Tag: hail

Ausangate Day 3: Back Across Warmisaya, Alcatauri Gorge Descent, Palomani Pass to Adobe Residence

May 25, 2025

Sunday, May 25Start: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)Via: Abra Warmisaya Pass 16,184′ (5018m)Via: Ausangate Camp/Residence ~15,300′ (4663m)Via: Abra Palomani Pass 16,761′ (5109m)Stop: Local Residence 15,207′ (4635m) 8.81 miles2,414′ ascent3,001′ descentAverage O2 84%55% acclimated to 15,207′, fully acclimated to 9,514′ I fall asleep before 9 pm and crunch through the snowy hail layer to the toilet tent … More Ausangate Day 3: Back Across Warmisaya, Alcatauri Gorge Descent, Palomani Pass to Adobe Residence

Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm

May 24, 2025

Saturday, May 24Start: Pucacocha 15,214′ (4637m)Via: Abra Apacheta 16,184′ (4933m)Via: Abra Warmisaya 16,462′ (5018m)Via: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)Via: Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores 16,532′ (5039m)Stop: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)8.18 miles3,103′ ascent2,480′ descentO2 87%46% acclimated to 15,768′, fully acclimated to 8,694′ I fall asleep about 8:30 pm. I resist as long as possible before I … More Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm