Bolivian Peaks - An Epic Journey Through the Andes

A journey through the high peaks of Bolivia taking in Huayna Potosí, Illimani and Pequeno Alpamayo.

Charlie Boscoe

Images

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Sunrise from the summit ridge

by Charlie Boscoe

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The view from the summit!

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Looking up at the mountain with the approach path visible at the bottom of the photo

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Typically beautiful and barren views

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Looking out across Khota Lake

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Loading the vehicles before the rough drive into Khota Lake

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Loading the llamas before the trek begins

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On the road to the lake

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Scree running! Bolivia is a classic scree running location

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On the way to Cerro Milluni

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The stunning Juri Khota lake, with the Condoriri peaks behind

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Pequeno Alpamayo Base Camp

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Chatting to the locals at base camp IFSC Official Livestream

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A close up view of the Condoriri peaks

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At the glacial lake beneath the Condoriri mountains

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Looking up at the final summit tower

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Almost there!

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Starting out in the darkness

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Safely back in the (relative) warmth of the valley above Tuni

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Heading back to camp just as the weather turns

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Ascent up the Western Face

by Christian Murillo

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First light on the North Summit

by Christian Murillo

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Final Push to the Summit

by Christian Murillo

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Base Camp: Illimani

by Christian Murillo

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High Camp: Illimani

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Description

For those searching for a classic Andean mountain journey, look no further. This trip will take you onto 3 beautiful summits and through some of the barren, almost desolate mountain scenery for which Bolivia is famous.

Unusually for a mountaineering expedition, this trip has a bustling city (La Paz, the capital of Bolivia) as its base camp, meaning that between peaks you can retreat to the city for a day or 2, grab a shower, a good meal and a night in a hotel bed, and then head back into the hills.

All 3 peaks are challenging and have exposed sections so you'll need a good all round mountaineering skill set to complete this trip. If your skill and fitness levels are high enough and you get a bit of luck with conditions, you can't fail to enjoy this epic Andean adventure.

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