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- Ridge on Illimani
- This is a view of one of the ridges on Illimani, seen from the saddle between the peaks. Until now, most of the climb had been in darkness or shadows. We have just completed a 200 foot, 45 degree climb.
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- Juan approaching Illimani's Summit
- Juan leads the way on the final approach to Illimani's summit. We dropped our packs at the broad snowy saddle between peaks. The summit is across a narrow ridge just beyond the visible peak.
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- Illimani Summit
- This is a view of Illimani's peaks from the 6439 meter (21,125 foot) summit. The narrow summit ridge is on the left.
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- Scott, Juan and Dmitri
- Scott stands with local guides Juan and Dmitri on the summit of Illimani. Photo by Ryan Gosney.
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- Francesco brings tea
- Francesco brings tea to our tent on the final morning in Illimani Base Camp after the climb. He has been coordinating AAI's Bolivian staff, many of whom are his relatives, for over 20 years.
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