The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia - in pictures

  • Camila Tarqui Llusco, an Aymara indigenous woman member of the Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis, on the summit of the 6,088-metre Huayna Potosi mountain, near El Alto, Bolivia. All photos AFP
    Camila Tarqui Llusco, an Aymara indigenous woman member of the Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis, on the summit of the 6,088-metre Huayna Potosi mountain, near El Alto, Bolivia. All photos AFP
  • Aymara indigenous women climbers begin their ascent of Huayna Potosi, Bolivia. The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis are a group dedicated to campaigning for the rights of indigenous women through mountaineering.
    Aymara indigenous women climbers begin their ascent of Huayna Potosi, Bolivia. The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis are a group dedicated to campaigning for the rights of indigenous women through mountaineering.
  • Cecilia Llusco, one of the Climbing Cholitas, on Huayna Potosi.
    Cecilia Llusco, one of the Climbing Cholitas, on Huayna Potosi.
  • From left, Adela Llusco, Senobia Llusco, Cecilia Llusco and Camila Tarqui Llusco, Aymara indigenous women members of the Climbing Cholitas at the summit of Huayna Potosi.
    From left, Adela Llusco, Senobia Llusco, Cecilia Llusco and Camila Tarqui Llusco, Aymara indigenous women members of the Climbing Cholitas at the summit of Huayna Potosi.
  • Aymara indigenous women climbers before tackling Huayna Potosi, in the background.
    Aymara indigenous women climbers before tackling Huayna Potosi, in the background.
  • Climbers on Huayna Potosi, near El Alto, Bolivia.
    Climbers on Huayna Potosi, near El Alto, Bolivia.
  • The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis rest and have something to eat at a shelter before beginning their ascent of Huayna Potosi.
    The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis rest and have something to eat at a shelter before beginning their ascent of Huayna Potosi.
  • Team members preparing for the ascent.
    Team members preparing for the ascent.
  • Aymara indigenous women climbers waiting for the bus to take them to the base of Huayna Potosi.
    Aymara indigenous women climbers waiting for the bus to take them to the base of Huayna Potosi.
  • Aymara indigenous women members of the Climbing Cholitas play a football match on the last flat area before heading for the summit.
    Aymara indigenous women members of the Climbing Cholitas play a football match on the last flat area before heading for the summit.
  • Cecilia Llusco, left, and Senobia Llusco during the impromptu match.
    Cecilia Llusco, left, and Senobia Llusco during the impromptu match.
  • The match took place at an altitude of about 6.000m.
    The match took place at an altitude of about 6.000m.
  • Janet Mamani, left, and Cecilia Llusco during the match.
    Janet Mamani, left, and Cecilia Llusco during the match.
  • Aymara indigenous women enjoy hot soup before their summit bid.
    Aymara indigenous women enjoy hot soup before their summit bid.
  • Disembarking from the bus at the base of the mountain.
    Disembarking from the bus at the base of the mountain.
  • From left, Juana Rufina Llusco, Senobia Llusco, Camila Tarqui Llusco, Cecilia Llusco, Adela Llusco, Erica Tinkuta, Janet Mamani and Gabriela after reaching the summit.
    From left, Juana Rufina Llusco, Senobia Llusco, Camila Tarqui Llusco, Cecilia Llusco, Adela Llusco, Erica Tinkuta, Janet Mamani and Gabriela after reaching the summit.
  • The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis en route to the summit.
    The Climbing Cholitas of Bolivia Warmis en route to the summit.
  • Aymara women waiting for the bus before the ascent.
    Aymara women waiting for the bus before the ascent.

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