Descripción

CATEGORY: MOUNTAINEERING / ADVENTURE

DURATION: 2 DAYS

NOMBRE DE LA RUTA: NEVADO SANTA ISABEL, SUMMIT ATTEMPT

DESCRIPTION: 

The unique Nevado Santa Isabel Glacier or “Poleka Kasue” in the ancestral language is found in the Central Andean mountain range in Colombia. This tropical glaciar, due it’s rapid rate of retreat is studied and investigated international (IDEAM) to establish the effects of Global Warming. With a highest point of approximately 5,100 meters, 80km2 area and a deepest point of 50km2 the Santa Isabel Glacial is perfect for those with little time to spare but the skill and prior experience to attempt this summit. In just 2 days, you could find yourself on top of the world at 5000 meters above sea level. In just two days you can experience everything from the city to the top of a glacier, with tropical forests, cloud forests, sub-paramo, paramo and super paramo ecosystems in between. A unique experience, that will stay with you for the rest of your life.