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Summit climb Huayna Potosi
Duration: 2 days
Trails: T4 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: More than 1000 m / 3281 ft ascent per day
> Enjoy the sunrise from the top
> Spend the night at High Camp refuge
> All climbing equipment necessary included
Huayna Potosi is Bolivia’s most popular major peak in the Cordillera Real. Located at just 32 km from the city of La Paz, Huayna Potosi is known for its ease of access and imposing beauty as well as the fact that it is 88 meters over the magic 6000-meter figure. Huayna Potosi can be climbed by beginners with a competent guide and technical equipment. Beginners yes, but fit beginners; it’s quite steep toward the end and it’s a tough climb, but well worth the effort! Join us in this 2-day trek and conquer this magnificent massif!
Itinerary
Day
1
An afternoon practicing basic mountaineering techniques on the glacier of Huayna Potosi
We will meet at our office at 9:00 AM and then travel on our private transport to the base camp of Huayna Potosi, located at 4700 meters.
We will have lunch at the base camp and then prepare our equipment for an afternoon of basic mountaineering technique practice on the glacier at the base of the mountain. Our walk to the glacier takes about 40 minutes and we will practice for around 2 hours before returning to the base camp for hot drinks and dinner. We will spend the night at the base camp.
Base Camp of Huayna Potosi
Day
2
Summit attempt and return to La Paz City
Our day will begin very early. Wake up time will be around midnight and we will get dressed with the climbing clothing and equipment and have breakfast.
Around 1:00 AM we will begin the ascent. We will have short breaks to rest and eat chocolates and drink water during the ascent.
We plan to arrive at the summit around sunrise in order to appreciate the wonderful view of the highlands, the surrounding Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca, and the ever unique sunrise itself.
Our descent to high camp will take 2 – 3 hours and upon arrival, we will have vegetable soup and hot drinks. At the high camp we will re-pack our backpacks and make the 1-hour descent to base camp.
We usually arrive at our office in La Paz around 1:00 PM.Included
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