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We Climbed El Mocho
13 de septiembre de 2020 · 15 min · 3K visitas · Chile
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Pedro Jimenez and a crew attempt a winter mountaineering ascent of the El Mocho volcano in the Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve, Chile.11:41 The expedition begins with an overnight camp at the edge of the Rio Blanco, followed by a 3:00 a.m. start for the summit push.2:10 The team reaches approximately 1,500 meters near the Nido de Condor refuge before turning back due to 25-to-30-knot winds, heavy snow, and ice conditions that threatened safety.12:19 During the descent, the group assists in the recovery of a snowmobile that had been abandoned following an accident the previous day.6:35 The crew utilizes GPS for navigation and manages the physical demands of the terrain despite limited experience with crampons and snowshoes.4:41 The decision to abort the summit attempt prioritizes the physical condition of the team members and the risks of exhaustion during the return trek.13:53 The experience highlights the importance of pacing to the slowest member and recognizing the threshold for safe turnaround in alpine environments.12:54
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