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Bolivia’s Trans Andean Trek or Climb
The Trans Andean Trek or Climb is one among sevÂerÂal of our opporÂtune itinÂerÂaries that allow our trekkers to explore beauÂtiÂful mounÂtain ranges with the comÂfort of porters and pack aniÂmals, and offer an optionÂal sumÂmit climb for those who want a litÂtle extra chalÂlenge. This year we had trekkers join us in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru for our ​“Trek or Climb” proÂgrams, some of whom startÂed out the trip as trekkers and came home as mountaineers!
Stay tuned for next year’s addiÂtion to the Trans-Andean trip- KAYAKÂING in Lake Titicaca!

Dawn WilkinÂson photo
Dawn WilkinÂson, a trekker on our Trans Andean Trek or Climb, shared her phoÂtos with us from her expeÂriÂence in Bolivia. She was introÂduced to the basic skills of glacÂiÂer travÂel on this aweÂsome Trek or Climb, a great start to preÂpare her for an interÂnaÂtionÂal glacÂiÂer mounÂtaineerÂing course!

Dawn WilkinÂson photo

Dawn WilkinÂson photo
The team met in La Paz, Bolivia where they toured the city, explored the arcaeÂhoÂlogÂiÂcal site of an ancient Tiwanakan city, relaxed on the shores of Lake TitÂiÂcaÂca in the town of CopacaÂbana, and hiked the beauÂtiÂful Isla del Sol for the first 3 days with a wonÂderÂful local guide, Grace.

Dawn WilkinÂson photo

Dawn WilkinÂson photo
After meetÂing with the porters and pack aniÂmals, the team was off into the heart of the Cordillera Real. They trekked past the beauÂtiÂful Lago Chiar KhoÂta, an alpine lake surÂroundÂed by the specÂtacÂuÂlar amphitheÂater of Andean peaks, and set up camp at the ConÂdoriri Base Camp. The team, feelÂing strong and enerÂgized, decidÂed to sumÂmit Pico AusÂtria the next day!

Dawn WilkinÂson photo

Dawn WilkinÂson photo
As all three clients were feelÂing strong and ambiÂtious on this trip, they decidÂed to attempt a sumÂmit climb of CharkiÂni. Although the team had to turn around before reachÂing the sumÂmit, they were excitÂed to have learned some mounÂtaineerÂing skills and to have made the attempt.

Dawn WilkinÂson photo

Dawn WilkinÂson photo
“SebasÂtÂian was an excelÂlent guide and I realÂly appreÂciÂatÂed how much care he gave and how proÂfesÂsionÂal he was. He has his act togethÂer and made our trip a wonÂderÂful memÂoÂry!” ~ Dawn W.