safety
Climb safely with fixed ropes, learn how to use Jumars, rope up for glacier travel, do rope ascents, rappel, learn knots, become proficient with crampons, practice crevasse rescues, and even ice climb!
After a Kordillera Expedition you will be ready for any summit in the world.
SCIENCE
Climbing 6000m peaks is the ideal way to safely learn about high-altitude physiology. You will gain hands-on experience with oxygen equipment, masks, and monitors while also learning to recognize early signs of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) before they escalate.
Luxury
South America boasts some of the finest restaurants in the world, complemented by stunning 5-star hotels that redefine luxury. Treat yourself to these exceptional experiences on weather days or before or after a successful summit.
Nowhere in the Himalayas will you experience lodgings or gourmet food like this!
UPCOMING
TAILORED
SORTIES
Fixed Ropes for Safe Ascents and Descents on the Highest Andean Peaks
You can climb like a pro or wing-it like a newbie. The latter method can have life-threatening consequences considering the steepness, changing weather and high winds of South American Peaks.
Never Compromise Safety!
Elevate Your Climb with Evidence – not Pseudoscience
Dr. Montejo, a board certified anesthesiologist from Harvard and Stanford, possesses unparalleled expertise in the physiology of mountaineering, making him an exceptional resource for learning effective strategies to prevent High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).
Learn about pulse oximetry – it’s more than just a number! Master your HR zones, control your body temperature. Become savvy about your body while on the mountain.
Unsurpassed Luxury
Before and After
Your Summit
Indulge in luxurious 5-star hotels, savor some of the finest cuisine globally, and enjoy amenities like swimming pools, jacuzzis, and massages. You deserve this pampering after a successful summit or during inclement weather days.
The KORDILLERA
A-Team
During your climb, you will benefit from a 1:1 ratio of guides to climbers, ensuring personalized attention and support.
Additionally, you will have chasquis (porters) available to assist you with any needs (food, drink, O2, extra clothing) throughout your time on the mountain.
Pancho Pulluquitin
Sardar – Lead Guide
Leo Montejo MD D.ABA
Sardar – High Altitude Specialist
Carlota Fenes
Epicure
Luxury Lodging and Gourmet Meals
Roberto Castafiore
Lead Guide
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Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what others say about us
With over 35 years of experience at high altitude in the mountains, Dr Leo Montejo is the one specialist I count on if one of my clients gets sick. His in-depth knowledge of altitude and medicine is invaluable at keeping people safe on the mountains, starting with AMS prevention before they reach altitude, and continuing with safety while altitude on the mountains.
I have personally been leading our Kamzang Journeys clients on high altitude Himalayan treks and cycling trips for 25 years, and have been a witness to all of the things that can go wrong in the mountains. We take every precaution to ensure that our clients have a safe, and thus enjoyable, trip in the mountains. We also take appropriate altitude and medical precautions before getting to altitude. And we have relied on Dr Montejo’s expertise time and time again to help keep our clients healthy, to provide medical guidance, and to assist when someone falls ill in remote locations I feel 100% safe in Dr Leo’s care!
