Huaca

""Valle Superior with Mercedario"" From here the exploration of the area began. Cocke was always careful that we go slowly walked and gradually got used to the altitude. We set up our first high-altitude camp at 4,600 m at. The second camp was at 5,400 m altitude. After a stormy and cold night Cocke and I reached the summit of Cerro la Ramada at 6,384 m. Cocke was an excellent mountain guide. I could go at my own pace and take breaks do when I need them. Cocke went ahead and showed me where the way led. I have always felt very good with his leadership. Together we stood on the summit in bright sunshine and icy wind. The view was gigantic, opposite towered the Mercedario with its ice wall, to the south was the Aconcagua to see and mountains everywhere.