Tag Archives: Peaks

On to Ojos del Salado

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Administrator

After having to wait out the weekend in Copiapo we now have procured the required permits for Ojos del Salado. We also bought 40l of water as well as a 20l canister for gasoline before heading out into the Atacama … Continue reading →

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The Peak Puzzle: What’s the best time of the year to climb?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Administrator

As every mountaineer knows, there is usually a limited time in the year when you can climb high peaks. Depending on the hemisphere and local climate, this usually is in the summer (higher latitudes) or in the dry season (near … Continue reading →

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Where are those Panamerican Peaks?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Administrator

A few weeks ago I played with Microsoft Live Earth. This is a great app. If you like Google Earth, you’ll love this one, too. This free app allows you to locate pretty much any area and fly to it … Continue reading →

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