My three-day climb up the 6088 meter mountain in the Cordillera Real near La Paz, Bolivia.

To The Top Of The World

July 27, 2006
Day 302
Huayna Potosi Climb Day 3

I barley got any sleep last night. Technically, it was still the middle of the night when I got up at 1:00, but I still barely slept. Shortly after I went to bed, the wind picked up and started whipping through the tent,… Read More »

Resting At High Camp

July 26, 2006
Day 301
Huayna Potosi Climb Day 2

I had a long sleep last night, and we had a leisurely start today. One problem that became apparent right away was that I didn't have enough room for all of my stuff in the small backpack that was provided for me. I'm… Read More »

Learning How To Climb

July 25, 2006
Day 300
Huayna Potosi Climb Day 1

I was supposed to get picked up at my hotel at 9:00 today. Someone showed up at 9:30, but there still was no car. Instead, I had to walk up the hill to a tour agency office and wait some more. About 11:00,… Read More »