Huayna Potosi

Mountain/Glacier Climbing

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December 19th 2006
Where do I start with Huayna Potosi other than it is by far the hardest thing that I have ever done in my whole life. Huayana Potosi is a mountain an hour and a half outside of La Paz and stands at 6,088 m in height. To put this in perspective for you Mount Snowdon is 1,085 m, Ben Nevis is 1,344m and Kilimanjaro is 4,559m. The climb is not just about fitness but due to the altitude you just can ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Huayna Potosí

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more