October 17th, 2023– IMG Bolivia Guide Tincho checked in today and reported the team successfully made it to Condoriri Basecamp (15,100ft). The team spent the afternoon reviewing mountaineering skills including cramponing, ice axe arrest, and rope travel to prepare for their summit attempt of Pico Austria (17,300ft) tomorrow and Pequeno Alpamayo (17,482ft) on Friday.
October 16th, 2023– Following an incredible day full of blue skies and a boat ride to Sun Island, the team set off today to begin their ascent towards the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (17,482ft) and other nearby peaks. The team reached Tambo Condoriri (14,000ft) today and will enjoy a night under the stars before they […]
October 15, 2023 Today climbers enjoyed a lovely day in Bolivia! The team toured Isla del Sol looking at ruins and enjoying a meal of local foods before returning to Copacabana. Tomorrow the team will travel to Tambo Condoriri to start preparations, including packing and acclimatization hikes, for their ascent of Pequeño Alpamayo. All’s well […]
October 14, 2023 Tincho reported today that the team has made it to Copacabana and is doing well! To get to Copacabana, climbers had to take a ferry from La Paz across the Tiquina Strait. Once in town, the team toured and hiked along the shores of Lake Titicaca. Tomorrow climbers will travel to Isla […]
October 13th, 2023– IMG Bolivia Guide Tincho checked it and said all team members arrived to La Paz safely and enjoyed a beautiful welcome dinner last night. Today the team is on a City Tour, exploring local markets and sites. The team will look to travel and explore Copacabana tomorrow. All is well in Bolivia!
