Clear And Beautiful Day In Bolivia

July 25, 2019

Full moon over Huayna Potosi (Greg Vernovage)

The team said goodbye to the shores of Lake Titicaca this morning and made their way to the first camp at the foot of the Cordillera Real Mountain Range.  Tambo Condoriri (14,000’) is the first camp on the way to the climb of Pequeno Alpamayo (17,482’).  This camp is just short of the trailhead and is a good place to continue acclimatizing.  It is also a beautiful camp located in a large field with the west face of Huayna Potosi as the backdrop.

Our local guide, Roberto, has also joined the team and given an update on snow conditions.  The mountains have a fresh blanket of snow on them which will make the climbing conditions even better.  It is a clear day and the team will take a short hike to stretch their legs and acclimatize before dinner and bed.  Tomorrow, the team will pack up and trek to Base Camp (15,500’) and prepare to climb Pequeno Alpamayo.

All is well in Bolivia!

Greg Vernovage