Sounds like a dream - starting in the Alps & then moving to the Andes to climb two beautiful 6000ers! It surely doesn't get better than that for shear enjoyment. Even though I have just had a wonderful time climbing Aconcagua, I am jealous! But it was also a fantastic achievement to accomplish all that you set out to do. And the icing on the cake is a great TR & photos - congratulations all round!
I read your own great TR just the other day, and you had quite a big adventure too (and not just with the mountains). Compared to the Cordillera Real, it seems that the weather on Aconcagua is much more unforgiving.
Oh, and if you're still jealous by the time your back has healed, why not join in the fun? I'll be going to Peru soon.
Thanks. Bolivia was the best mountaineering trip I've ever been on, so yeah, I can most definitely recommend it! Mind you, there are still lots of places on earth I haven't visited yet, and so I'm hoping and trying to surpass it someday. Won't be easy.
Awesome trip report! Kudos on skipping out on the standard climbs (Huayna Potosi and Pequeno Alpamayo) to go for the bigger objectives. I also really enjoyed Bolivia when I was there is 2009.
Thanks, but I didn't exactly skip on the standard ones: those two plus Illimani were my acclimatization peaks. Otherwise I would never have had a chance.
Rob,
what agency did you use for organizing this trip, so that I avoid them?
can you, please, send the contact for your climbing guide via pm?
thank you.
I will be in Bolivia in May and Ancohuma sounds very interesting. Defintely after this report and seeing the pictures! As I run short on money I think of hiring only a guide and porters where needed instead of opting for a tour package. Could you give me Eloy's contact? Does he speak English?
Glad you liked it, Matthias.
Eloy spoke very little English. I would definitely recommend him, but unfortunately I haven't got his address (all I know is that he lived in El Alto) and I lost his phone number. If I happen to find it again anytime soon, I'll let you know.
Well, I couldn't fault his Spanish. Mine was seriously lacking at the time, but it was still better than his English. Nevertheless, we managed to communicate, and we got along fine in the process. I've sent you a pm with more details.
markhallam - Apr 19, 2011 8:12 am - Voted 10/10
What a great trip!Sounds like a dream - starting in the Alps & then moving to the Andes to climb two beautiful 6000ers! It surely doesn't get better than that for shear enjoyment. Even though I have just had a wonderful time climbing Aconcagua, I am jealous! But it was also a fantastic achievement to accomplish all that you set out to do. And the icing on the cake is a great TR & photos - congratulations all round!
rgg - Apr 20, 2011 2:24 am - Hasn't voted
Re: What a great trip!Thanks :)
I've pinched myself - yep, it's real!
I read your own great TR just the other day, and you had quite a big adventure too (and not just with the mountains). Compared to the Cordillera Real, it seems that the weather on Aconcagua is much more unforgiving.
Oh, and if you're still jealous by the time your back has healed, why not join in the fun? I'll be going to Peru soon.
ExcitableBoy - Apr 21, 2011 3:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Beautifuland informative trip report! If I ever manage another trip abroad Bolivia will be at the top of my list!
rgg - Apr 22, 2011 5:01 am - Hasn't voted
Re: BeautifulThanks. Bolivia was the best mountaineering trip I've ever been on, so yeah, I can most definitely recommend it! Mind you, there are still lots of places on earth I haven't visited yet, and so I'm hoping and trying to surpass it someday. Won't be easy.
BLong - Oct 27, 2013 6:52 pm - Hasn't voted
GreatAwesome trip report! Kudos on skipping out on the standard climbs (Huayna Potosi and Pequeno Alpamayo) to go for the bigger objectives. I also really enjoyed Bolivia when I was there is 2009.
rgg - Oct 27, 2013 7:32 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: GreatThanks, but I didn't exactly skip on the standard ones: those two plus Illimani were my acclimatization peaks. Otherwise I would never have had a chance.
Boleslav - Mar 16, 2014 5:09 pm - Hasn't voted
agencyRob,
what agency did you use for organizing this trip, so that I avoid them?
can you, please, send the contact for your climbing guide via pm?
thank you.
rgg - Mar 17, 2014 1:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: agencyMessage sent, see your inbox.
matthias.pabst - Apr 12, 2014 4:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Contact GuideVery nice and informative trip report Rob!
I will be in Bolivia in May and Ancohuma sounds very interesting. Defintely after this report and seeing the pictures! As I run short on money I think of hiring only a guide and porters where needed instead of opting for a tour package. Could you give me Eloy's contact? Does he speak English?
Thank you,
Matthias
rgg - Apr 12, 2014 5:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Contact GuideGlad you liked it, Matthias.
Eloy spoke very little English. I would definitely recommend him, but unfortunately I haven't got his address (all I know is that he lived in El Alto) and I lost his phone number. If I happen to find it again anytime soon, I'll let you know.
matthias.pabst - Apr 14, 2014 2:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Contact GuideOhh, too bad. Could you let me know the agency so I can avoid them or maybe contact Eloy through them?
English is actually not desired in my case as English speaking guides are quite a bit more expensive and I get along well with Spanish...
rgg - Apr 14, 2014 4:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Contact GuideWell, I couldn't fault his Spanish. Mine was seriously lacking at the time, but it was still better than his English. Nevertheless, we managed to communicate, and we got along fine in the process. I've sent you a pm with more details.
matthias.pabst - Apr 15, 2014 12:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Contact GuideThanks a lot rob. Very helpful and kind of you!