BOLIVIA: ITINERARY

Bolivia Climbing and Skiing Expedition 2010

Exact dates to be determined by first sign-ups.

Day 1 Arrive La Paz, Bolivia, in the morning. Drive 3 hours to Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca at 12,000’. Overnight at a nice hotel on the beach.

Day 2 Boat to Isla del Sol, & hike the entire spine of the island, about 5 hours. Return to Copacabana.

Day 3 Drive 5 hours to Condoriri trailhead, hike 2 hours to Basecamp at 14,000'.

Day 4 Climb Janchallani (16,700') and ski parts of it if conditions allow. Return to Basecamp.

Day 5 Starting early, climb Tereja Peak (17,000') then descend the other side to the foot of Pequeno Alpamayo. Climb the 50-60 degree snow-slope to the 17,630' summit. Descend, then re-ascend Tereja & ski or downclimb 2500’ of glacier.

Day 6 Break camp, hike out, and drive 4 hours to Serquikollu Basecamp, 14,500’.

Day 7 Starting early, climb Serquikollu, an easy glacial ascent at 17,400'. Ski back down. Traverse the valley and ascend one of several unclimbed peaks. If conditions allow, ski down. Return to a hotel in La Paz.

Day 8 Drive 7 hours to Parinacota High Camp, 15,000'.

Day 9 Climb Parinacota, 20,000'+, and ski or down-climb back to High Camp. Drive 2 hours to Tomerape Hotel for overnight.

Day 10 Rest day. Explore the geysers and thermal springs in the area. Overnight at Tomerape Hotel.

Day 11 Hike 4 hours to Sajama Base Camp, 16,500'.

Day 12 Hike 4 hours to Sajama High Camp. 18,000'.

Day 13 Climb Sajama, highest peak in Bolivia, 21,460'. Return to Base Camp.

Day 14 Extra day for bad weather or other delays.

Day 15 Hike out and drive 7 hours to La Paz for a farewell dinner, a hot shower, and a comfortable hotel.

Day 16 Fly home.

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