Arriving from El Muerto

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Arriving from El Muerto

Arriving from El Muerto

Walking towards Olmedo from the east and El Muerto. On the right hand side, the first foothills of the world's highest volcano Ojos del Salado 6893m. Altitude; 5600m.
Corax
on May 2, 2006 11:23 pm
Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing
Image ID: 191730

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Corax

Corax - May 3, 2006 11:03 am - Hasn't voted

Re: The white stuff

It's some sort of white, very porous sand. It has a volcanic origin. It's nice to walk on when on flat ground, but when you encounter it on a steep slope it's horrible as it makes you slide back down all the time.

Sajama

Sajama - May 18, 2006 10:56 am - Voted 10/10

I like...

...a lot. I know the Sajama desert (Bolivia), i think is a similar landscape.

Corax

Corax - May 22, 2006 8:38 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: I like...

I have only been in the outskirts of the Sajama area, but from what I saw, it's similar to the Puna.
I like both places a lot.

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