Range Southern Brazilian Highlands
A spider at the trailhead was only the first surprise on Pico dos Marins. Higher up, slabs required hands, and the broad-looking mountain narrowed into one of the sharpest summits of our Brazil trip.
Range Southern Brazilian Highlands
Before dawn, a steep road and awkward registration were the first obstacles. The trail then spent hours presenting convincing summit candidates before the real Pedra da Mina finally appeared. On the windy top, Rob celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 1,000th Ribu.
Range Southern Brazilian Highlands
Pico do Tira Chapéu was a Ribu and one of the easier walks of our Brazil trip. Reaching the trailhead was another matter: a failed road approach, rough driving from the other side, no phone signal, and Petter coming back to look for us.