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Importantly, participants should be of a positive frame of mind and be willing to operate as part of a team.
The lagoon is situated at the start of the Maricunga Salt Deposit and has over 40 species of birds including flamingoes, Andean Geese and mammals such as fox and guanacos, and a wide variety of bushes and plants of the high Andes. Note: We can arrange private departures on alternate dates to our scheduled trips to suit groups of all sizes, please enquire for pricing. If circumstances cause us to cancel a trip (minimum numbers are not reached or travel to a country becomes too dangerous) then we refund your fees paid but trip cancellation insurance covers your airfare and any other costs you may have incurred.
These rates are indicative and are updated on business days only. 4x4 travel and acclimatisation walks in the Atacama (days 2-5), All day treks in the high mountains (days 6-7), 4x4 to Ojos Base Camp, acclimatisation and main peak climb (days 8-13), 4x4 return to Copiapo for travel home (days 14-15), All meals on expedition (except off the mountains eg in Copiapo), Guide and assistant guides (British leader normally unless a small group in which case a local leader), Travel to and from Copiapo (Santiago - Copiapo return is about £250.00), BAGS - Large Duffle Bag ~120L (carried in the 4x4) + Medium Daypack ~45L+ (carried by you on day walks and carries on the mountain), FLEECE LAYERS - several layers of fleece and lightweight down and heavy jackets (see below), FEET - Crampon compatible double boots, hiking shoes, HARDWARE - Crampons, Walking axe, trekking poles, SLEEPING - 4 season sleeping bag, closed cell mat, thermarest or equivalent, EATING/DRINKING - Water bottles, flask, insulated mug, bowl/plate and utensils, snacks, WASHING & MEDICAL - washkit, suncream and lipsalve, personal first aid kit, MISCELLANEOUS - headtorch, powerpack for charging, book, camera, sunglasses, goggles.
6962m, 19 Days
A non-refundable deposit of US$500 is payable to secure a place on the expedition. It was part of an expedition to set up an emergency radio system on top of the volcano. Apart from being an inexact method, the height shown by the altimeter was far too high as air pressure is generally lower in the afternoon, the time at which the team reached the summit.[20].
There is also a downloadable pdf document in the 'Trip Notes' section above. This means rationing fresh bottled water and being very careful about the meal allocation.
Initially on a good rocky footpath to 6000m, then gain height with a series of zig zags on snow, then a long rightwards traverse to the crater of the volcano.
'Ojos' is however an (almost) non-technical peak with highlights including Laguna Santa Rosa, where we delight in watching the Andean Flamingos which nest on the lagoon year round, and the turquoise waters of Laguna Verde with its hot springs which ease tired legs during our rest day there. Will I be picked up from the airport?Where possible, an Adventure Consultants representative will be there to meet you off your flight on the scheduled arrival date. Use cameras with replaceable batteries and we recommend lithium batteries. It is second only to Aconcagua as the highest mountain outside the Himalaya and is one of the Volcanic Seven Summits, comprised of the highest volcanoes on each of the seven continents.. New Zealand, 20 Days After a few days we move up to the high camp where there is a converted shipping container to sleep in; it has 8 beds with space to lie on the floor. The final hut at Tejos is actually a converted container with room for about 6 beds and anybody else sleeping on the floor. Stayed 5,500m and we summited Ojos starting 2am. 2000m, 5 Days }, hbspt.cta.load( '1822104', '93a33236-3195-4a23-ac84-085d7c57e550', {});
The Expedition Trip Notes provide detailed information and background for Adventure Consultants' Ojos del Salado Expedition.You can view the trip notes online by clicking the image or download a pdf by clicking the following link: Ojos del Salado Expedition Trip Notes 2021. She works as Client Liaison on a number of our European and international ascents, treks and expeditions. [8] The area is part of a tectonic boundary between a volcanically active region north of the boundary and a less volcanically active region south of the boundary, which is also characterized by geographical differences, e.g. Situated on the Argentina-Chile border, Nevado Ojos del Salado at 6,893m/21,615ft is the highest active volcano in the world. Just below the summit is a short section of steep rock with some fixed lines in place. Weather on Ojos del Salado is generally extreme. Flights can become very expensive so best to book early. How much weight do we carry on the climb?When on the trekking portion of your itinerary, you will carry your daypack with warm clothes, water, snacks, sun block, camera and whatever else you need for the day.
Our long awaited summit day begins with a very early start. She has since summitted Everest with AC three more times (2008, 2013 and 2016), as well as led other expeditions including Vinson Massif, South Pole, Ama Dablam and Mt Khuiten. MoneyThe local currency in Chile the Chilean Peso (CLP). Flying into Santiago you can either stay for a few days enjoy a relaxing time in the capital of Chile or head straight to the small mining town of Copiapo. We camp next to the lagoon where there are 42c pools for you to bathe in, surrounded by an intense green lagoon and surrounded by snow-clad volcanoes including Tres Cruces at 6753m. "[19] In 1956, the first Chilean expedition led by the retired lieutenant René Gajardo measured the height of Ojos del Salado as 7,084 m (23,241 ft) with a pocket pressure altimeter. According to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the most recent known eruption was about 1,300 years ago, with a large margin of uncertainty.
It is quite basic with no cooking facilities and an outside toilet, but at least it is dry and secure inside from the wind.
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