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Archive for April, 2013

Why Climb One Peak When You Can Climb Six? Berg Adventures in Bolivia Summer 2013

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Travel with us to Bolivia for an ultra adventure that encompasses both high mountain endeavors and rich cultural experiences. Enjoy time in La Paz, Bolivia’s capital, where we will visit markets and soak in the rich culture and history of the city. The city sits at 12,000ft/3,650m, making it the highest capital city in the world. Then we head to Copacabana, a picturesque town situated along the shores of Lake Titicaca. To acclimatize to the altitude, we will explore the Isla del Sol before heading to the Condoriri Mountains where the climbing begins!

A local woman and her child

A local woman and her child

A boat made of reeds on Lake Titicaca

A boat made of reeds on Lake Titicaca

The experience you gain from this trip will be invaluable on future mountaineering expeditions. While you can gain climbing experience close to home, you cannot replicate the high altitude which is certainly one of the biggest challenges climbers face on climbs above 14,000ft/4,266m. Knowing what to expect and how your body will react at altitude will help you with your future high mountain endeavors.

Getting roped up and ready for the climb

Getting roped up and ready for the climb

High Camp on Huayana Potosi

High Camp on Huayana Potosi

The razor edge ridge of Pequeno Alpamayo

The razor edge ridge of Pequeno Alpamayo

Our climbing goals include attempts on the following peaks:

  • Cerro Austria (17,388ft/5,300m)
  • Pequeno Alpamayo (17,880/5,450 m)
  • Huayna Potosi (19,973ft/6088m)
  • Ancohuma (21,086ft/ 6,427m)
  • Acotango (19,937ft/6,077m)
  • Parinacota (20,767ft/6,330m)

Join us August 3rd to 24th for a trip you will never forget.

Can’t get away for 3 weeks? That’s ok. Ask us about a shortened itinerary.

Contact our office today to learn more!

Meet the BAI 2013 Everest Climbers

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Everest team members Daniel Branham, Steve Whittington and Todd Pendleton have arrived at Everest Base Camp and are now preparing for their climb. Read their bios on our Meet the BAI Climber page and be inspired!

Follow the 2013 BAI Everest Expedition dispatches here.

Wally Berg in National Geographic Magazine

Friday, April 5th, 2013
National Geographic magzine features Wally Berg's Shadow of Everest

Check out the special edition of National Geographic on stands now to see Wally’s well know photo, “Shadow of Everest”. The issue titled, “125 Years of Great Explorations,” features amazing photos from notable achievements in human exploration. The photos, which include expeditions of all types from deep sea adventures to space exploration and everything in between, will take your breath away. It is will be on stands until June 2013. Pick up your copy before they are all gone!