High
altitude - moderate climbing
Climb the planet's highest volcano and feel the emotions that go along
with getting to the "top of Chile". In the heart of the
Atacama Desert, between sand, emerald colored lakes, "salares"
and impressive volcanoes, you can live this adventure and discover
the wild nature of this unknown region. This program is for any sportive
person and includes a good acclimatization period dedicated to visit
the area. An excellent challenge for those seeking an ambitious personal
exploit!
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| DAY 01
COPIAPO-VALLE CHICO |
| Reception
at Copiapo's airport or bus station and transfer to Valle Chico (3.000m).
Camp. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 02
VALLE CHICO-LAGUNA SANTA ROSA |
| Hikes around
Valle Chico. Short drive towards Laguna Santa Rosa (3.800m). Camp.
(B/L/D) |
| DAY 03
LAGUNA SANTA ROSA |
| Acclimatization
day around Laguna Santa Rosa. High altitude trekking. Camp. (CB,L,D)
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| DAY 04
LAGUNA SANTA ROSA - LAGUNA VERDE |
| Morning
transfer to Laguna Verde and camp close to a thermal baths. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 05 LAGUNA
VERDE |
| Hiking
to Mulas Muertas and rest of the afternoon relax at the thermal baths.
Camp (4400m.). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 06
LAGUNA VERDE-UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA REFUGE |
| Transfer
towards Universidad de Atacama refuge (5.250m) Camp. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 07
UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA REFUGE |
| Hiking
to Tejos refuge (5.750m) and back to base camp. Camp. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 08
UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA REFUGE-TEJOS REFUGE |
| Today we
will ascent to camp 2 at Tejos refuge (5.750m). Camp. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 09
TEJOS REFUGE-SUMMIT-TEJOS REFUGE |
| Ascent
of Ojos del Salado (6.893m) and back to Tejos refuge. Camp. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 10
TEJOS REFUGE-LAGUNA VERDE |
| Back to
camp 1 and transfer to Laguna Verde. This day is reserved as a second
summit day in case of thwarted attemp on day 9. Campsite. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 11
LAGUNA VERDE-COPIAPO |
| Long drive
back to Copiapó. Arrival to the hotel and overnight. Meals
on your own. (B) |
| DAY 12
COPIAPO |
| Breakfast
and transfer to the bus terminal or the airport. (B) |
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Note:
Please keep in mind that this program has been designed for
climbers who had got a previous acclimation. We always suggest starting
with El Plomo Mount as first step to get a better chance in the
Ojos del Salado Expedition.
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2006-2007 REGULAR DEPARTURES
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November 24
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December 8 & 22
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January 12 & 26
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February 9 & 23
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March 9
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2006-2007 COST PER PERSON FOR REGULAR
DEPARTURES
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Min. 2 people
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US$ 2.430
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Single Supplement
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US$ 80
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| NOTE:
Other dates are also available at request from October to April with
min. of 2 people in which case we applies private cost, please check
with us the price according final number of participants. Services
in Santiago like hotels, airport transfers can be arranged at your
request. |
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INCLUDED :
- All accommodations based on sharing a double room or tent
- All meals in camp
- Private transportation from/to Copiapó
- Full camping gear, except for personal sleeping bag and pad
- Bilingual (English) expert guides and camp staff.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Land or air transportation from or to Santiago (we suggest the
overnight regular bus Santiago-Copiapó-Santiago or plane)
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag and pad)
- Medical expenses
- Tips and extra expenses as meals or drinks out of program and
other items no mentioned
- Hotel and airport transfers in Santiago. We can quote them at
your request
- Any kind of Insurance.
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| DEGREE
OF DIFFICULTY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: |
| This program
does not present any technical difficulty. The altitude, the constant
wind and possible poor physical condition of the traveler are the
main difficulties of theses expeditions. We recommend a good physical
condition, good personal equipment and a solid acclimatization (which
we provide) for the best chance of success. Our programs include a
minimum acclimatization period that we deem necessary. |
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| WHAT
TO BRING: |
NECESSARY
EQUIPMENT:
T Shirts, Fleece Jacket Medium Weigth, Gore-Tex Jacket, Parka, Underwear,
Heavy Weigth Long Johns, Trekking Pant, Gore-Tex Pants, Ligth Socks,
Heavy Socks, Swimming Suit + Towel,
Ligth Gloves, Mountaneering Gloves, Sun Hat, Wool Cap, Mountaineering
Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Backpack, Duffel Bag, Tennis Shoes, Trekking
Shoes, Plastic Mountaneering Boots, Gaitors, Headlamp + batteries,
Sun glasses, Pen Knife & Ligther, Water Bottles, Sunblock Cream
(face and lips), Trekking Poles (telescopic), Ice Axe, Crampons. |
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VERY
USEFUL:
Ligth Upper Body Shirt, Ligth Weigth Long Johns, Heavy Gloves, Daypack,
Toiletries & Moisturizing Cream, Camera & Film / Binoculars.
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RECOMMENDED:
Heavy Upper Body Shirt, Fleece Jacket Expedition Weigth, Fleece Pant,
Shorts, In Town Clothes, Balaclava, Shoes for River Crossing, In Town
Shoes, Googles, Cup, Service & Dish. |
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| Note:
please ask for General Information and Reservations Forms. |
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