Climbing Cordillera Blanca, Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash, Trekking, Climbing, Hikes and Treks, Ancash, Huaraz, Peru

ITINERARY

Day 1. Huaraz – Cebollapampa – Pisco Hut

We leave Huaraz at 7:00 am, drive to Yungay, then head to Quebrada Llanganuco, reaching Cebollapampa. From there, we start trekking with day packs to Refugio Perú hut.

Day 2. Pisco Hut – Pisco Summit Attempt – Pisco Hut

We begin our summit attempt at 1 am, having breakfast and preparing our gear. After about 3 hours through a moraine, we enter the glacier, where snow and ice lead us to the summit in another 4 to 5 hours. We then return to Base Camp or the hut to rest and have dinner.

Day 3. Pisco Hut – Cebollapampa – Chopicalqui Base Camp

After breakfast, we prepare and hike back to Cebollapampa, from where we continue our way to Chopicalqui base camp.

Day 4. Chopicalqui Base Camp – Moraine Camp

We begin our ascent with the help of the Porters towards the moraine camp (4900m) for 5 hours approx.

Day 5. Moraine Camp – High Camp

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 6. High Camp – Summit Attempt – 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 6. 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

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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
• Gratuities

REQUERIMENTS

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