June 20, 2013 IMG guide Greg Vernovage reports that weather has stayed very cold and windy, which led the team to abandon their attempt on Sajama. Instead, they loaded up the mules and retreated to a hacienda in the nearby village. After a good meal they visited the local hot springs and geysers, before returning […]
June 18, 2013 IMG guide Greg Vernovage reports that the team made a good attempt today at reaching the high camp (Campo Alto at about 18,000’) but that they were turned back by high winds. Greg said it was rippin’ up high. They have now returned to Base Camp (15,750’) and will stay the night […]
June 17, 2013 IMG guide Greg Vernovage called today to report the team had successfully made their way out of the Cordillera Real (the mountains to the east of Lake Titicaca) and were now  on their way south  to Sajama  (21463 ft / 6542 m), the highest peak in Bolivia. To get there the team […]
IMG leader Greg Venovage reports by sat phone from Base Camp that the Bolivia team had a nice climb today of Pequeño Alpamayo (17,482′). Well done! The weather and conditions were good, and the training yesterday paid off, as the ascent required some steep climbing. After a good rest tonight, the plan for tomorrow is […]
June 14, 2013 IMG leader Greg Vernovage reports that the team moved yesterday up to the Tambo Condoriri Camp at about 14,100 feet. Then, today, they continued their gradual approach, climbing up to the Condoriri Base Camp at 15,200 feet. Greg says that everyone is doing well with their acclimatization program. The rain they had […]
June 12, 2013 We went to sleep last night in Cocacabana to the sound of thunder and hard rain, and woke up this morning with lighter rain that started to diminish as we headed for the boat. Â By the time we were halfway through the boat ride to Sun Island the rain stopped, giving the […]
June 12, 2013 All is well here in Copacabana on Lake Titicaca. Â Clouds were covering most of the mountain range on our way to the shore. Â We stopped by Senior Paulino’s place to check out a few Reed Boats and shake his hand. Â Senior Paulino is the last original reed boat builder of the Ra […]
June 11, 2013 From: Greg Vernovage Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 7:56 PM To: Eric Simonson Subject: Bolivia update Eric, Another beautiful day in Bolivia. Â The City Tour was great and we took a walk up to the look out. Â A few clouds around the top of Illimani but we can still see how great […]
June 10, 2013 The team has arrived here in Bolivia along with all their duffel bags! We had a good day of organizing, doing gear checks, and then had a nice welcome dinner this evening. The team members are all doing well.  Because Bolivia is such high altitude, the importance of not going too fast […]
August 24, 2012 Greg checked in yesterday evening with this report: — The Team is back in La Paz after a great final climb of Illimani. Â We had perfect weather on top with no wind and great views. The route was in great condition. We are now packing up and getting ready for a final […]
