October 30th, 2023– IMG Guide Tincho checked in and let us know the team has safely returned back to La Paz, concluding their incredible two weeks in Bolivia. The team reflects on their time and highlights the delicious food, beautiful sights, and fantastic climbing while enjoying some rest and a beautiful day in the high […]
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IMG Bolivia Team prepares for Illimani (21,200′)
October 26th, 2023 IMG Bolivia Guides Tincho and Marcelo checked in and noted the team is feeling well-rested and strong after a couple of days enjoying La Paz. The team headed back out into the mountains today to prepare for their summit attempt of Bolivia’s highest peak, Illimani (21,200′). Team members are currently making their […]
IMG Bolivia Team enjoys a rest day in La Paz
October 25th, 2023– After a fun and exhilarating time climbing throughout the Cordillera Real Mountains including Pequeño Alpamayo, and Huayna Potosi, the IMG Bolivia team is enjoying a rest day in La Paz before they attempt to summit Bolivia’s tallest peak, Illimani (20,100′) this weekend. The Team is walking through the colorful and vibrant Calle […]
Bolivia Team begins their descent down to La Paz
October 23rd, 2023– IMG Bolivia Guide Tincho checked in and let us know the team woke up early this morning and looked strong as they began their ascent of Huayna Potosi. The team kept good spirits as they continued making their way close to the summit, but ultimately had to turn around due to some […]
Bolivia team moves to Huayna Potosi High Camp
October 22, 2023 Today our Bolivia team is on the move to Huayna Potosi High Camp! This will put them in a position to get to go for the summit in the coming days. IMG guide Tincho Lucero reports that the team is excited to move to Huayna Potosi and all is well! Audrey Simonson
Bolivia team on the way to Huayna Potosi!
October 21, 2023 After a successful summit of Pequeno Alpamayo yesterday, the Bolivia team has descended and is making their way towards Huayna Potosi. Huayna Potosi sits just under 20,000 feet above sea level and is the peak the team will attempt! All’s well in Bolivia. Audrey Simonson
Success on Pequeño Alpamayo (17,618ft)
October 20th, 2023– Congrats to the IMG Bolivia team for their successful summit of Pequeño Alamapayo (17,618ft) this morning. The team has returned to camp safely for the night and plans to move to the Huayna Potosi basecamp (15,600ft) tomorrow.
Preparing for Pequeño Alpamayo (17,618ft)
October 19th, 2023– IMG Bolivia Guide Tincho checked in and noted the team enjoyed their summit of Pico Austria yesterday and will use the day to rest and practice more mountaineering skills. The team will set off for a Pequeño Alamapayo (17,618ft) summit attempt tomorrow.
Reaching the Summit of Pico Austria (17,300ft)
October 18, 2023– IMG Bolivia Guide Tincho checked in and let us know the team has successfully summitted Pico Austria standing at 17,300ft. The team will enjoy a restful day tomorrow before attempting Pequeno Alapamayo (17,482ft) on Friday.
Bolivia Climbers prepare to attempt Pico Austria (17,300ft)
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.