He returned to Peru in 1952 to make the first ascent of another steep and difficult peak of the Peruvian Andes , Salcantay in the Vilcabamba mountain range .
Bell did not make the summit , but reached an altitude of 20,600 ft ( 6,300 m ) .
Bell returned to Peru in 1952 to make the first ascent of another steep and difficult peak of the Peruvian Andes , Salcantay in the Vilcabamba mountain range .
Bell did not make the summit , but reached an altitude of 20,600 ft ( 6,300 m ) .