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Alpine & Expedition Training - Bolivia
Altitude 6,088m Grade: Introductory
Alpine & Expedition Training - Bolivia
Our South American base for training will take you deep into the beautiful setting of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real where you will learn your skills among some magnificent and shapely peaks far away from the crowded European Alps
Our South American base for training will take you deep into the beautiful setting of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real where you will learn your skills among some magnificent and shapely peaks far away from the crowded European Alps. You will undergo training in Alpine skills and learn what it feels like to be part of an expedition whilst also being able to attempt your first peaks at 5000m to 6000m. The course is ideal for regular mountain scramblers or climbers who want to broaden their experience under the guidance of our expert leaders and instructors. No technical skills are required but you will need a good level of fitness and confidence. For this course we have achieved a fully inclusive cost for two weeks that is roughly equivalent to many one week courses in the European Alps! The courses cover:
- Use of Ice Axe and Crampons
- Glacial Travel
- Crevasse Rescue
- Travelling on fixed lines
- Rappelling/Abseiling
- Building High Altitude Camps
- Food issues at altitude
- Cooking and Boiling Water at High Altitude
- Medical & Heath issues
- Equipment for high altitude
- Mountain Weather
- AMS – Acute mountain sickness
- Avalanche awareness & snow conditions
- Local Culture
We will aim to summit four peaks including Pico Austria (5100m), Pyramid Blanca (5230m) , Tarija (5300m) overlooked by the beautiful Pequeno Alpamayo (5337m) and Huayana Potosi (6088m) as a fitting climax to your course. Unlike the European Alps, Bolivia has a reputation for having the most stable and reliable mountain weather in the world.
Dates & Prices
Availability
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Blanc Extension from £2195 | £925 |
* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip
What's Included
- International flights from London (Flight inclusive package).
- A British leader.
- Instruction/guiding (8 mountain days).
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Transportation of baggage by mules and porters.
- Transfers to and from the in country airport if flights booked with Adventure Peaks.
- All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies.
- Hotel and other accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 15% discount off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchased at Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
- Travel to and from UK airport (unless otherwise specified).
- Transfers to and from the in country airport if flights NOT booked with Adventure Peaks
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified.
- Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment.
- Excess baggage.
- Tips for porters and any local guides.
- Costs associated with a course finishing early.
- Costs associated with you leaving a course early.
- Costs associated with extending a course due to bad weather or other circumstances.
- Travel Insurance
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com