Tag: Great Peaks of Bolivia

Hi everyone! I apologize as it looks like the audio post from yesterday cut off after a few seconds. I wanted to let you all know that 100% of our team summited Pequeño Alpamayo yesterday on a gorgeous day. Congratulations … Continue reading →

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Rests & Prepares for Summit

Posted on June 21, 2019June 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Reviews Snow Skills

Posted on June 21, 2019June 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Climbs Pico Austria!

Posted on June 19, 2019June 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Bolivia 2019 – Introducing: Team “Freddy Van Diesel”

Posted on June 18, 2019June 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Our team, with much deliberation and strength of creativity, has chosen a name. You may however have to chat personally with a team member in order decipher the genius.

Bolivia 2019 – Island Hopping

Posted on June 18, 2019June 24, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Today we went island hopping in our private boat between the Sun and Moon Islands. We enjoyed spectacular views of the rugged coastlines and the Bolivian Royal Range. Today we also got to pet an alpaca and even play with … Continue reading →

Bolivia 2019 Begins!

Posted on June 17, 2019June 20, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

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Welcome to our 2019 Bolivia cybercast! Our long planned and awaited for trip began today in La Paz! We started the day with a gear check, followed by lunch, and a tour of the city. Our favorite mode of transportation … Continue reading →

Rainier

8.3.20: The upper mountain has been changing over the past two weeks with prolonged above normal seasonal temperatures. Paradise trails are pretty much snow free with only a few sections of lingering snow patches. From Camp Muir, there is a climber friendly traverse across the Cowlitz Glacier. From Ingraham Flats, the route ascends around 400' and crosses a series of crevasses before traversing onto the Cleaver. Access onto the Cleaver is straightforward and in good condition. From the top of the Cleaver, the route ascends several switchbacks before making a hard right traverse at 12,800' heading out towards the Emmons shoulder. The traverse is currently in good condition with several fixed pickets for running belays. Overall, the route is well established, easy to follow, and well wanded.

Baker

8.21.20: Mt Baker (Komo Kulshan) is still in excellent condition with teams reaching the summit daily. The trail to Sandy camp is snow free. There is running water at camp. Approach shoes are an excellent choice for the walk up to camp. The Easton Glacier is still in great condition. There is a large crevasse opening up on the Roman Wall ~9,500ft. Teams are able to end run the crevasse by traversing climbers left to a bridge crossing.

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Gear Review: Fozzils Bowls

By Mike Hawkins It has been a long day – one of the most demanding climbing days you have ever experienced. Your legs are wrecked. Your back is sore and you have small bruises on your hips from your hipbelt. You have sunscreen caked into every nook and cranny, but even that didn’t keep you […]

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By Mike Hawkins “Man, this is a really great pack…” I said it over and over for months until my wife had finally had enough of it. She had to get one for herself. While 50 liters is a little small for most multi-day mountaineering and winter ski tours, the small size is plenty versatile […]

Tag: Great Peaks of Bolivia

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Illimani Summit Push

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Summits Chachacomani!

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel at Chachacomani High Camp

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Summits Pequeño Alpamayo!

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Rests & Prepares for Summit

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Reviews Snow Skills

Bolivia 2019 – Team Freddy Van Diesel Climbs Pico Austria!

Bolivia 2019 – Introducing: Team “Freddy Van Diesel”

Bolivia 2019 – Island Hopping

Bolivia 2019 Begins!

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