HuascaranAltitude 6,769m/22,208ft » Duration 26 Days » Grade 3B
Climb Peru's highest mountain after acclimatising on Pisco and the superb Santa Cruz trek[more]
 In the icefall on Huascaran Photo: © Adele Pennington
IntroductionThe Peruvian Andes are considered by many mountaineers to be the most beautiful and impressive mountains in the world. The ascent of Huascaran follows an acclimatisation trek through the Santa Cruz Valley and a climb of Pisco (5,752m), an attractive snow peak with interesting climbing and excellent views of Huascaran itself.Huascaran is Peru's highest mountain; its two summits are separated by an enormous col, the Garganta, which is gained by climbing along the edge of a tumbling icefall. This can give several short steep pitches, although the difficulties can change overnight. From the top camp just below the Garganta, the route to the south summit follows snow and ice slopes, steeply at first, to the highest point in the tropics. Access to the south summit is sometimes barred by a large crevasse, in which case we then climb the lower north summit (6,664m). In July 2007, Andy Chapman's team was our first since 2001 to climb to the higher, south summit... [read more] You can combine Huascaran with Alpamayo for nearly five weeks climbing.
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Experience RequiredThe Huascaran expedition provides a great climb in a superb setting. It is attainable by those who have climbed, for example, Nepalese Trekking Peaks and is a logical progression for those who hope to climb higher and more serious mountains in the future.This expedition is graded 3B... [read more] about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionDave Walsh will be leading the 2008 Huascaran and Alpamayo expeditions. Dave is one of our most experienced leaders and is also our Senior Course Director on our Scottish Winter Courses and Rock Climbing and Scrambling Courses... read moreThere are 8 places available on the expedition. Leader Mic Rofe (Jun '08).
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Fly from London to Lima. We arrive in Lima in the late evening and are taken to our hotel in the city centre. Team members joining in Lima can meet the rest of the team at the hotel and make arrangements for the drive to Huaraz the following morning... [read more]
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... [read more]
EquipmentTo join the Huascaran expedition you need the following specialist equipment... [read more]We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service.
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
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