Jiří Zak making history at 6,721 meters on the Ojos del Salado volcano. At nearly 7,000 meters of altitude, oxygen is scarce, temperatures drop drastically below zero, and the volcanic terrain forgives no mistakes. Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano on the planet, is the ultimate testing ground for both the human body and […]

Statement to our international community: The situation in Southern Chile To our friends, clients, and followers around the world who look to Chile as a nature destination, we believe it is important to inform you about the critical situation facing the south-central zone of our country. Chile is currently facing a major emergency due to […]

The silent guardian of the Central Andes: Tupungato Volcano (6,570m). There is a giant that watches over Santiago in silence. Tupungato Volcano (6,570m) is a colossal treasure, reserved for those seeking something more than just a summit: they seek a hidden jewel in the heart of the Andes. Unlike its more crowded neighbors, Tupungato offers […]

The Altiplano: A land where geography touches the sky. There is a frontier where political maps blur before the immensity of geography. On the border between Chile and Bolivia, the Altiplano rises to touch the sky, creating a stage where volcanoes are not just mountains, but tutelary gods of an ancient culture. At High Mountain […]

Radios on, crampons sharp. The season is open. The wait is over. The months of planning and anxiously staring at the calendar are behind us. At High Mountain Expeditions, the radios are on, the 4x4s are rolling, and the crampons are already biting into the snow. It’s official: the high mountain season is open, and […]

The imposing glacier of Cerro Marmolejo, the world’s southernmost 6,000-meter peak. There is a giant that silently watches over the central valley, a colossus hidden in plain sight in the heart of the Cajón del Maipo. It is Cerro Marmolejo (6,108 m), and it holds a unique title: it is the southernmost 6,000-meter peak on […]