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| Pequeno Alpamayo, Condoriri & Huayna Potosi or Illimani | ||||||||
| Cordillera Real, Bolivia | ||||||||
May 21 - June 7, 2007 |
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| The Peaks We Climb | ||||||||
Condoriri Group |
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Is an idyllic base camp setting on the shores of Laguna Chiar Khota, views abound of the thirteen peaks all of which are accssible from base camp in a day. This area is an alpine playground, similar to the French Alps, with a multitude of terrain ranging from extreme mixed rock and ice faces to moderate ridge clmbs. We keep our ratios small which allows us to cater to the individual experience levels of our clients. |
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| This is a great location for experts looking for great technical challenges as well as novices experiencing there first high altitude climb.*This is our 12 day itinerary, climbers on the 18 day intinerary would continue on to either Huyana Potosi or Illimani. | ||||||||
| Pyramid Blanca (5,230m / 17,159ft) | ||||||||
| Is a technical face and ridge with grade 4 ice and mixed terrain. An alternative to climbing Condoriri. |  |
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| Pequeno Alpamayo (5,370m/17,618ft) | ||||||||
| is an impressive snow pyramid located in the heart of the Cordillera Real. Although this pyramid of snow looks much harder to climb than it is, the approach to the peak is both multifaceted and challenging moving over frozen glaciers and high rocky ridges. | ||||||||
| Condoriri (5,468m/18,530ft) | ||||||||
| is considered to be one of the most beautiful peaks in Bolivia and quite possibly in the entire Andes. Condoriri's three peaks appear to be a condor lifting its wings before takeoff. The area which serves as basecamp for both of these climbs, was first explored by the British mountaineer Sir Martin Conway who said that as night fell "clouds" of condors appeared overhead. Although not as numerous today, it is still possible to see one or two condors circling high above the mountains. | ||||||||
| Huayna Potosi (6,088m/19,974ft) | ||||||||
Is located 17 miles north of La Paz and is considered one the most easily accessible 6000 meter peaks in the world. Visable from La Paz, Huayna Potosi is a complex massif of corniced ridges, large glaciers, and steep snow faces. The terrain although challenging is suitable for climbers with moderate experience. The climb takes three days and includes one-night at an advanced camp. |
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| Illimani (6,439m/21125ft) | ||||||||
| Illimani is the highest peak in the Cordillera Real and one that dominates the skyline just outside of La Paz. This glaciated massif is topped by five imposing summits and rimmed with numerous glaciers. The approach travels through some of the most interesting landscapes in Bolivia, to include the Valle de Las Animas (The Valley of the Spirits). The ascent begins at the Pinaya Village and is followed by a trek to basecamp. Two days at basecamp. High camp is reached the next day, which appropriately is called Nido de Condores (Nest of the Condors). Two days are allowed to summit, in the event of bad weather or poor acclimatization. Like its sister peaks to the north of La Paz, Illimani is a demanding high-altitude mountaineering challenge. | ||||||||
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