Huascaran guided ascent in 7 days

Edwin, an IFMGA certified guide, wishes to take you to the summit of Huascaran. Follow him to the top of this magnificent peak in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru, and get the most dazzling views of the area.

Group

Andes, Cordillera Blanca

7 Days

Aug

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Reach the summit of the highest mountain in Peru, Huascaran
Get the most mesmerizing views of the Cordillera Blanca
Explore the area with a local and expert guide

Description

Pack up your bags, and follow me on this mountaineering adventure to stand at the top of Peru’s highest peak, the Huascaran Sur.

Located in the Cordillera Blanca, in the heart of the province of Yungay, the Huascaran massif is home of two distinct summits. Huascaran Norte stands at 6,654 metres. And Huascaran Sur rises at 6,768 metres. With a difference of approximately 100 meters, and a saddle in the middle, also known as Garganta, that separates them.

We will spend 7 days exploring this magnificent massif, climbing to the summit of Huascaran Sur. And, once we get to the top, we’ll get the best views of the Cordillera Blanca.

The itinerary I propose, follows the normal route to the Huascaran Sur, via the Garganta and the Northwest face. It is rated PD due to its difficulty level. Also, this route passes by the Gargata icefall leading to Camp 2 (5,900m). Then, we’ll tackle the West face rated D+. And, we’ll encounter several lines of higher difficulty levels (TD and ED) at the Northeast and East Face of the Huascaran Sur.

Therefore, participants must have some previous experience, and a good fitness level. I also highly recommend to arrive days in advance to acclimatize.

So, if you are up for this mountaineering adventure, send me a request. It will be my pleasure to guide you to the top of Peru’s tallest peak, and share with you my favorite spots on this ascent.

Please note this is a group trip, but there’s the option of a private program. If you are interested on a private trip just mention it in the message. Or perhaps you’d be interested in this Alpamayo Trek in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Porters
Luggage transfer

Price details

For private trips, just send me a message to consult the prices. On top of the guide fee the price includes: *Transportation during the trip; *Professional outdoor cook (including 3 healthy meals a day plus snacks during the wilderness components of the trip); *Donkeys or Horses and porters where applicable; *All cooking and camping gear and tents; *Group gear and protective hardware; *Porter support Base Camp to High Camp and return; *First aid kit; *Park entry fees. The price does not include: *International and domestic flights; *Transportation from Lima; *Accomodation and meals in Lima/Huaraz; *Acclimatization days preceding this program; *Personal clothing and equipment; *Incidental personal expenditures, including emergency evacuations and medical expenditures; *Insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz - Musho - Base Camp of Huascaran

We’ll start the day early. After breakfast, around 7:00 am, we’ll head towards Mancos, passing Callejon de Huaylas. Then, after 1 hour of driving, we’ll arrive at Musho, where the porters will be waiting. Thereupon, we’ll start hiking towards Base Camp, where we’ll camp for the night.

Day 2: Base Camp - Camp 1

After breakfast we’ll hike up to Moraine Camp. We might do some rock climbing to reach the glacier. Then, we will climb to the Camp 1 where we’ll spend the night.

Day 3: Camp 1 - Camp 2 of Huascaran

At 4:00am we’ll begin our ascent to Camp 2. And we’ll camp there for the night.

Day 4: Camp 2 - Summit Huascaran - Camp 2

The day will start early at 3:00 am, so we get to see the sunrise in the Cordillera Blanca. Then, around 10:00 am we’ll finally reach the Summit. After taking in the views, we’ll head back through the same route to Camp 2.

Day 5: Camp 2 - Base Camp

We will start early again, and head to Base Camp, to camp there for the night.

Day 6: Spare day

This day is important in case we need to postpone a day because of weather conditions, or we use it as a rest day.

Day 7: Base Camp - back to Huaraz

Finally, on our last day of adventure, we’ll head back to Musho after breakfast. There, a private transport will take us to Huaraz.

About the guide

Edwin

Mountain Guide

My name is Edwin, professional Mountain Guide, member of Mountain Guides Association of Peru (AGMP) and Member of the International Union of Mountain Guides Association (UIAGM), specialized on Trekking, Climbing, Expeditions also I am the founder of Andes Travel Expeditions company.

I have extensive experience and I had climb throughout Peru, Argentina and Bolivia and succesfully guided Huandoy Norte ( 2 times: on the north face and east face), Piramide de Garcilaso, Arteson, Caraz 1, Alpamayo, Huascaran, as well as Illampu, Sajama, Condiriri, Aconcagua, among many other mountains..

I will be happy to welcome you and your friends from all over the world to travel with us in America del Sur particularly in my home country Peru, the country of Mt Huascaran, Alpamayo(Most beautiful mountain in the world), Machupicchu, Cusco, Lago Titicaca, Arequipa, Amazonas etc.

As a professional mountain guide, I have been leading several mountain trips for the, past 20 years. I love and enjoy my job and have gained a lot of experience through climbing with many groups from all over the world. First I would like to assure you the best service and cooperation from my team, Secondly I will make sure that you have an exciting trekking on mountain, wonderful, unique and memorable experience. And while you are here in Peru we would like to promise, you are going to have an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us and look forward to meet your expectation Andes Travel Expeditions Company is pleased to share your enthusiasm for lifetime experience. I am pleased to let you know that I am going to be your Guide up there personally I will take you there not to send you there.

Languages

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