| Pomerape | |
|---|---|
Pomerape and the saddle below, as seen from south (Parinacota slopes) |
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| Elevation | 6,282 m (20,610 ft) [1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Bolivia-Chile |
| Range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Age of rock | Pleistocene |
| Last eruption | 290AD ± 300 years |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
Pomerape is a stratovolcano lying on the border of Chile and Bolivia (Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Curahuara de Carangas Municipality, Sajama Canton). [2] It is part of the Nevados de Payachata complex of volcanoes together with Parinacota Volcano to the south. It is of Pleistocene age.
Climbing the volcano is alpine AD grade, sometimes on 50+ degree snow/rubble slope. A camp can be established at 5,300m at the saddle between Parinacota and Pomerape. Depending on the season, the main difficulty can be penitentes which make the ascent physically difficult or impossible.