Chile: Ojos del Salado

22,615 ft (6,893 m)

In the high, wind-swept reaches of the Atacama Desert, Ojos del Salado dominates the skyline at 6,893 meters (22,615 feet)—the highest mountain in Chile and the tallest active volcano on Earth. Straddling the Chile–Argentina border, this massive peak combines the raw appeal of high-altitude mountaineering with the surreal beauty of one of the driest places on the planet. Though the climb is relatively non-technical, the extreme altitude, cold temperatures, and isolation present serious challenges. For those who reach the summit, Ojos del Salado delivers an unforgettable blend of volcanic terrain, salt flats, and sky-piercing silence.

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