The Atacama high plateau, the most spectacular high-altitude training ground in the world. Imagine a program designed not just to get you to a summit, but to transform you into a competent and confident high-altitude mountaineer. That is the essence of our 4×6000 expedition: a 14-day journey into the heart of the Atacama Puna, meticulously […]

El dilema del montañista: Aconcagua, el techo de América, u Ojos del Salado, el volcán más alto del mundo. En el vasto espinazo de los Andes, allí donde la tierra se encuentra con el cielo, dos nombres resuenan con la fuerza de una leyenda: Aconcagua y Ojos del Salado. No son solo montañas; son emblemas, […]

The final ascent towards the summit of Chimborazo, Ecuador. There is a place in the middle of the world where the earth rises to converse with the stars. Explorers of old named it the “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” a mythical corridor guarded by titans of ice that silhouette against the equatorial sky. Here, two summits […]

Sunrise during the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition, Chile. Taking the step towards a high-altitude expedition, one that surpasses the 5,000 or 6,000-meter barrier, is an exciting moment in any mountaineer’s journey. But it can also raise questions like, which is the right mountain to start with? Am I truly prepared? How does it differ […]

Essential Technical Equipment to Climb Ojos del Salado (Complement to the previous blog post about clothing, which you can read here) Climbing Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano on the planet and one of South America’s most imposing peaks, requires more than just good physical preparation. Choosing the right technical equipment is key to […]

Techniques and Tips for Going to the Toilet Outdoors Responsibly If you are a lover of the outdoors—whether you enjoy hiking, camping, mountaineering, or climbing in remote areas—it is essential to know how to go to the toilet in nature responsibly. Leaving the smallest footprint possible is key to protecting the environment and keeping natural […]