Nido de Condores, 5400m

      Picture of Nido
      Lat 32.38.16
      Long 70.01.79

      Info

      Nido is a big flat plateau. There are no facilities around, except for a "puddle" which might provide liquid water depending on the temperatures (late afternoons is your best shot). from here you have a clear view of the way to Berlin Huts (you can't actually see Berlin huts, but all of the way there. You can also see the entrance to the canaleta, and what kind of wheather you can expect on the top. The problem is just that it changes very rapidly.

      Personal experience

      We had our coldest night here in Nido, -15C, but still there was liquid water on the bottom of the "puddle". Here we made the almost fatal descision to alter the plan for the summit attempt [read about all in the expedition-report]. "Always" stick to your original plans, and never change it when you are tired, cold or hungry!