The Blockade Runners Summit Chacaltaya
The May 17th team has chosen the name of Blockade Runners. Today we left La Paz and hiked to the summit of Chacaltaya, making the summit of a 17,000 ft peak. It was a windy cold morning, but the sunrise was spectacular! We are camped at 14,300 ft tonight and will make our way up to the Condoriri Base Camp tomorrow.
Buenas noches,
Rachel
May 17th Bolivia Team Hikes in the Valle de Las Animas
Today we took an acclimatization hike on the outskirts of La Paz through an area known as the Valle de Las Animas (Valley of the Souls). The valley is named after the tall wispy shapes of the hoodoo like formations that rise up all across the area.
Rachel
May 17th Bolivia Group Arrives in La Paz
The 2026 Bolivia Season has begun! Our team of seven climbers met for a gear check this morning. Then we shared a lunch that was both delicious and beautifully presented before continuing with a tour of the city from plazas to markets to cable cars.
We are excited to begin our season in Bolivia!
Saludos,
Rachel
Bolivia Trekkers get good weather, plenty of excellent views!
Bolivia Trek travels the Cordillera Valley
Excellent. My guides made the trip very enjoyable. I’d climb with any of them again. The trip rocked! What a great time.
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