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OJOS DEL SALADO
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DATES OF TRIP 2008-2009:
November 29- December 14, 2008
December 6-21, 2008
December 20- January 4, 2009
January 3Ð 18, 2009
January 17- February 1, 2009
January 24- February 8, 2009
January 31-15, 2009
February 7 - 22, 2009
February 14- March 1, 2009
February 21- March 8, 2009
February 28- March 15, 2009
March 7-22, 2009
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OJOS DEL SALADO
Chilean Altiplano
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Cerro Ojos Del Salado
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Ojos del Salado, at 22,572', is the second highest peak in the western hemisphere, and the world's highest volcano. It is a giant among giants located in the Chilean Altiplano comparable only with Tibet. Before the climb we will have several days to acclimatize. We will take day hikes in the fantastic Atacama Desert, visit saltwater lakes frequented by flamingos, and enjoy the natural hot springs at Laguna Verde, 14,765', a turquoise lake with a view of snow-capped volcanoes and red desert slopes.
4-wheel drive vehicles will take us as high as 17,000', where we begin our Ojos climb. From this point we climb to Refugio Tejos, a hut at 19,350', is probably the highest mountain hut in the world! Gentle scree slopes and occasional snow patches lead us to the summit from which we can admire the huge extinct crater. We will also have a chance to climb an 18,000 foot volcano before the Ojos climb. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and have previous mountaineering experience. Although Ojos is not a technical climb, altitude and weather conditions are a major challenge.
Ojos Del Salado Itinerary
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DAY 1: |
Group meets in Santiago. Equipment check and afternoon briefing at
the hotel. For dinner we will have a chance to taste fine Chilean
cuisine and wine. |
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DAY 2: | Fly to Copiapo. Afternoon free, spend night at Hosteria Las Pircas
(Inn). |
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DAY 3: | Drive up to the Copiapo Valley, camp at the San Andres meadows, at
about 6,500 ft. Set up camp and hike in the afternoon. |
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DAY 4: | Drive to Salar the Maricunga, at 11,811 ft., spectacular salt lake
where flamingos nest. Camp near the Salar. |
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DAY 5: | Hike in the morning. Drive to Barrancas Blancas, where we will spend
a few nights getting acclimatize. |
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DAY 6: | Acclimatization hike to Laguna Verde at 14,765 ft. , an unforgettable
turquoise lake, with hot springs nearby that we will get the chance to
enjoy as well. Return to Barrancas Blancas. |
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DAY 7: | Acclimatization climb up to Cerro Radioactivo 18,000 ft. We will do
the approach by 4-wheel drive vehicle up desert slopes. Return to Barrancas
Blancas. |
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DAY 8: | Drive up to Refugio Atacama at 17,050 ft., where we will camp and use
this shelter. |
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DAY 9: | Optional hikes. Depending on how the group is doing, we will have the
chance to climb Cerro Ojitos 19,200 ft., which is a beautiful accessible
peak northwest of Ojos del Salado. |
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DAY 10: | Hike up to Refugio Tejos, a hut at 19,350 ft., probably the highest
mountain hut in the world! Here we will spend the night. |
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DAY 11-12: | Summit! Weather permitting. |
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DAY 13: | Down to Barrancas Blancas where we will spend the night. |
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DAY 14: | Drive to the town of El Salvador. Overnight at Hotel. |
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DAY 15: | Fly back to Santiago from El Salvador. |
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DAY 16: |
Fly back home.
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This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, weather days and rest days
are always a possibility while on a climbing trip.
COST INCLUDES
Professional Mountain Guides, 2 nights hotel accommodation in Santiago (4 star), 2 nights hotel accommodation in Copiapo, all land transportation (such as vans and 4x4), all expedition food, all community gear (such as tents, stoves cooking gear, medical kit, etc).
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
All flights, meals in Santiago and Copiapo personal equipment, passport, personal items and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.), expenses incurred in the case of a rescue.
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