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Conquer Tolima and Beyond

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DIFFICULTY:  HARD /6/F 
TREKS BELOW 5000m / Snow and ice will often be at an easy angle

TOLIMA FAST ASCENT 3 DAYS

From Salento to Tolima volcano summit in less than 24hrs 

DIFFICULTY:  HARD /5/F 
TREKS BELOW 5000m / Snow and ice will often be at an easy angle

TOLIMA BASE CAMP 4 DAYS

Climb Tolima from an advanced camp

Foto: Dazo
Foto: Dazo
DIFFICULTY:  HARD /5/F 
TREKS BELOW 5000m / Snow and ice will often be at an easy angle

SOUTHERN CLIMB 5 DAYS

Have more days to consolidate acclimatization – Choose to climb Quindio Volcano

Gear list

Gear list for trekking – Los Nevados National Park

The mountains at Los Nevados National are humid with constant drizzle rain, fog and mist, sleet and hail. Gear for cold and wet weather is mandatory.

GEAR CHECK LIST

*Please consider taking with you a HEADLAMP

Clothing:

  • Base Layers
  • Mid Layer
  • Insulating Layer
  • Shell Jacket & Pants
  • Softshell Pants
  • Gaiters
  • Warm Hat & Balaclava or Neck Gaiter
  • Sun Hat or Cap
  • Gloves
  • Socks
  • Pijamas or something as warmth as a base layer

 

Footwear:

  • Good quality Trekking boots/shoes/trail runners with good traction
  • Rubber boots (Good option for muddy conditions)
  • Sandals/Crocs/Light shoes for campsites and huts (1 pair)
  • Trekking socks (2 pairs minimum in case one pair gets wet)

 

General Gear:

  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Crampons
  • Ice Axe
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Belay Device & Locking Carabiners
  • Personal Anchor System or Sling
  • Rucksack/Backpack

 

Food and Water:

  • Hydration System/Water Bottles
  • High-Energy Snacks
  • Meals

 

Sleeping & Camp Gear:

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Pad

 

Navigation & Communication:

  • Map & Compass
  • GPS Device
  • Whistle
  • Cell Phone
  • Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or Satellite Communicator

 

Health & Safety:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen & Lip Balm with SPF
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Personal Medications
  • Hand Sanitizer & Toilet Paper
  • Water Purification Tablets or Filter

 

Additional Items:

  • Trekking Poles
  • Headlamp
  • Camera or Smartphone
  • Knife or Multi-tool
  • Ecosystem Specific:
  • Waterproof Notebook and Pen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Lightweight Rain Poncho or Umbrella

 

Personal Documents:

  • ID/Passport
  • Health Insurance Card/Details
  • Mountain Permits
  • Emergency Contact Information
 

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