Cordillera Real, Bolivia - High Altitude Mountaineering Course.
Janko Laya (18,187 ft.), Janko Huyo (18,079 ft.), Condoriri (18,525 ft.) with Illimani (21,195 ft.).
Expedition Option
This High Altitude Mountaineering course is designed to give you the skills to climb high altitude peaks and prepare you for climbing on technical terrain at these altitudes. We will be instructing and reviewing the following climbing techniques: glacier travel, ice/snow climbing techniques, crevasse rescue, multi-pitch climbing snow climbing, short roping, ice/snow anchors, belay techniques, rappelling, glacier navigation, route finding, and decision making.
Additional topics to be covered or experienced: proper acclimatization, pace, knowing when to turn back, weather considerations, alpine starts, mountain medicine, judgment, and hazard evaluation.
We will attempt 2-3 peaks between 18,000 ft. and 20,000 ft. in the Cordillera, Real depending on local conditions, group skill level, and as our time allows. Possible options to be attempted: Janko Laya (18,187 ft.), Janko Huyo (18,079 ft.), Condoriri (18,525 ft.). Other peaks and climbs may be substituted due to climbing conditions.
While an excellent pre-course for the Illimani Expedition (21,200 ft.) this is a great introduction to climbing in the Bolivian Andes with ascents of peaks over 18,000 ft., all the while learning advanced climbing techniques and how to be safe at high altitude.
Expedition Option: The summit of Illimani (21,195 ft.) is the objective of this week-long expedition option. It is the highest peak in the Cordillera Real of the Bolivian Andes.
Note: We can accommodate non-climbing participants who have the desire to explore Bolivia, but do not have the desire to attempt the summits.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to change until booking due to international exchange rates.
Prices include:
- Hotels;
- Ground transportation;
- Permits;
- Hut fees;
- Entrance fees;
- Group climbing equipment;
- Camping/base camp equipment;
- Ground support;
- Informational support;
- Review of climbing techniques;
- Experienced American guides.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Bolivia
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Ice Climbing
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