Huayna potosi 6088m. 2 day Climb
Overview
Huayna Potosi is Bolivia’s most popular peak in the Cordillera Real, renowned for its imposing beauty and ease of access. Located just 32 km from La Paz, it rises 88 meters above the 6000 meter mark.
- 🏔️ Huayna Potosi can be climbed by beginners with a competent guide and technical equipment.
- 💪 Fit beginners are required, as the climb is quite steep toward the end.
- ⚠️ It’s a tough climb, but well worth the effort!
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- All meals on the mountain
- Private transportation for the group
- Lodging at the Huayna Potosi high camp hut
- Crampons, harness, plastic boots, windproof pants and jacket, ice axe, gloves, gaiters, helmet,
- Climbing Equipment:
- Professional guide for every 2 customers
- Guide tips
- Hiking shoes
- Personal items
- Toilet paper
- Beanie / woolen hat
- Thin liner gloves
- Personal medication
- 2 liters of water
- Sunglasses / Sunblock
- 50 BOB mountain entrance fee
- Snacks for summit attempt
- 3 pairs of socks (one thick)
- Fleece jacket / down jacket
- Trekking pants or leggings
- Backpack (minimum 50 liter capacity)
- Headlamp
- Sleeping bag (rated to – 5 º c)
Meeting point
Return details
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, pack our backpacks with all of our technical climbing equipment and personal items, and then hike for 2 hours to our high camp, located at 5170 meters. Upon arrival at our high camp we will have hot drinks, snacks and dinner and go to bed around 6:00 PM.
For all of our activities on this day, we will dress in traditional hiking clothing.
Day 2
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 1:30 PM.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.