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Climbing in the Bolivian Andes
Classic Climbs in the Royal Range

Overview

Bolivia is a huge country, which sits along the great mountain chain of the Andes. The Andes comprises two main ranges, the Eastern Cordillera and the Western Cordillera, and these two ranges cross Bolivia from north to south, separated by high and quite barren plains known as the "altiplano." From the point of view of the trekker and mountain climber, the most interesting part of this geographically varied Andean country is the Cordillera Real or Royal Range. Arriving at the El Alto Airport, the first impression that the visitor has of Bolivia is of clear mountain air and the impressive snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real. Illimani, at 21,180 feet, dominates the south-east skyline. Our expedition starts out by acclimatizing in La Paz and Lake Titicaca, taking time to visit Inca ruins close to the lakeside resort of Copacabana. Now reasonably well acclimatized, we make our 3 day trekking approach to the mountains and our first climbing objective, Pequeno Alpamayo (17,613ft.). Pequeno Alpamayo provides a technically interesting snow climb via its long west-south-west ridge. Transferring to the base camp for Huayna Potosi (20,000ft.), we make a 2-day ascent of this popular mountain and then return to La Paz for a day of rest before our attempt on Illimani. This trip involves challenging, high-altitude trekking and climbing and is suitable for those with previous alpine climbing experience.

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Details

Trip length: 21 days US to US
Dates: June 12 - July 2, 2008
Cost: $4,595.00 per person, based on a group size of 4 people
Difficulty: Advanced - Climbers should have previous alpine climbing experience and be comfortable using ice tools and crampons on steep angled, high altitude pitches.
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Includes: An experienced, UIMGA/AMGA certified Aspen Expeditions climbing guide and English-speaking local climbing guide(s). Airport transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in La Paz, guided sightseeing tour of La Paz and all breakfast meals while at the group hotel in La Paz. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Leave the USA for La Paz, Bolivia.

Day 2 - Arrive in La Paz International Airport (13,200 feet).

Day 3 - Visit the ruins of Tiahuanaco. In the afternoon we continue driving to Lake Titicaca.

Day 4 - Acclimatization and sightseeing around Lake Titicaca.

Day 5 - Walk to Posada del Inca

Day 6 - Visit Isla de la Luna, transfer to Sorata

Day 7 - Trek to Alka Quota

Day 8 - Cross the Sistena Pass to Jurikhota Lake

Day 9 - Cross the Apacheta Pass to Chairkhota Lake

Day 10 - Rest day at Chairkhota Lake

Day 11 - Ascent of Pequeno Alpamayo

Day 12 - Transfer to Huayna Potosi Base camp

Day 13 - To High Camp on Huayna Potosi

Day 14 - Climb Huayna Potosi

Day 15 - Free day in La Paz

Day 16 - To Illimani Base camp

Day 17 - Up to the Condor’s Nest

Day 18 - Climb Illimani

Day 19 - Return to La Paz. Hotel.

Day 20 - Spare or contingency day

Day 21 - Depart La Paz.

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