Chile (puna de Atacama region)

[tobe945]

The Puna de Atacama region in Chile is absolutely stunning. Desert landscape with peaks over 21,000 ft. create contrasting colors and other-worldly landscapes. Check it out:

 

http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.php?object_id=38915

 

http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.php?object_id=180825&context_id=150299

 

http://www.summitpost.org/image/295045/154000/near-paso-de-san-francisco.html

 

 

Looking for partner(s) to do some of the following climbs in the Puna de Atacama region of Chile:

Pissis

Ojos del Salado

Bonete

Llullaillaco

Chani

Tres Cruces Sur/Central

Nevado de San Fransisco

Incahausi

 

I have already heavily researched the area. These are technically easy peaks but are in very remote, desolate areas. It also being the desert means you have to carry a LOT of water in. But well worth it.

 

I will be there in April 2008. If you have other suggestions in the area I'm open to those as well.