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Expedition ended
Mars Analog Climbing Expedition
Chile ()
- Mountaineering
- 01 February 2017 - 15 February 2017 (14 days)
- Public
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Overview
| Expedition Name(s) | Mars Analog Climbing... | Group Size: | 10 | ||
| Alternative Name(s): Mars Analog Climbing Expedition, Ruta Normal, routa normale, Стандартный Маршрут... Read more | Activity Type: | Mountaineering | |||
| Mountain name: | Ojos del Salado | Activity Level: | Moderate/ Challenging | ||
| Mountain Range: | Andes | Price: | $ 3000 | ||
| Route Name: | Normal Route | Duration: | 14 days | ||
| Country: | Chile | Dates: | 01 February 2017 - 15 February 2017 | ||
About
This is an Earth-Mars astrobiology climbing science expedition, searching for life-harboring rocks at the top of the world's highest active volcano. Led by scientist, Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj from Boulder, Colorado, USA.
For more info, please see: http://scienceinthewild.com/ojos-del-salado/... Read more
For more info, please see: http://scienceinthewild.com/ojos-del-salado/... Read more
TRIP REPORTS
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1Day 1
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10 000 m / 32 808 ft
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160 m / 525 ft
Arughat Bazar - Arkhet Bazar - Soti Khola. he route from Arughat Bazar to Soti Khola is quite nice. It passes several villages of different culture.
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2Day 1
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2 000 m / 6 562 ft
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100 m / 328 ft
Drive up to Atacama Camp, at 5 200. Driving looks like a high altitude safari than a regular drive. Make a stop before arriving at base camp and take a short walk up to 1-2 kilometers - it improves your acclimatization.
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