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Mountaing Climbing ( HUAYNA POTOSI 6.088 m.s.n.m ) ( 2 Days - 1 Night)
Duration
2 days
Overview
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At 6,088 meters or 19,974 feet, Huayna Potosi (literally, "Young Riches") is a beautiful and massive glaciated peak which dominates the view as you come in to land at the La Paz airport. Multiple route choices are available ranging from a number of standard routes on the beautiful east face to some of the most challenging and direct routes to be found anywhere in the Andes on the imposing west face. Although situated on the outskirts of La Paz, sufficient time must be spent acclimating before any summit attempt on this high-altitude peak.
This peak is impressive and justifiably popular. It's one of the easiest 6000m peaks in Bolivia. the peak is high and acclimatization is essential before to climb.
During the day it is quite warm and windy (+15oC). Nights are cold at the high camp (-10oC). Grade : AD (fairly difficult), 50°, 800 ms, 6 -7 hours from high camp.
Snow condition deteriorate in the afternoon so it is start back early.
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