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Nevado de Huila
Photo by R. Chavez
| Elevation (feet): | 18865 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 5750 |
| Continent: | South America |
| Country: | Colombia |
| Range/Region: | Andes |
| SubRange: | Colombian Andes |
| Latitude: | 3. |
| Longitude: | -76. |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | December, January, February, March |
| Volcanic status: | Dormant |
| Year first climbed: | 1944 |
| First successful climber(s): | E. Kraus and party |
| Convenient Center: | Belalcazar, Colombia (small town, also known as Paez) |
| Nearest major airport: | Cali, Colombia |
Description
Nevado de Huila is the highest peak of Colombia's Central Cordillera. It is located at the cordillera's south end, in Southwestern Colombia. It is an ice-capped summit ridge, with several prominent peaks.
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