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Vulcano el Misti

  • Nnice vulcano, close to Arequipa (Peru)
  • Technically very easy. But the path is often very sandy (2 steps foreward, 1 back...)

Climbing

  • 1st day: By Jeep to 3400m. Then walking to 4500m. Here there is space for about 5 tents
  • 2nd day: Start at 3:00 AM, because, there are often clouds after 11:00. 5-7 hours to the summit.
  • Going down is very fast (running down the sand fields)

Equipment

  • Good shoes
  • Campons, Ice axe are neccecairy because you have to cross a steep snow/ice field at the very top.
  • Flashlight, warm cloth
  • Tent sleeping bag
  • Stove, food (no water on the mountain!)

Organisation

Easiest with an agency in Arequipa. Costs: 50$. All equipment included.

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