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Bolivias cholita climbers, Huayna Potosi mountain, Bolivia
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Bolivias cholita climbers, Huayna Potosi mountain, Bolivia
An Aymara indigenous woman practises climbing on the Huayna Potosi mountain, Bolivia April 6, 2016. Two years ago, about a dozen Aymara indigenous women, aged 42 to 50, who worked as porters and cooks for mountaineers at base camps and mountain climbing refuges on the steep, glacial slopes of Huayna Potosi, an Andean peak outside La Paz, Bolivia, put on crampons under their wide traditional skirts and started to dotheir own climbing. REUTERS/David Mercado SEARCH " CHOLITA CLIMBERS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " THE WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - GF
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This print captures the awe-inspiring journey of Bolivia's cholita climbers on the Huayna Potosi mountain. In April 2016, a group of courageous Aymara indigenous women, aged 42 to 50, defied societal norms and embarked on their own climbing expeditions. Previously working as porters and cooks for mountaineers at base camps and refuges, these women decided to challenge themselves by donning crampons beneath their traditional wide skirts. The image showcases the determination etched on their faces as they navigate the steep glacial slopes of Huayna Potosi. Each step they take represents a triumph over adversity and an assertion of their strength in a male-dominated field. Against the backdrop of this majestic Andean peak outside La Paz, Bolivia, these fearless cholita climbers prove that gender is no barrier when it comes to conquering mountains. Photographer David Mercado beautifully captures not only the physical feat but also the cultural significance behind this extraordinary endeavor. The resilience displayed by these Aymara women serves as an inspiration to all who witness their ascent. Their story symbolizes empowerment and challenges preconceived notions about what indigenous women can achieve. This photograph reminds us that there are no limits to human potential when passion meets determination. It encapsulates a moment where tradition intersects with modernity, breaking stereotypes along its path. Through his lens, Mercado immortalizes this remarkable chapter in Bolivian history while shedding light on the indomitable spirit within each
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