The ascent to Ojos del Salado volcano, in Atacama, Chile, is an unforgettable experience! Join Gastón, certified mountain guide, in this 9-day adventure.
Group
Andes
9 Days
Jan, Feb, Dec
High
Advanced
* Get to the top of the second highest peak in America.
* Live an unforgettable experience in the Andes.
* Contemplate amazing views from the top.
The objective of the expedition is to reach the summit of the volcano Ojos del Salado (6893 m), located at the Atacama highlands, third region. This mountain is the second highest in America, after Mount Aconcagua. It’s the highest peak in Chile.
Below you can check out a standard itinerary, which I can adapt depending on your needs and weather conditions.
I recommend this trip for experienced mountaineers who can organize themselves independently and who don’t expect too much of an infrastructure.
I can assure that we will have an unforgettable experience, contact me to start planning!
Looking for an Aconcagua program? Check out this expedition that I lead to the highest summit in America!
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Flight to the start
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I recommend a backpack 40-60 L.
Recommended equipment: high mountain boots, trekking boots, 3 wool sock pairs, thermic underwear, thick (or polar) pants, windbreaker pants, thick polar, wool sweater, windbreaker jacket, wool gloves, sun hat, balaclava, mountain glasses (or goggles), sleeping bag, insulation mat, water canteen (1 L), headlamp, crampons, ski poles, heavy bag for personal equipment (mules), small bag for personal grooming, sun lips and skin protection.
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Come and let me show you amazing views in the Andes mountain range. Get in touch with me, I can offer you unique experiences!
I'm an instructor, Mountain Guide and professional photographer. I have more than 35 years of professional experience in expeditions such as the Himalayas, the Alps, the Antarctic and the Andes. I've reached more than 300 summits, such as the Aconcagua South Wall, Gasherbrum ll in Pakistan, Pilar of the Brenva Mont Blanc, Mount Everest, Mount Shisapagma in the Tibet and the Aconcagua, between many others.
I was a founding member of the National Mountain School, member of the expeditions commission of the UIAA (based in Switzerland), member of ANENA (France) and founding member of the Chilean Exploration Association. I've published 6 books related to mountaineering and produced several TV documentary films.
I currently work as an independent mountain guide and I organize expeditions and treks in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Nepal, Chilean Patagonia and Chilean Andes. I'm also teacher at the San Sebastián University.
Languages
English
Certificates
ACMG
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