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Archive for November, 2011

Bolivia 2012: Two Exciting Trips in the Year Ahead

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

If you’ve been following our blog or newsletter, you may already know that we have not one, but TWO exciting adventures in Bolivia this coming year. In case one adventure isn’t enough for you, we’ve put them back to back so that you can join both!

Learning the ropes

Learning the ropes

The first trip is our new Bolivia Mountain School Program where you will spend seven days learning the ropes – literally. From rope and belay techniques to glacier travel and safety, this course is perfect for anyone looking to learn the foundational skills of mountaineering. Whether you’re new to the sport or you just want to brush-up on your skills and technique, you will be sure to walk away with practical knowledge that you can apply to your future pursuits on the slopes. At ten days in length, this trip is perfect for people who want to go climbing in South America, but have limited time off.

Camping on Sajama

Camping on Sajama

Hiking to Condorii Base Camp

Hiking to Condorii Base Camp

A joyful team of climbers

A joyful team of climbers

Our second trip is a Berg Adventures classic. First we climb world-class mountains in the Condoriri Range (usually Cerro Austria and Pequeno Alpamayo depending upon conditions) and then we continue on to climb Sajama, Bolivia’s tallest mountain at 21,486ft/6,549m. While the mountains are fantastic, we also take some time to explore the incredibly diverse cultures of Bolivla by visiting the city of La Paz and acclimatizing along the shores of Lake Titicaca. Last year this trip was featured in Outside Magazine, so you know it’s got to be good!

Check-out last year’s dispatches to see just how colorful and scenic Bolivia is!

To learn more, visit the Bolivia homepage or contact our office (Sara@bergadventures.com or 866-609-4148).

Upcoming Trip Dates*:

Bolivia Mountain School: June 1 – 10, 2012

Bolivia: Sajama and Condoriri: June 9 – 25, 2012

*Dates inclusive of international travel days.

A Great Fall Season in Nepal

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Berg Adventures has concluded another successful trekking and climbing season in Nepal. With two trekking teams and a climb of the stunning Lobuche Peak, we were busy! The Khumbu was at its finest; the leaves of the rhododendron trees were beginning to change, the mountains were especially snowy after the monsoon, and our old friends were happy to see us after the quiet summer season. Plus the weather was just right – clear and sunny with a few token rainy (and snowy!) days. Overall, our fall climbers and trekkers had a wonderful time.

Enjoy some of the trip photo highlights below:

A chorten, or stupa, along the trail to Base Camp.

A chorten, or stupa, along the trail to Base Camp.

Classic blue skies of the fall trekking season

Classic blue skies of the fall trekking season

No trip to the Khumbu is complete without a little snow. It is the Himalaya!

No trip to the Khumbu is complete without a little snow. It is the Himalaya!

Everest never ceases to impress.

Everest never ceases to impress.

This way to Everest Base Camp

This way to Everest Base Camp

The team strikes a pose.

The team strikes a pose.

We made it! Welcome to Base Camp!

We made it! Welcome to Base Camp!

Team members on the summit of Kala Patar with Everest behind them.

Team members on the summit of Kala Patar with Everest behind them.

No wonder Kala Patar is a must on every Everest Base Camp Trek - look at that view!

No wonder Kala Patar is a must on every Everest Base Camp Trek – look at that view!

Denio and Raquel stand atop Lobuche Peak.

Denio and Raquel stand atop Lobuche Peak.

To plan your own Himalayan Adventure whether you wish to trek to Everest Base Camp or to climb one of the many remarkable peaks, visit our website at http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/asia/everest-basecamp-description.php or contact our office at info@bergadventures.com.

To read more about this season’s treks, check-out the trip dispatches:

Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatches: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2011/2011-10-08-everest-base-camp/main.php

Lobuche Peak Dispatches: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2011/2011-10-23-lobuche/main.php