Hi,
I am heading to colombia at the 12th of march and would like to do some climbing there. The first weeks I (hopefully) will live with a family in Bogota to do some sports climbing, then I would like to visit the natural parks and climb the higher peaks combined with some trekking. First of all, how is the overall situation there? Any areas to avoid completely? I have been living and climbing in Ecuador in 2005 and never experienced any problems of crime in the mountains. Is Colombia more dangerous?
Then I wonder why there is no single entry of the highest peak Pico Cristóbal Colón on summitpost? Means that this area is potentially dangerous and to avoid? Anyone that can give me information?
I would prefer to do Colombian peaks as an acclimatisation for the Cordillera Blanca where I will go in May. But if people advise me not to, I will just see the beaches and have some fun, and do the acclimatisation in Ecuador or Peru.
Is there a mountain club in Bogota or Medellin? I speak Spanish and would love to climb with Colombians.
Cheers, Dennis