Huayna Potosi

North Peak 6088 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE
2 days

This mountain was climbed for the first time by German climbers R. Dienst and O. Lohse in 1919.

Among peaks higher than 6000 m.a.s.l. in South America, this one is considered the easiest one, however, to attempt this climb, you need to be well acclimatized.

DAY1. We depart from La Paz, by land transport, to Zongo Platform (approximately 2 hours), we ascend walking for 2 hours to the refuge, then continue through difficult moraines to the glacier at 5200 m.a.s.l. The slate slabs platforms next to the glacier provide us with a HIGH CAMP reasonably comfortable to have a rest.

DAY 2. We begin the day with a 5 hour ascent passing through two important semi technical climbing passages within the route, one at 5600 m.a.s.l. at "La Pala Chica" wall (80m, 50°) and another at 5900 m.a.s.l. which leads directly to the north peak SUMMIT, the highest one at 6088 m.a.s.l., afterwards we return to Zongo Platform (4 hours) and finally return by land transport to La Paz.

NOTES
While this mountain’s south-east face (Normal Route) receives gently massive expeditions, its west and north faces are considered high difficulty level.
To achieve required acclimatization, we suggest undertaking the Acclimatization, Training and Climbing Program (3 days).

THE TOUR INCLUDES: 
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier donkeys for luggage.