July 28, 2022-More fantastic news from Bolivia, IMG Guide Justin Sackett reported that the team summited Huayna Potosi this morning in clear weather and great views. The team will descend all the way back to La Paz this evening, signifying the end of the trip for some of the team members, while the rest will stay on for an attempt on Illamani in the coming days.

IMG climbers near the summit of Huayna Potosi (Justin Sackett)

A climber traverses the summit ridge on Huayna Potosi (Justin Sackett)

IMG climbers ascend to Huayna Potosi high camp (Justin Sackett)

We’ll be running another Bolivia program in October 15-27, 2022, with the optional Illamani Extension funning Oct 28-Nov 3, 2022. read more about it on our website:

https://www.mountainguides.com/bolivia.shtml

July 26, 2022 – Great news from our Bolivia Climbing Team as they’ve reached the summit of Pequeño Alpamayo midday yesterday, the first of two peaks the team will be climbing. IMG guide Justin Sackett reported spectacular weather and great climbing conditions. The team is on their way to Huayna Potosi and will be climbing in the following few days. Some of the team will stay on to tackle Illamani later next week, the 2nd highest peak in Bolivia.

IMG climbers near the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (Justin Sackett)

Climbers near the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo (Justin Sackett)

We’ll be running another Bolivia program in October 15-27, 2022, with the optional Illamani Extension funning Oct 28-Nov 3, 2022. read more about it on our website:

https://www.mountainguides.com/bolivia.shtml

July 25, 2022

IMG Lead Guide Justin Sackett checked in from Bolivia. The team moved up to Condoriri Base Camp after spending a couple days touring the islands of Lake Titicaca. To acclimatize, the team climbed Pico Austria which sits at 17,454 feet. The group trained around base camp to prepare for their upcoming summit of Pequeño Alpamayo.

IMG Guides on the summit of Pico Austria. From Left to Right: Justin, Roberto, Leo, Tincho, Marcelo. Photo: Justin Sackett

IMG Bolivia Team on the top of Pico Austria (17,454′). Photo: Justin Sackett

July 19, 2022 –  IMG’s Bolivia climbing team has spent the last 3 days acclimatizing and enjoying the sights of La Paz, Bolivia. Situated at nearly 12,000ft, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world, and is the perfect venue for our climbers to gain a feel for the altitude and enjoy the local sites and culture. The team enjoyed seeing the local markets, culture, and restaurants, and gathered together with the guides for a send-off celebratory dinner last night.

The IMG Bolivia climbing team celebrates their upcoming expedition in La Paz (Justin Sackett)

Climbers ride the local Gondola over La Paz (Justin Sackett)

Climbers tour the local market (Justin Sackett).

Our Bolivia climbing team is currently travelling to Copacabana, residing on the shore of Lake Titicaca, situated at over 12,000ft to further acclimatize for their upcoming climbs of Pequeño Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illamani. All is well in Bolivia!