July 20, 2017 Our first Bolivia Expedition of the summer is underway. We got word from Lead Guide Roberto Gomez that our first group has had a blast exploring La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Copacabana. While enjoying the tour of the area they’re also acclimatizing – Lake Titicaca & Copacabana both sit at about 12,500ft! […]
June 27, 2017 If you’re looking for an intermediate international climb this summer, look no further than our August Bolivia Expedition. You’ll visit Lake Titicaca and Copacabana before climbing the knife-edge ridges of Pequeno Alpamayo (17,482ft.) and Huayna Potosi (19,974ft.)! While you’re there, stick around for the Illimani (21,200ft.) extension! Come join 2017 Everest Summiter […]
August 17, 2016. Perfect conditions and a strong Team! Andy, along with our local guides made a great call by heading to Huayna Potosi (19,974’) for their final climb in Bolivia this season. They were very acclimatized having already summited Acotango and Parinacota. Andy said the Team climbed perfectly and enjoyed every step. They […]
August 16, 2016 The Team is at High Camp and ready to climb. Andy said that dinner was great and the they were going to get a little sleep before heading for the summit in the morning. The route is in great condition from all reports and the weather is predicted to be fantastic, a […]
8/15/2016 The Team has pulled into Huayna Potosi Base Camp (15,420’) after a quick resupply of food in El Alto. This Refugio is fantastic! The owner is sweet, the sleeping area clean and our cooks do a great job cooking. The plan is to get up early and make the move to High Camp (16,380’) […]
August 14, 2016 Andy checked in from Agua Caliente just outside of Sajama Village. After a challenging climb to the summit of Parinacota yesterday, the team took today to enjoy their success and regroup. The team went to Bolivia to test themselves against Sajama (21,463’). With the climb of Acotango and Parinacota, the guide team […]
August 13, 2016 The Team is back at High Camp after a tough and rewarding climb of Parinacota this morning. They woke up early and were on the move by 2 am this morning. Following the trend for this season in Bolivia, the Team reported dry conditions. This was a big test for the Team […]
August 12, 2016 Andy checked in with the Team from the saddle of Parinacota and Pomerape. They will make High Camp in the saddle today and head for the summit in the morning. The report is that the mountain is a little drier than in previous years which will make their summit day challenging […]
August 11, 2016 Andy and the team had a great day hiking to the summit of Acotango (19,875’) in Bolivia. This is already over 6,000 meters so the acclimatization process is well under way and the Team is doing well. It can be pretty windy out there at times but right now the weather […]
August 10, 2016 Great days for the team in Bolivia. After a drive to Sajama Village yesterday where the team has to jump to 14,000 feet, they took today to stretch their legs and acclimatize. The weather is perfect so the team went out to check out the Geysers small hot springs. These things […]
