Climbing and Trekking in Peru's Cordillera Blanca

Overview | Climbing | Trekking

Ishinca Valley | Alpamayo  | Huascaran | Pisco/Chopicalqui

(Quitaraju, Alpamayo, and Artesonraju from the summit of Pisco.)

Ishinca Valley Climbing Expedition: The Ishinca Valley is located just outside of Huaraz, and hosts a number of inspiring peaks. After the initial training phase, we climb Urus (19,343 ft.), Ishinca (17,980 ft.), and Tocllaraju (19,790 ft.). This is an excellent way to acquire the experience you need to reach higher altitudes.

2008 Dates: July 7 - 20; July 22 - August 4. (14 Days). $3100 per person

Chopicalqui (20,841 ft) and Pisco (18,882ft): Chopicalqui is a magnificant mountain and is often referred to as Huascaran's sister mountain. Chopicalqui offers a higher chance of success than Huascaran, and poses less obejctive hazards. A perfect high altitude ascent for those with less high mountain experience. Pisco provides an excellent acclimitization climb in preparation.

2008 Dates: June 14 - 29; July 22 - August 6 (16 days). $3300 per person

Huascaran Sur (22,205 ft.) and Pisco (18,882 ft.): Conditions have improved on Huascaran! Based on recent information gained from our 2007 season in Peru, we have decided to offer a Huascaran Sur expedition for the spring/summer of 2008. We will maintain a 2:1 client-to-guide ratio on this climb, increasing chances for success. Group size will be 4 climbers and 2 guides, with burros, porters, and cooks in support.

2008 Dates: June 14 - July 2 (19 days). $4600 per person

Alpamayo (19,056 ft.) and Quitaraju (19,802 ft): Alpamayo's Southwest Face continues to be one of the world's most sought after climbs. We continue to have the highest success rate on the mountain with superior support and acclimitization. Due to recent conditions we will now be climbing Alpamayo via the French Route instead of the Ferrari Route. The French Route is a shorter more direct line to the summit, and poses less objective hazard!:

2008 Dates: July 3 - July 20 (18 days). $4200 per person

Included in cost: An AMGA trained Alpine Guide, all ground transportation, hotels, tents, and food while on the mountain. All group climbing and camping equipment. Burros, porters, and cooks.

Not included in cost: Food and drinks in towns, personal climbing and camping equipment, and international air fare, costs of a personal nature, extra hotels or transportation due to illness, injury, or early return.

Prerequisites: Participants should have prior, basic mountaineering experience. They should be comfortable with self arrest, walking in crampons, and have basic roped climbing experience. If you do not possess these skills, or need review, we recommend doing a skills course with us in Colorado prior to your Peru trip.

Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out an International Expedition Application, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit 60 days before the trip date. Balance is due 30 days prior to trip departure date. Please click on our Registration/Travel link to access the required forms.