October 17th, 2023–
IMG Climbers enjoying a break near Condoriri Basecamp (Harry Hamlin)
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.
Night time sky from Condoriri Basecamp (Harry Hamlin)