Climbing Huayna Potosí

Huayna Potosi 6,088m (3 days).

DAY 1.- Depart La Paz for Laguna Zongo (4,750m) where we will set up camp. We then take a short trek to the base of the glaciar, where we will spend the afternoon practising many different techniques on the ice (walking, climbing, abseiling, rescue techniques etc.). Return to the camp and sleep.

DAY 2.- After breakfast we will start the ascent (mostly on rock) to the Rock Camp (5,425m), where we will set camp on the glaciar. Trekking time 2-3 hours.

DAY 3.- An early start (5am) towards the summit of the mountain (6,088m). From the peak we will be able to enjoy views of the altiplano, La Paz, the valleys entering into the jungle, Lake Titicaca and the entire Cordillera Real. We will then start our descent back to base camp and onward to Laguna Zongo, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to return to La Paz.