Cissa - Jan 14, 2014 8:58 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2014
Via the Roof
Climbed the Roof of Bau (A1).
jtellis - Jul 21, 2009 12:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2009
about half way up
Only made it part way up the steps and ladders--I was with my fiancee, who had never done anything quite like it before! She did great but we had to turn around without summitting, which was definitely disappointing, but we still had a nice time and saw some great views.
A few pointers for travelers who've not found much English-language information:
*The road going in is REALLY BAD. The last three or four km are on quite possibly the worst dirt road I've ever seen. It can be somewhat perilous for a typically small Brazilian car, so be prepared to creep along and avoid waterbars.
*AFTER THE FACT, I learned that, if we had bore left at the intersection and headed toward Ana Chata (instead of climbing up the stairs/ladders), we could have easily summitted Ana Chata and then traversed across to Pedra do Bau. This is the easier, though longer, way to go if you are traveling with a novice hiker. Wish I'd known, but I hope to go back next year!
Cissa - Jan 14, 2014 8:58 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2014
Via the RoofClimbed the Roof of Bau (A1).
jtellis - Jul 21, 2009 12:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2009
about half way upOnly made it part way up the steps and ladders--I was with my fiancee, who had never done anything quite like it before! She did great but we had to turn around without summitting, which was definitely disappointing, but we still had a nice time and saw some great views.
A few pointers for travelers who've not found much English-language information:
*The road going in is REALLY BAD. The last three or four km are on quite possibly the worst dirt road I've ever seen. It can be somewhat perilous for a typically small Brazilian car, so be prepared to creep along and avoid waterbars.
*AFTER THE FACT, I learned that, if we had bore left at the intersection and headed toward Ana Chata (instead of climbing up the stairs/ladders), we could have easily summitted Ana Chata and then traversed across to Pedra do Bau. This is the easier, though longer, way to go if you are traveling with a novice hiker. Wish I'd known, but I hope to go back next year!
wbass - Aug 21, 2008 12:04 am
Hiked upWent as far as you can go on foot sem cordas ... without a camera.