mountaineering - acohuma & illampu, bolivia - May 24, 2028
We plan to climb two 6,000m peaks in Bolivia - Acohuma (6,427m/ 21,086 ft) and Illampu (6,331m/ 20,771ft). We will do acclimatization hikes before climbing those peaks. Illampu is known as "The King of the Mountains" which is one of the hardest climbs in the Andes. We may set a different easier peak for those who do not feel comfortable to climb Illampu. Participants must 1) have excellent physical condition with previous mountaineering experience (rope travel, glacier travel, sow/ice anchors, the use of crampons, crevasse rescue, and ice axe arrest); 2) have no history of altitude sickness at 14k+ peaks; 3) be willing to buy/rent required individual gear if necessary; and 4) have ice climbing skills and can climb comfortably 50-degree snow/ice slopes. For Illampu, high altitude mountaineering experience (above 18,000 feet) and technical mountaineering experience that involves ice climbing are required. Backpacking experience (especially in winter) is strongly recommended. I will organize mountaineering training sessions to prepare for this high-altitude expedition, in collaboration with the School for International Expedition Training (nonprofit organization) and the U of U's Department of Park, Recreation and Tourism. Due to the complexity of the trip logistics and demanding alpine climbing, we will use a local company's package that has a fixed fee. The estimated cost for the local company is approximately $2,600 including ground local transportation, meals, certified guides (ratio depending on a mountain), lodging/camps in the mountains and towns, camping gear, full base camp infrastructure and services, donkeys/porters, and hotels in La Paz. The additional cost will be for international flights, compulsory travel insurance, personal expenses, personal equipment, and gratitude. Each participant will pay directly to the company. The dates include international travel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may add an extra day. If interested, please contact the organizer with a description of your fitness level and your climbing resume and to receive more detailed information. WMC members only.
| Level: | EXT |
| Organizer: | Akiko Kamimura |
| Date: | Wed May 24 2028 — Thu Jun 8 2028 |
| Meeting Place: | Register with the Organizer |
