BY @Climbing
On the Cordillera Real, Bolivia CNN, Jen Rose,1 Wed July 18, 2018 — Calling out greetings in her Aymara language, a herdswoman limped as she approached our campsite, where we were sipping hot tea and stamping our feet against the morning chill. At almost 15,500 feet above sea level, the camp was among the highest […]
BY @Climbing
Water and its sources have historically been the key factor in the establishment of cities, of civilizations. Along rivers, seas and downstream of mountain snowmelt, humans have depended on these seemingly endless supplies of water since the dawn of recorded history. But we are at a critical point in the environment and mankind’s existence. Farmers […]
BY @Climbing
Huayna Potosi, Bolivia Looming above the Bolivian highplain, Huayna Potosi accessibility has seen it decribed as the eassiest 6000m peak on earth. For many, however, reaching 5900m is achevement enough. Anyone who wants to join the 6000m clud will need ice-axes, crampons and the Inca doddess Pachamama on thier side to negotiate El Paso de […]
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