI, AND ILLIMANI
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Pequeno Alpamayo - 17,618'
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Our Mountaineering expedition to Pequeno Alpamayo (17,618 feet), Huayana Potosi (19,974 feet) and Illimani (20,201 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 Pequeno Aplamayo in the beautiful Condoriri Valley. Pequeno Alpamayo is a fun non-technical glacier climb and a great place to get well acclimatized for our next objective, Huayana Potosi.
Llamas approaching Illimani
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We take a dramatic 4x4 drive accross the majestic Cordillera Real to the foothills of Huayana Potosi. The climbing includes is mostly moderate snow climbing to the top.
After our descent to Base camp, we head for La Paz, and a meal and a bath. Our final goal will be Illimani, the highest peak in Bolivia. We drive southeast toward the Cordillera Real, where we meat llamas to take our gear to Base Camp. The summmit ridge of Illimani offers spectacular views of the Andes.
Bolivia Classics Itinerary
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DAY 1: |
Group meets in La Paz, Bolivia's capital city. La Paz is the world's
highest capital, over 10,000 ft in elevation, where you begin the
process of acclimatizing as soon as you step off the plane. Gear
check and an afternoon briefing will be at the hotel. Because acclimatization
is crucial to a successful expedition, we highly recommend that you
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: |
Pequeno Alpamayo
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Drive towards the beautiful Condoriri Valley to a small mountain
village where we hire burros to carry our gear. A pleasant hike of
about 3-4 hrs takes us to our Base Camp located by a beautiful lake
surrounded with breathtaking views of the Condoriri massif. Our goal
will be to climb Pequeno Alpamayo (17,618' or 5,300 mts) the next
day. |
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DAY 4: |
Early Start, we follow the Condoriri Valley with our head lamps to
start the gentle ascent up the main Glacier. After sveral hours of
moderate hiking we arrive at the base of the steep pyramid of Pequeno
Alpamyo. Spectacular snow and ice climbing to the summit. Descend
to Base Camp. |
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DAY 5: |
Descend to the trailhead, where we are picked up by a 4X4 and drive
to where we will climb Huayna Potosi (19,974'). This is a dramatic
drive across the majestic Cordillera Real. We arrive at the foothills
of Huayna Potosi and begin our climb to Camp 1 the same day in order
to not lose our acclimatization. We may have porters to help us carry
community gear only. |
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DAY 6: | Move to Camp 2, our High Camp. |
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DAY 7: | Early start toward the spectacular snowy Summit of Huayna Potosi.
Moderate snow climbing will take us to the top. Descent to High Camp
and possibly all the way to the base depending on our Group. If we do
descend all the way, we will drive back to La Paz for a nice hardy meal
and a bath, that same day. |
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DAY 8: | Rest day in La Paz. We will shop for fresh food, clean gear and pack
for Illimani, the highest peak in Bolivia, at 21,201 feet. |
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DAY 9: | Drive southeast towards Illimani. 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 10: | Carry a load to 18,000', our High Camp, and return to Base Camp. |
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DAY 11: | Move to High Camp (18,000'). From this camp we will have great views
of the cirque of Illimani and across Lake Titicaca. |
DAY 12-
13: | Summit Day!! Weather permitting. Early start to tackle Illimani's
(21,201') 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 14: | Descent to La Paz. Celebration Dinner. |
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DAY 15: | Next day fly back home, or continue traveling in South America. |
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 (used in Huayna Potosi and Illimani), 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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