Huayna Potosi, 6088m

Engaged at 6088m, Huayna Potosi

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December 18th 2008
Huayna Potosi is a mountain located in Bolivia, not far and north-west of La Paz. The idea to summit this mountain was initiated by our Dutch friend Jerome who had recently tackled it successfully. He showed Steve some photos and that was all it took - he was hooked. The summit sits at 6088 metres above sea level and although it is a mixed climb with some technical difficulty, not a lot of experie ... 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