Pomerape

Pomerape
Pomerape and the saddle below, as seen from south (Parinacota slopes)
Elevation	6,282 m (20,610 ft)
Location
Pomerape Bolivia-Chile
Range	Andes
Coordinates	18°07′33″S 69°07′39″W
Geology
Type	Stratovolcano
Age of rock	Pleistocene
Last eruption	290 AD ± 300 years
Climbing
Easiest route	snow/ice climb

Pomerape is a stratovolcano lying on the border of northern Chile and Bolivia (Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Curahuara de Carangas Municipality, Sajama Canton). 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 grade AD, sometimes on 50+ degree snow/rubble slope. A camp can be established at 5,300 metres (17,390 ft) at the saddle between Parinacota and Pomerape. Depending on the season, the main difficulty can be penitentes (tall ice-blade needles), which make the ascent physically difficult or impossible.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Bolivia

References

• "Parinacota". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1505-012. (includes Pomerape)