Approach to Alpamayo high camp,

The moraine camp was via very steep terrain of loose rocks, rubbles. It was covered with wet mud, snow and rough sand.  Some sections required 5.6 climbs without any means of protection with backpack and hiking poles in hands.

 

Compare climbing posture with local guide in front and two following climbers from U.S.

  







From left, Jorge,guide and aspirant guide. Seating from left, Sang Park and Sang Han.

 





Jorge, guide, Han Sang and Sang Park reaching at 5,400 meter high camp.

Crowded high camp.  From here, parties assault Alpamayo and Quitaraj summit.

 Camp staffs for summit bid.
  

Coiling of ropes.  Bundles of 500 meter will be used for Claude Kogan's French route,