Category Archives: Peaks

Double dose of bad luck on Nevado Sajama

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Administrator

(See also Sajama photo album and Sajama peaks page.) It’s Monday, May 17. I’m sitting in La Paz, back after a 3 day expedition to Nevado Sajama. We did not summit, and one of the main reasons was the horrible … Continue reading →

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Attempt on Ojos, but no summit

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Administrator

We are back in Copiapo after a round-trip through the desert to Laguna Verde and Ojos del Salado. Getting there is an adventure in itself. It’s 260km of desert road with passes of 4500m, some 4000m higher than Copiapo. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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On to Ojos del Salado

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Administrator

After having to wait out the weekend in Copiapo we now have procured the required permits for Ojos del Salado. We also bought 40l of water as well as a 20l canister for gasoline before heading out into the Atacama … Continue reading →

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Success on Aconcagua

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Administrator

We reached the summit of Aconcagua on 6-Mar-10. At 6,962 m Aconcagua is not only the highest point of Argentina, but of all of the Americas and certainly of all Panamerican Peaks. In fact it is the highest mountain in … Continue reading →

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Panama and Volcan Baru

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Administrator

The last country on the first part of my journey is Panama. I crossed the border on December 18 and rode to the town of David. There I found a hotel near the bus terminal, arranged for my bike to … Continue reading →

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