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Note on Mountaineering.
You do not need previous mountaineering experience to participate
in our climbs with the exception of the Alpamayo/Quitaraju trip.
You will receive complete instruction and given time to practice
the skills before venturing on any glacier and attempting any climb.
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Huascaran 6768m
The 2 unmistakable summits of Huascaran clearly dominate the skyline
as seen from Huaraz. Peru's highest peak, Huascaran is definitely
one of the classics offering a large variety of route options. The
southern summit is the highest as well as the most commonly climbed.
Although the more technical northern peak lends itself to a great
climb as well.
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Alpamayo 5946m Quitaraju
6030m
Long been heralded as the worlds most beautiful mountain, the striking
image of Alpamayo has graces countless calendars, book covers and
drawn climbers from all over the world. The climb itself offers
some exciting technical challenges, as does the neighboring mountain
Quitaraju. If you wish to climb these mountains but lack previous
experience, contact us to find out ways to tailor the trip to include skills
aquisition.
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Urus 5445m
Urus is a long jagged mountain making up the northern flank of the
Ishinca valley. Is non-technical nature makes it an ideal first
climb in the Cordillera. The base camp for Urus is the same as the
base camp for Ishinca and Toclliaraju.
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Ishinca: 5530
Slightly more demanding then its sister Urus, Ishinca’s climb
is longer with more time on the glacier negotiating around numerous
crevasses. Ishinca boasts 2 summits the one most commonly climbed
is the taller southern summit.
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Tocllaraju 6034m
Proud and stern, Tocllaraju rises dramatically at the head of the
Ishinca valley. Requiring 2 days climb from the base camp Tocllaraju
offers a classic mountaineering experience from camping high on
the glacier to ascending the technical summit ridge.
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Pisco 5752m
Named after the ever popular Peruvian beverage, Pisco is known
for its outstanding summit views of its classic nieghbors, Huascaran,
Huandoys and the photogenic Artisanraju. If its a summit view that
you are after, Pisco is your mountain.
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Vallunaraju 5688m
Directly overlooking the town of Huaraz with driveable dirt track
leading right to the basecamp makes Vallunaraju climbable in only
two days. The steep exciting nature of the climb makes Vallunaraju one
of the best non-technical climbs in the area.
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Chopicalqui 6340m
Looms large and proud next to Huascaran. The photogenic summit ridge
is something not likely forgotten! One of the classic climbs in
the Cordillera.
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Huarapasca 5440m
Off the beaten track peak, its location near a dirt track makes it possible to climb in
one day with only a one hour hike
to the ice!! Huarapasca offers two routes, one a partly technical
steep direct assent the other a more gradual less technical assent.
Neither one requires previous experience.
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Chavin Trek
Follow one of the original pre-Inca trail-ways from one side of
the Cordillera to the other. This ancient trail takes you past tiny
mud huts where the sturdy mountain dwellers still live, over a high
mountain pass, and back down to the historic temples of Chavin.
In keeping with the historical significance of the trail we use
the original pack animal of the Andes; the llama, to carry our food
and equipment.
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Santa Cruz Trek
Hike through the very heart of the Cordillera where Peru’s
highest mountains soar thousands of feet above. The Santa Cruz trek
works its way over 2 high passes catching stunning views of Huascaran,
Chopicalqui and the Huandoys, passing through the mountain town
of Vaqueria and on past several glacial lakes.
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Huayhuash Trek
The remote Huayhuash range offers hikers an incredible opportunity
to slip out of civilization for 14 days and be continually surrounded
by unforgettable views of pure mountain splendor. The Huayhuash
is the most physically demanding trek we offer with over 120 kms to walk, circumnavigating
the entire range.
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Alquilpo Trek
Begin the trek at Joncupampa ruins where some of the ancient pre-Inca
houses are still standing! From there you will hike up the valley
to the Alquilpo lake located at the foot of the graceful Alquilpo
mountain whose glacier extends down to the turquoise water. Scramble
over the steep rocky pass and descend down the Ishinca valley.
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Single day options
Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing and Horse Riding are just some of the
many single day options that you can choose from. Ask for more information
regarding one day trips.
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