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While very much in this world. I love how much this planet gives us to explore. ❤

Thanks for watching it! I really tried to give a sense of what it was like to be there. Good question… Getting to High Camp feels like a summit push as well. It is less technical than the actual summit push, but not as straightforward. I’m concerned with how melted out it is getting below high camp. I noticed a big difference in just a year. Snow conditions were much better higher on the mountain.

It is not unreal how beautiful it is, especially at sunset!!

Haha. It was a nice touch by our wonderful chef!

You are very welcome!!

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It was an obsession of mine for several years before I finally got there!

Thank you!!

I appreciate it. 😊

De nada!! 😊

We left early enough to make the traverse. I also realized not many documented the traverse with a hero cam, so I took it on to challenge myself to do it. It was a little freaky to be on such a narrow traverse with only one hand on the ice ax, but the footage was worth it!

Thanks! I hope this inspires you to go back for some loftier objectives!

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. I wish you a successful journey to Alpamayo!

Thank you! You were right! My steps became very slow while holding the 360 cam. I’m not sure I’d be able to self arrest if I slipped!

Thank you very much for your response!

Holy hell, glad you both survived and it never hurts to check your guide's rigging, but as someone who does a lot of guided climbs I know there are so many times when we put our lives in their hands.

Sorry I never responded. I just wasn’t sure what to say. I didn’t perceive Edgar putting me at any risk beyond what I normally accept when climbing a technical mountain like Alpamayo. That being said, no human being is exempt from making mistakes, and it is extremely unfortunate what happened on Huarapasca. I hope you are able to manage your injuries in the best way possible.

Thank you!😊

Thank you. It took me two tries, but it was worth it.

Thanks!

😅😂. Yeah, it’s good that we don’t watch the drone footage until after the climb down. That’s the same serac that blocks us from doing the French Direct Route, because we are concerned with it falling on down from above. Yet… we go stand on top of it! 🤷‍♂️😅 But what’s alpine climbing without a little spice?

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. There will be an eventual vlog on Artesonraju, even though we turned around shy of the summit due to unsafe snow conditions, but it was still an amazing experience.

Thank you! Some shots were tough to get, especially walking the knife ridge with only one free hand, but it was worth it.

Thank you. I plan to come to Peru many more times, and I will always plan a climb with Andean Raju Adventures. You’re the best at what you do! :) The adventures are endless!

Hello! Thanks for your comments. Yeah, Cotopaxi being an active volcano has been closed to climbing on more than one occasion. I was fortunate to summit Cotopaxi in December of 2020 in perfect conditions. If you still decide on Ecuador, Cayambe is another beautiful objects, as well as Chimborazo (although it has gotten more dangerous due to instable snow and rock). I have thought about Aconcagua many times, but its during our winter when I'm very busy as a ski instructor! So, I have yet to do it or commit to doing it. Stay tuned on my channel, as I will be putting out a new video on Alpamayo Sunday morning.

Thank you! I’m working on a video from Alpamayo in Peru. Be sure to check back soon.

Thank you. That makes me feel great! ❤

I’m very glad you liked it!

Sherpas deserve all the praise they receive and then some. They are people of extraordinary strength and resilience. They are the only reason these Himalayan peaks are accessible. With the porter help, I would carry around 30-40 lbs per day and not the amount I would carry if I were specifically backpacking. We went from one established camp to another, so a lot of camping gear and extra food was not necessary to bring. The best way to train is to walk and hike and come as close as you can to replicating the feeling of hiking up and downhill with added weight.

Thank you. I appreciate you watching!

Thank you so much!

Thanks!

Oh my! Sooo many! But I must say I love the people the most. They are as beautiful as the mountains they call home.

Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed it.

Thanks Amparo. You and I so lucky to experience this country. I feel a duty to share it. It sure was worth it to keep the camera going.

Thank you, Amparo. Many more happy trails to you!