Huayna Potosí

Super amazing hike. You can do it in either two or three days. I would highly recommend the three days unless you're really confident about the altitude. 6088m is no joke and spending one more night there will give you much better chances of reaching the summit. You can book tours to this mountain in La Paz. For example, Jiwaki provides them including nights and food. The climb itself can be quite tough but the rewards once the sun rises are indescribable. With a good guide and some physical fitness everyone should be able to reach the top.

An epic trip for a normal hiker like me. It is the most difficult hike I have ever done, mainly due to the altitude. So definitely not for beginners, but doable for a fit person with preparations: 1. train hard before you come, and 2. acclimatize for several days before the attempt. Pico Austria is a good option for acclimatization. It can be done in 3 days (our case) or 2 days. On the first day the guide took us to the old glacier and taught us some basic techniques of using crampon and ice axes to walk on snow. Then we tried ice climbing (this is just for fun. The summit route is not technical). Day 2 we hiked from base camp to high camp. Day 3 we started at 1am and reached the summit around 6:30am. The weather was clear and the sunrise view was spectacular. Descending was the most painful part because I was already exhausted when I reached the summit. Training and acclimatization will make the trip more enjoyable. We booked the tour with Jiwaki and recommend it. They provided professional services with a very reasonable price. Porter service available for an additional charge. Recommend to add it if you are not super confident with your energy

Amaaaazing experience :) it’s one of the easiest +6000 meter mountains I’ve done. You go slowly but steady up the mountain, the path is mostly on ice and snow. The views you get are incredible. And the feeling on top is unbeatable. I always love to be on top and on this beauty it’s even better haha.

Incredible. I did a two-day climb, and though I couldn't sleep at all at high camp, left for the summit at 1 am. The climb isn't technical, although you'll have to cross crevasses, depending on the time of year, and climb some STEEP snow. The altitude, of course, can also be a major factor. The 360° views from the summit make the struggle worthwhile!

Was for me the First 6000 meter mountain and also the toughest. But it was totally worth it when you are on the summit. Great experience.

A great climb, very tiring. This was my second 6000m peak in a week and I had not prepared well beforehand. Training for the Uphill Athlete would have been helpful to read and implement about 6 months beforehand. About 6 weeks before the trip I started cross training and doing 1hr sessions at an altitude gym. Ideally I would have focused more on two hill walks with a pack per week and one long (4-6 hour) hike on the weekend with a heavy (15kg) pack. Not technically difficult, just a walk aside from some maneuvers near the bergschrund. Steep near the summit - important not to catch your crampons. Hire boots can be very cold, so make sure you opt for warmer options where possible (I was very warm in new double boots - not hires). I climbed with a guide Eduardo Mamani Quispe from Bolivian Mountain Guides.

Definitely a trip of a life time :) If your in La Paz, it's a short 2 hour ride to get to camp. We did the 3 day excursion but you can do it in 2 and skip the acclimation and mountain ice climbing skills day. For us, Day 1 was learning to walk with rope and climb ice. Day 2 we started the hike with all of your gear. You gear weighs you down more than you think. You ill then reach Rock Camp at 5130 m. Sleep here, wake up at midnight and climb the rest to 6088m and watch the sunrise. Walking in the dark, we didn't think about too much. After the sun came up, we got to see everything we hiked! There are some beautiful views and nice steep parts! We took a guiding company for $188 that included all the gear, sleeping bags, accommodation, transportation, food and mountain equipment. We went June 2017.

Breathtaking, in more ways than one! Don’t be fooled by the “easiest 6,000m peak” reputation. It’s certainly not difficult in terms of technical skill required, but be prepared to work hard against the altitude.