A 14-day, guided alpine expedition that stages acclimatization camps from the Atacama plateau to the 6,893 m summit of Ojos del Salado. Expect glacier travel, long summit day gains, and high desert panoramas—best suited to experienced, well-prepared mountaineers.
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The sun slides across a dry skyline and the massif of Ojos del Salado sharpens from ochre into iron. At 6,893 meters the volcano dominates the high Atacama, wind sculpting scree and salt flats below while thin air forces each step to feel deliberate.
Difficulty
expert
Duration
13–14 days
Fitness Level
High aerobic fitness and previous high-altitude trekking/climbing experience; able to carry 8–12 kg and function in low-oxygen conditions.
Wildlife
History
Ojos del Salado sits within Nevado Tres Cruces National Park; the area combines pre-Columbian highland use with later mining-driven settlement in the Atacama.
Conservation
The high desert is fragile—stick to established campsites, pack out waste, and minimize fuel use; guided programs usually follow Leave No Trace principles and monitor human impact.
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Prioritize acclimatization
Follow the staged climbs and rest days—ascending too quickly is the main cause of expedition failure; listen to pulse-oximeter readings.
Sun and wind protection
High UV and reflective salt make a high-SPF sunscreen, glacier glasses, and a windproof shell essential.
Footwear and crampon fit
Bring double- or stiff-flex boots compatible with step-in or strap crampons; practice walking with them before the trip.
Hydration and nutrition strategy
Carry a hydration system and salty snacks—cold suppresses thirst but dehydration worsens altitude symptoms.
High-altitude mountaineering boots
Stiff, insulated boots compatible with technical crampons protect feet and allow safe glacier travel.
Crampons and ice axe
Needed for glacier crossings and steep snowy or icy sections on the summit push.
Insulated down parka
Critical for high camp and summit exposures when temperatures plummet and wind increases heat loss.
winter
Sun-shielding glacier sunglasses and SPF 50+ sunscreen
Protects eyes and skin from intense high-altitude UV and reflected glare from salt and snow.
summer