Acopan Tepui, Gran Sabana Venezuela
I went to Venezuela expecting to suffer in clouds of mosquitos, I thought moss would be growing on my shoes as I walked, and spiders would cover every climbing hold. The reality was a pleasant surprise. Each day we hiked from quaint creek side base camp through the dry jungle for a few hours just to arrive at a luxurious waterfall, 10 minutes below the base of our route. The following is a photo essay of my time time in Venezuela with an extraordinary cast, Brittany Griffith, Jonathan Thesenga, and Mikey Schaefer. Please check Patagonia’s The Cleanest Line blog for a great story by Jonathan Tesenga, and more (higher quality) photos at Mikey Schaefers blog.
Welcome to Caracas, huge barking dogs, like this Brazilian Fila are normal body guards here.
Caracas at dawn
Arrival in Yunick
Traverse, pitch 11
View from the portaledge
Sunrise on from the portaledge
Brittany on the JUNGLE pitchÂ
Welcome home, pineapple delivery to base camp!
Acopan Tepui, our route follows the center, crisp black and yellow line
The deep water soloing was divine
So many thanks to our great friends Kami, Jose, Paz and Kawak and their delicious kitchen!