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Peaks of the Cordillera Blanca - Peru
High Summits in Peru's Cordillera Blanca

Overview

The Andes of Peru are the highest, most glaciated tropical mountains in the world. The famed Cordillera Blanca (White Range) contains some of the world’s most stunning mountains and challenging climbs. Peru’s Himalayan-like topography has long been drawing trekkers and climbers from all over the world. Our Peaks of Peru itinerary is highly recommend for those who want to improve their climbing level and look to take the next step towards a big Himalayan expedition. Our climbing trips are led by professional UIAGM/AMGA certified climbing guides from Aspen Expeditions.

Our main objective of this challenging itinerary is Chopicalqui (20,850ft.) As one of Peru's tallest peaks, Chopicalqui offers a striking high altitude ascent. Prior to our climb of Chopicalqui and to aid in our acclimatization, we will attempt Pisco Oeste (18,873 ft.) and Ishinca (18,138 ft.)

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July 5th, 2008

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Details

Trip length: 21 days US to US
Dates: July 5 – July 25, 2008
Cost: $4595 per person based on a minimum of 4 people
Difficulty: Intermediate (Prior roped climbing, cramponing, and ice axe skills are required. Experience at altitude (over 15,000') is highly recommended.
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Includes: Professional AMGA alpine certified mountain guide, and English-speaking local climbing guide(s). Airport transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in Lima and Huaraz, guided sightseeing tour of Lima and all meals at the group hotel in Huaraz. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Leave your country for Lima, Peru.

Day 2 - Day of sightseeing in and around Lima.

Day 3 - Drive to Huaraz (8 hours). Hotel. (10,000 feet).

Day 4 - An acclimatization and organization day in Huaraz.

Day 5 - Trek to Ishinca Base Camp. (14,271 feet).

Day 6 - Acclimatization and skills review at Base Camp.

Day 7 - Move ti Ishinka High Camp. (15,846 feet).

Day 8 - Climb Ishinka and descend to Base Camp.

Days 9 & 10 - Return to Huaraz and rest day in Huaraz.

Day 11 - Hike to Pico Oeste Base Camp at 15,222 feet.

Day 12 - Move to Pico Oeste High Camp at 16,239 feet.

Day 13 - Climb Pico Oeste (18,850 feet) and descend to Base Camp.

Days 14 & 15 - Return to and rest day in Cebollapampa. (12,795 feet).

Day 16 - Move to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp at 16,732 feet.

Day 17 - Move up to Chopicalqui’s High Glacier Camp at 18,372 feet.

Day 18 - Summit attempt of Chopicalqui and descend to Base Camp.

Day 19 - Return to Huaraz. Hotel.

Day 20 - Leave Huaraz for Lima and depart Lima.

Day 21 - Arrive back in your country.

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