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PISCO (5,752 M.) CHOPICALQUI (6,354 M.)
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GALERY PHOTO
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Pisco and Chopicalqui offer a great combined climbing objective. Pisco Oeste, situated in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, is an excellent choice as a preparatory climb for Chopicalqui. The 18,867 foot high summit is high enough to elicit a good acclimatization response from our bodies, the ascent of this beautiful peak also offers a chance to be sure we are prepared for Chopicalqui.
At 20,817 feet, Chopicalqui is a higher summit and technically much more demanding. On Chopicalqui we will place two camps above Base Camp. On our summit day we will climb a spectacular snow and ice ridge with snow and ice up to 60°.
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Departure Everyday |
Price per person |
On request |
RESERVATION |
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| ITINERARY |
Day 1 - |
We leave from Lima to Huaraz at 5am. After 3 hours we stop for eat breakfast on the way. After an 9-10 hour bay private bus ride from Lima, we arrive in the town of Huaraz, the bustling economic center of the Cordillera Blanca. We spend the next nights in the nice and clean Hostel. The accommodations is comfortable. Near the hotel there is a nicer restaurant, near of the central City and Andean Markets.
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Day 2 - |
Laguna Churup day hike. In order to begin our acclimatization and to give ourselves a bit of a rest from traveling we take a short day hike to Laguna Churup. This azure colored glacial fed lake nestled under 18,017 foot Nevado Churup, is not far from Huaraz. At about 14,600' in elevation, Laguna Churup is an excellent destination to help us begin the process of adapting our bodies to the demands of high altitude climbing. |
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Day 3 - |
After Breakfast taking care of last minute preparations we will drive 3 hours to Cebolla Pampa, Start our hiking 04 hours still our BC. This base camp elevation is about (4400 m.) |
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Day 4 - |
Our summit climb of Pisco follows the occasionally narrow West Ridge. Snow and a little ice lead directly to the top. Pisco is well known for its incredible views. This is largely because of the proximity of the neighboring peaks Huandoy and Chacraraju. We return to Base Camp. |
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we will hike out to the road, again with our gear on burros. We continue up the road for a very short way before heading off for the short walk to Chopicalqui Base Camp. |
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Day 6 - |
Leaving Base Camp we ascend moraine, arriving at Moraine Camp on ledges near the edge of the glacier. |
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Day 7 - |
We gain the glacier a short way above camp and climb about 1500 feet to our High Camp just below a high col between Chopicalqui and Huascarán. |
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Day 8 - |
On summit day we climb steeply above the col and follow the long summit ridge to the top. The climbing involves occasional belayed climbing on ice and snow up to 60°. Every year this route is a bit different. Occasionally some very steep climbing is required just below the summit. After our climb we'll descend either back to High Camp, or perhaps down to Moraine Camp. |
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Day 9 - |
We continue our descent, meating our van at the trailhead and return to Huaraz.
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Day 10 - |
Shopping day in Huaraz |
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Day 11 - |
Back to Lima |
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PRICE INCLUDES |
- Scheduled hotel nights
- Food while on the mountain
- Park Fees
- Group climbing and cooking gear
- Scheduled restaurant meals
- Porters
- Ground transportation to the mountains and while in the Cordillera Blanca
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PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE |
- Airfare
- Personal equipment
- Staff/guide gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Trip Insurance
- Items of a personal nature; phone calls, laundry, room service and so forth
- Hotels in Lima and transfer to airport for return flight home
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LOWER BODY |
- 4 Pair of liner socks Polypropylene or Capilene
- 3 Pair heavy wool/synthetic socks Check boot fit with liner and wool socks on
- 2 Pair long underwear Polypropylene or Capilene (1 pr. lightweight and 1 pr. med. or expedition wt.)
- 1 Pair soft shell pants (e.g. Mammut Champ pants, Patagonia Guide pants or Outdoor Research Granite pants) Schoeller fabrics
- Shell pants Waterproof/breathable with full side zips, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best
- 1 Trekking/camp pants
- Light hiking boots or trail shoes Optional for the hike to base camp and use at camp. (e.g. Montrail)
- Sandals for hanging around in camp (optional)
- Down booties Optional (e.g. Montrail)
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SLEEPING GEAR |
- Sleeping bag Down or Synthetic Rated 0&Mac176; to +15º F
- Compression stuff sack for your sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad Full length closed cell foam (mandatory) and/or Crazy Creek Chair
- Thermarest pad Full Length (bring repair kit)
Backpack
- Internal frame pack 5000 cubic inch capacity, avoid unnecessary options that add weight. This pack should climb well.
- Pack cover Optional
- Summit/Day pack 1500-2000 cubic inch (e.g. Lowe Neutrino or Black Diamond Speed 30)
- Duffel Bag (7,500+ cu. in.) for gear
- Duffel Bag small for leaving extra gear at the hotel
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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT |
- Glacier glasses 100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case (e.g. Julbo or Cebe)**
- Ski goggles with UV protection (Optional)
- Personal first aid kit Basics: moleskin/blister kit, Band-Aids, first-aid tape, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc. Check out OR
- Lip balm At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck
- Sunscreen At least SPF 40
- Insect repellant Small bottle, from mid-July on
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Myo3 or Black Diamond Gemini)
- 3-4 Water bottles 1 liter wide-mouth Nalgene, 1 is a pee bottle
- 1 Water bottle insulator
- Mug Plastic w/snap-on lid, 16 oz. or larger
- Small Thermos
- Bowl and spoon Plastic, small Tupperware works well. Lexan spoons are best
- Pocket knife Small Swiss-Army type
- Water purification Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals
- Toiletry kit Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag
- Large plastic bags 2-3, for keeping miscellaneous gear dry
- Nylon stuff sacks For food and gear storage, waterproof optional (OR has a good selection); large Ziplocs are useful also
- Disposable lighters Two, work better than matches for lighting stoves
- Bandanas One or two
- Snacks and/or munchies Bring your favorite “trail foods” or desserts, pack in Ziplocs. Avoid bringing more than you will need
- Camera Optional; large SLR types are not recommended
- Small padlock for duffel bag
- Ear plugs
- Paperback books, cards, Walkman etc.
- Handiwipes
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