22nd November 2006 - Chacaltaya ski resort.
Stunning views from the highest ski resort in the world at 5,300 m of shimmering turquise and orange lagoons and of the
La Paz Witches Market so called because of the vast selection of weird and wonderful potions and items such as llama fetuses used in sacred rites by the superstitious Bolivianos.
23rd-24th November 2006 - climbing Huyna Potosi
At base camp, altitude 4700 m before starting the ascent
Setting up the tent at high camp, for the night before the glacier ascent. Altitude 5130
Roberto tackling one of the vertical walls on our ascent
Enjoying the moment at the top: amazing views, pristine snow and ice caves. Climbing the glacier takes 7 hours steep walking in the night, equiped with crampons and ice pick.
One of the delightful views on Huyna Potosi - a magical winter wonderland
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