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Moderate Technical Mountaineering

Moderate Technical Mountaineering

6354m | Three Peaks Expedition | Peru

⏱ 16 Days 📅 May – September 💰 $19,260 USD 👥 Guide:Client 1:1 or 2:2

Our Most Popular Itinerary — Ishinca, Tocllaraju & Chopicalqui

If you already have some mountaineering experience and want a spicy selection of challenging peaks at altitude then this is the trip for you. This itinerary will afford you ample time to acclimatise with two lightweight, non-technical day walks to altitude, and two exciting preparatory climbs, culminating in the magnificent Chopicalqui at 6354m.

These are three of the most memorable peaks from our experiences in Peru and offer just the right level of challenge to the aspiring alpinist. If you are hungry for some results or keen to get ready for higher altitude climbing, this is your next goal.

We offer a low impact, high client satisfaction trip, with close guide to client contact. These peaks are often guided 1:2 (guide to client ratio), but in our experience safety, satisfaction, personal interaction and flexibility all improve immensely with the dedication of a single guide catering to your individual needs.

Chopicalqui viewed from near Huandoy

Itinerary (16 Days)

1
Meet in Huaraz — Trip briefing, gear check. Dinner and overnight in Huaraz (3090m)
2
Acclimatization — Trip to approx 3,600m. Final gear check. Overnight in Huaraz.
3
Laguna Churup — Acclimatization trip to 4450m. Shuttle to Pitec, views of the SW face of Churup (5493m). Overnight in Huaraz.
4
Ishinca Base Camp — Depart for Pashpa, load burros, trek to Base Camp at 4,350m.
5
Ishinca Moraine Camp — Move up the valley to Moraine Camp (4,800m) at the edge of the glacier.
6
Ishinca Summit (5,530m) — Summit day on easy angled glaciated terrain (PD- or NZ 1+). Return to Base Camp.
7
Rest Day — Contingency/rest day at Base Camp (4350m).
8
Tocllaraju Glacier Camp (5050m) — Climb to glacier camp for an early start on summit day.
9
Tocllaraju Summit (6,032m) — Classic climb via the NW ridge (D or NZ grade 3). Long day: ~8-10 hours summit to Base Camp.
10
Return to Huaraz — Descend Ishinca Valley to Pashpa. Private transfer to Huaraz. Overnight.
11
Rest Day in Huaraz — Eat, shop, rest, spa. Overnight in Huaraz.
12
Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900m) — Transport via Llanganuco Valley, steep climb to moraine camp (~4-5 hours).
13
Camp I Chopicalqui (5,300m) — Easy glacier travel to high camp near the southwest ridge (~3-4 hours).
14
Chopicalqui Summit (6,354m) — Unparalleled views of Huascaran National Park. Graded PD+ or NZ grade 2+. Return to Moraine Camp.
15
Return to Huaraz — Transfer Llanganuco–Huaraz. Celebratory dinner. Overnight in Huaraz.
16
Departure — Mountain Sized Breakfast, debrief and departure.
Sunset Alpenglow on the West Face of Tocllaraju

What's Included

Included

  • Guide fees, Burro and Arriero fees
  • All personal technical equipment
  • All return private transfers
  • Accommodation in Huaraz (6 nights)
  • All meals for the full itinerary
  • Group camping & cooking equipment
  • National Park fees
  • First Aid Kit, Altitude Medicines, InReach Satellite, PLB

Not Included

  • International air fares
  • Hotel in Lima or bus transfers to Huaraz
  • Hotel in Huaraz pre/post itinerary
  • Personal porter fees
  • Early departure / evacuation costs
  • Mountaineering / travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tips or unspecified expenses
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