climbing Nevado Chachani 5,200 meters up chachani

the start fo the climb toward base camp

August 8th 2007
After one day of rest from climbing El Misti, i set about climbing chachani, which is a 6080 meter (thats 19,800 feet) peak with three other people and a guide. three additional participants got severe altitude sickness at the base camp (5400 meters) and had to go back down before the summit attempt. this was the highest elevation i´ve ever attained and it was some pretty slow going with some ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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kevin doyle

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I teach high school math. For the past several years in the summer I have enjoyed motorcycle touring throughout mexico. Dual sport riding in copper canyon, chihuahua, was a highlight of those travels. My hobbies are dancing, travel and motorcycle riding and this trip will combine the three: I am riding my 03 honda cb 919 from los angeles down through central america to honduras and nicaragua for a nine-week tour. I have been taking salsa lessons for a few months and look forward taking dance classes as well as spanish classes on my travels, as well as hiking the local volcanoes.... full info

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