This is the standard and best-known route on Huayna Potosí and the one most commonly used by guided parties. It is a glacier and snow climb rather than a technical rock route, but it requires competence with crampons, ice axe, and rope travel. The main objective hazards are altitude, crevasses, and changing snow or ice conditions. In normal conditions it is considered a straightforward alpine ascent for a 6000 m peak, though the final section can feel strenuous because of the altitude. The route is usually climbed from a high camp or mountain hut on the west side. Conditions and exact line can vary with season and glacier state.
