Getting to the top of 6089m at Huayna Potosí
Standing at the summit of 6089m is an experience that stays with you long after you've climbed back down to sea level. For a lot of people visiting Bolivia, Huayna Potosí represents the ultimate "accessible" challenge. It's often called the easiest 6,000-meter peak in the world, but let's be honest—nothing about climbing a mountain that high is actually easy. When you're gasping for air and your legs feel like they've been replaced by lead weights, "easy" is the last word that comes to mind. ...