Bolivia Mountain School Dispatch
June 6, 2014 – A Photo Recap of Our Bolivia Mountain School
We go a message from the team today that they have arrived back in La Paz.
Chris and Micheline had an incredible week learning worthy alpine mountaineering skills and climbing two impressive peaks Pequeno Alpamyo (17,618ft/5,370m) and Illusion (17,487ft/5,330m). Hard work, determination and great leadership helped the team succeed!
Congratulations team!
Here are some photos from their week of climbing in the Bolivia Andes:
Chris took to climbing this week for her amazing fundraiser “Climb for Paws”.
Chris and the mules before they departed for Base Camp
Micheline looking well prepared to hike to Condoriri Base Camp
Our incredible guides Osvaldo, Sergio and Alex
The team at Condoriri Base Camp
Our comfortable and beautiful home for the week
The views from Base Camp are incredible.
Learning how to use our ice axes as anchors
Chris and Micheline using their Akalov Anchors
Chris resting before the climb
Micheline climbing along fixed rope
Chris enjoying our favorite treat made by our amazing cook Maria; cheese empanadas!
Chris looking ready to go!
An incredible view of Pequeno Alpamayo through Micheline’s glasses
The hardworking ladies on their way to the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo
Summit of Pequeno Alpamayo
After all their hard work and determination the team is celebrates standing on top of two summits Pequeno Alpamayo (top) and Illusion (bottom)