APU WAMANI: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GODS
We reached the small cabins at 4200m two hours later. Finally at base camp, we could get out of the cars, stretch, cook and discuss tactics for the days ahead. The next day we packed for the high camps with only the bare necessities going with us.
Fortunately we were able to drive the Jeeps up to the first camp at 4800m, tediously fighting the slopes of the volcano in first gear.
The ride ended between large boulders where we grabbed our backpacks and headed off on foot. We wanted to get at least some of our gear up to the 5300m mark today. We made our way slowly on the loose volcanic rock, breathing heavily with each step.
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