Altitude Junkies

01/08/2024

This is Cholatse, one of our favorite mountains in the world.
Although only 6440 meters, she makes up for the lack of height with technical challenges, beauty and peace. (not crowded!)
This will be our seventh year climbing her.
Come join us this fall..........
https://www.altitudejunkies.com/cholatse.html

11/07/2024

⚽ 💪

23/06/2024

We are in Peru. Watching the in our down time.
next in Nepal.

16/05/2024

This is where all our emails from the past month have been going.

If you sent an email to [email protected] during this time, you might have thought we were drinking (we were) but there was a problem with our server..... (we serve ourselves, but not in this aspect)....
Please resend your emails to us. We miss you

17/04/2024

We still have space on our Peru trips...
June 15-28 and June 1 -14.
https://www.altitudejunkies.com/cordillerablanca.html

Email us for details and any questions. [email protected]

Altitude Junkies offer a cost effective alpine climb of three of Peru's most suitable Cordillera Blanca introductory peaks in the amazing Ishinca Valley. Our expedition is limited to six climbers total including leaders with a 1:2 guide to climber ratio.

13/04/2024

We have had successful summits. More news to come soon.......

08/04/2024

Phil on the head wall up to C2 on a recent rotation. The team is waiting for a good weather window for a summit push.

02/04/2024

Photo from the puja ceremony which took place March 24, with a special blessing for Sammy.
The team is now on a second rotation and monitoring the weather.

28/03/2024

As you can see from the InReach message, the team are enjoying some well deserved beverages after having spent 2 nights at Camp 1 and tagged Camp 2. Once rested, the next set of plans will be made.

24/03/2024

Samuli Mansikka
July 26, 1978 - March 24, 2015
Forever etched into our hearts.

Forever painted mural in Espoo, Finland by the artist Jouni "Psyke" Väänänen .

22/03/2024

From the team:
Looks like puja will be on the 24...Sammy's day 🙏
Rope fixers have been to C1.Running out of Khukuri

(for those who don't know, Khukuri is a Nepalese rum, which AJ's Phil believes is very good for "acclimatization and the throat")


with Khukuri

20/03/2024

The team finally made it to basecamp yesterday, after spending 3 nights in the village of Dana.
They celebrated someone's birthday the first night and watched the flies the second and third nights. Needless to say, they are happy to be in basecamp and ready to start the party.

10/03/2024

The team getting ready and packing for .
We'll be heading to Base Camp on the 16th.

29/01/2024

Swipe right for a good time climbing with in the Cordillera Blanca this summer. For those who can't take much time off or don't want a huge commitment, it's perfect!
https://www.altitudejunkies.com/cordillerablanca.html

04/01/2024

New Year. New You.
New Mountains to Climb.
It's the year to climb something extraordinary, not ordinary.
Join us for Annapurna in the spring.
Join us in Peru in the summer.
Join us for some new peaks in the Himalayas in the fall.
Ask about private guiding.

25/12/2023

This guy told us his name was Rudolph and he worked for Santa. His name is actually Rinchen and he freelances for load carries up the Khumbu.
Happy Holidays!! And all the best for 2024!

AJ Crew

09/12/2023

The beauty of the Cordillera Blanca. Three peaks in two weeks.

Join us in 2024.
https://www.altitudejunkies.com/cordillerablanca.html

05/12/2023

New year, new mountain.
Annapurna with the Junkies,
March 15, 2024
Kathmandu, Nepal.

Contact us for details.

20/11/2023

19/11/2023

Come climb with us for the first time, or again, in the mountains of Peru in the summer!
Great peaks, great food, and an array of dad jokes to keep you entertained. Book during Black Friday and possibly get some AJ swag!😜
https://www.altitudejunkies.com/cordillerablanca.html

14/11/2023

summited! November 12. Perfect weather.

Photo by Dan Breyre

09/11/2023

Boules at BC
Passing the time at basecamp.
Who the hell knows who's winning but I'm sure betting is involved.

05/11/2023

The team is here 👇

02/11/2023

The team went for a stroll when they were in Namche. They are on their way to Cholatse BC now.

26/10/2023

Sunset and an espresso in Kathmandu. Getting ready for expedition, starting Oct 29.

13/09/2023

Check it out

See Instagram 'Our Sherpa' highlights from Altitude Junkies ()

21/08/2023

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17/07/2023

Cholatse. Climb for the views, stay for the Yeti.
Space still available. Starts October 29.
https://altitudejunkies.com/cholatse.html

26/06/2023

Find the climbers. Phil and Scott.
Ranrapalca, Cordillera Blanca Peru. 6,162 m 20,217 ft.
Epic 24 hours. Photo courtesy of Gus Palmer.