"A Mini expedition in South America @ 5,250 metres above sea level and counting...on the flanks of Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world.
The thin air was really taxing the Mini now. Despite its supercharger and low gearing, pulling away at elevations of over 5,000 metres was a tricky exercise in clutch control, especially on any kind of incline, and the only way to make any upward progress was to maintain momentum. This meant driving faster than one would strictly like, while dodging the worst of the rocks and ruts that the track can offer. However, at times even this wasn’t enough to make progress...."
The Mini 6000 Expedition:-
https://detour-roadtrips.com/mini-6000/ ... tion-leg-4
