Illimani Images

	The Illimani station on 17 June, 1999. Image courtesy of Mountain Guide Carlos Escobar.
	Illimani AWS detail, 17 June 1999 Net accumulation at this site in the 12 months preceeding was ~250 cm (snow, not SWE). Courtesy of Carlos Escobar.
	Approaching the saddle at 6000m, May 1998 Mountain Guide Carlos Escobar in the lead.
	Same as above Scientists gasping for air
	Illimani from downtown La Paz
	Driving to Illimani, May 1998 Despite the proximity to La Paz, the drive requires half a day
	Illimani base camp, May 1998 A very pastoral setting, with llamas, cattle, pigs, sheep and other climbers
	Nido de Condors This is typically the 'high camp' for the standard route up the mountain
	Climbing Illimani, July 1997 Crevasses are often unavoidable, but fortunately the snow bridges seem quite strong
	Camp near the Illimani weather station We just rolled out of bed and went to work...
	Illimani weather station, July 1997
	Illimani and La Paz Bolivian stamp issued in 1997

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