Attempting the West Ridge of Illimani, Bolivian Andes
archivio Amedeo Rosso

A line, the attempt up the West Ridge of lllimani

The documentary of Marco Erbetta, Enrico Rosso and Padre Antonio Zavattarelli attempting to climb the West Ridge of llimani, Cordillera Real, Andes, Bolivia.
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Attempting the West Ridge of Illimani, Bolivian Andes
archivio Amedeo Rosso
Bolivia, May 2014. A small Italian expedition comprised of Marco Erbetta, Enrico Rosso and Father Antonio Zavattarelli attempt a ridge reputed to be one of the most beautiful in the entire Andes. Unfortunately the alpinists are forced to turn around at 5900m due to dangerous conditions. This, high up on the West Ridge of Illimani, is their story.




26/06/2014 - Illimani West Ridge: climbing attempt in Bolivia
At the start of June the alpinists Marco Erbetta, Enrico Rosso and Father Antonio Zavattarelli made un unsuccessful attempt of the stunning West Ridge of Illimani, Cordillera Real, Andes.




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