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Ojos del Salado - Expedition News - 5th December 2025
Leader: Andreas
18th December 2025 - Summit Success on Ojos!
Jamie messaged late last night to say all the team reached the summit yesterday. It was a tough climb, but the weather was perfect. They are now looking forward to celebrating in Bahia Inglesa. Well done to all the team.
14th December 2025 - Acclimatisation and Rest
Today, the team climbed to 6200m on Ojos as part of their acclimatisation. They will now rest at base camp ready for their summit bid.
12th December 2025 - Volcano Copiapo
Today, the team broke through the 6000m barrier, by climbing the remote Volcano Copiapo.
10th December 2025 - Ascent of Cerro Pastillitos
9th December 2025 - Siete Hermanas Accomplished
Today, the team have climbed their first main peak in the itinerary, Siete Hermans, which translates to the Seven Sisters in english. It gets its name from its physical appearance: the summit area of the mountain features a group of seven distinct volcanic-looking points or peaks, which resemble seven “sisters” standing side by side.
8th December 2025 - Acclimatisation at Vallecito
This morning the team have made their acclimatisation walk above Vallecito and this afternoon, they will trasfer over to their camp at Laguna Santa Rosa.
5th December 2025 - Departure
The team head off from the UK to Copiapo to commence their Ojos Del Salado Expedition
About Chris Brook
Chris Brook is an accomplished expedition leader and outdoor instructor with over 15 years of experience guiding adventures across the UK and abroad. Originally from Yorkshire, he has cultivated a deep passion for exploration and endurance sports, ranging from races of 10 to 350km or big walling in remote Patagonia. Chris' blend of professional expertise and personal passion makes him a respected figure in the outdoor adventure community, inspiring others to pursue their own explorations with curiosity and enthusiasm. His highest current altitude while leading a trip is summiting Africa’s highest summit, Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m. His passion and dedication to mountain travel sees him striving for higher and more technical summits both personally and professionally.
£4,695
6,893m
Grade: 2B
17 Days With Flight