ITINERARY
Day 1. Huaraz – Base Camp (4300m) – Moraine Camp (4900m)We drive from Huaraz to the place called Cruce de Chopicalqui for 3 hours approx. From this point we begin our ascent with the help of the Porters towards the moraine camp for 5 hours approx.
Day 2. Moraine Camp – High Camp (5300m)
We continue our ascent along a rocky path for about 40 minutes. Afterward, we put on the necessary equipment and continue the climb for approximately 4 more hours, with the help of porters.
Day 3. High Camp – Summit – moraine camp/ Base Camp
We wake up around midnight to continue our ascent towards the summit, which takes about 6 hours. Once at the top, we enjoy the stunning views before descending to High Camp, Moraine Camp, and possibly Base Camp.
Day 4. Base Camp - Huaraz
Hike down to the road, followed by a 4-hour drive back to Huaraz.
WHAT´S INCLUDED?
Included- Briefing
- IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- Cook Porters
- Personal tent
- Tents: Kitchen tent and dining tent
- Utensils, fuel and kitchen equipment
- Food during the expedition
- Private transport for all staff and members
- Collective technical equipment
- Basic First Aid kit
- Huascaran National Park entrance fee
- Farewell lunch or dinner
Excluded
- Airfare to and from Lima
- Transfer Lima - Huaraz - Lima
- Hotels
- Laundry
- Food and drinks in the city
- High altitude travel/Health/accidents Insurance
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing
- Other tours
REQUERIMENTS
Mastery of basic mountaineering skills are essential.Fitness and Acclimatization:
- It is essential to be in excellent health, good physical condition, and properly acclimatized to the altitude.
Insurance:
- Having suitable insurance is crucial for high altitude activities. Please ensure your policy has the appropriate level of coverage.
WHAT TO WEAR AND PACK
Clothing List- Wool/blend socks
- Underwear
- Base layer: top and bottom
- Softshell climbing pants
- Outer pants: waterproof and preferably with side zips on legs (Gore-Tex)
- T-shirt: synthetic or wool
- Mid-weight top: synthetic or wool
- Softshell jacket: this should be a windproof nylon/synthetic blend jacket
- Outer jacket: waterproof with a hood (Gore-Tex)
- Insulated jacket: synthetic or down
- Gaiters – must fit over mountain boots
- Mountaineering gloves – lightweight
- Mountaineering gloves – medium to heavyweight
- Warm Hat: that covers your ears and fits under a helmet
- Sunhat: to protect your face and neck
- Buff
Equipment List
- Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 6000m.
- Approach/trekking shoes
- 60-75 L backpack
- Duffel bag with lock
- Trekking backpack
- Harness with adjustable leg loops
- Helmet
- Ice axes
- Technical ice tools
- Crampons
- Belay device
- Carabiners: 3 locking and 4 or more regular
- 5m x 7mm prussik cord
- 120cm sewn slings: 2
- 22cm ice screw – 3
- 100% UV protection Sunglasses
- Sun cream: SPF 50 or above
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Headlamp with fresh and spare batteries
- Water bottle
- Personal first aid kit: (Band-Aid’s, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc.)
- Camera
- Trekking poles
- Sleeping bag: lightweight and rated to approximately -10ºC
- Sleeping pad: Thermarest
- Toiletry bag: include toilet paper, hand sanitizer and small towel
- Stuff sacks
- Personal solar charging system
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