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

the blockade runners summit chacaltaya 

the blockade runners summit chacaltaya 

the blockade runners summit chacaltaya 

 

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