Definitely a trip of a life time :) If your in La Paz, it's a short 2 hour ride to get to camp. We did the 3 day excursion but you can do it in 2 and skip the acclimation and mountain ice climbing skills day. For us, Day 1 was learning to walk with rope and climb ice. Day 2 we started the hike with all of your gear. You gear weighs you down more than you think. You ill then reach Rock Camp at 5130 m. Sleep here, wake up at midnight and climb the rest to 6088m and watch the sunrise. Walking in the dark, we didn't think about too much. After the sun came up, we got to see everything we hiked! There are some beautiful views and nice steep parts! We took a guiding company for $188 that included all the gear, sleeping bags, accommodation, transportation, food and mountain equipment. We went June 2017.

We did a 3 day tour to the summit and it was great. Previously, we had spent about 8 days acclimatizing in La Paz before spending a day in the base camp and a day in the high camp. We are both hard-working hikers with good stamina and the climb wasn't a problem for us. The local tea and sufficient calories have also been helpful. However, I would not recommend the summit for beginners on the mountain or anyone without good fitness. You should also have a head for heights and don't be afraid of the nighttime climb with a climbing section. On the way down there was a longer abseiling, which was great fun. Overall a great experience, our first summit over 6000 m and a good dose of thrills. You should also not save on costs and book professional guides like we do.

A great climb, very tiring. This was my second 6000m peak in a week and I had not prepared well beforehand. Training for the Uphill Athlete would have been helpful to read and implement about 6 months beforehand. About 6 weeks before the trip I started cross training and doing 1hr sessions at an altitude gym. Ideally I would have focused more on two hill walks with a pack per week and one long (4-6 hour) hike on the weekend with a heavy (15kg) pack. Not technically difficult, just a walk aside from some maneuvers near the bergschrund. Steep near the summit - important not to catch your crampons. Hire boots can be very cold, so make sure you opt for warmer options where possible (I was very warm in new double boots - not hires). I climbed with a guide Eduardo Mamani Quispe from Bolivian Mountain Guides.

Probably the biggest challenge of my life so far. As long as you can cope with the altitude to some extent, the climb to the 6,088 meter high summit is a mental challenge. From a technical point of view, the climb is only moderately difficult and is also suitable for complete beginners (like me - my first real mountaineering experience). Even though I thought about turning back several times during the climb, reaching the summit was more than worth it. An incredibly beautiful sunrise, the colorful lights of El Alto on one side, a field of clouds over the mountains on the other side. I can recommend the hike to anyone who would like to test their limits. I can say from my own experience that you are capable of more than you initially think!

Just magnificent, the most beautiful sunrise of my life! Technically and physically easy, beware of the altitude which is the only hard factor to manage

Breathtaking, in more ways than one! Don’t be fooled by the “easiest 6,000m peak” reputation. It’s certainly not difficult in terms of technical skill required, but be prepared to work hard against the altitude.

Incredible. I did a two-day climb, and though I couldn't sleep at all at high camp, left for the summit at 1 am. The climb isn't technical, although you'll have to cross crevasses, depending on the time of year, and climb some STEEP snow. The altitude, of course, can also be a major factor. The 360° views from the summit make the struggle worthwhile!

Amaaaazing experience :) it’s one of the easiest +6000 meter mountains I’ve done. You go slowly but steady up the mountain, the path is mostly on ice and snow. The views you get are incredible. And the feeling on top is unbeatable. I always love to be on top and on this beauty it’s even better haha.

Beautiful view, after some suffering :)

A view I’ll never forget! My very first 6000-er ❤️ it was so fun and a great introduction to mountain climbing!

Find an organization with a high camp, for example Inca Land Tours, if you spend the night at 5270, the probability of making it to the top is higher because you are better acclimatized. In addition, it is not a mountaineering challenge in itself, except when there is fresh snow. Don't underestimate the height, you can train on the Pico Austria or El Chorro Trek, for example, both of which are easily doable without a guide.

The most I've climbed in my life was the tree in front of the house. I went riding with an experienced group. 12 in total. Only 3 reached the summit. "I was fourth." 50m left. My physique was good. I was really scared. I thought it was dangerous from then on. I don't regret it. I had a free backpack with a perfume I bought, a fake jacket that didn't breathe, tight boots and a cheap guide. I still have marks on my big toe. 3 years later. I was a hero. LOL. It really lacks air. And it really is very cold. Despite everything, it was the greatest experience of my life.

Incredible experience. What a hard climb, altitude does hurt your body, whether you’re an athlete or a humble hiker. The guides are real leaders and great human beings. Thank you for these memories.

Very nice people. Great view from the mountain and the track to the mountain. The accent is not difficult. Just a little bit thinner air. With good acclimatization that was no problem.

Very handsome! I went in 2009, without preparation, which I regret. When the sun came up and I saw where I was, I gave up lol I went back with 500m to the summit