Alluring 6-day Huascaran mountain climbing

06 Days / 05 Nights

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.

Itinerary:  

Day 1: Huaraz – Musho – Trekking to Huascaran Base Camp (4100 m.)

Early in the morning after to breakfast in our hotel, we’ll be transfered to the town of Musho around 8am after picking up fresh supplies. From Musho we will go-up for about 4 hours aprox until base camp.

We will load the donkeys and hike to the base camp of Huascaran.

Day 2: Base Camp – Ascend to Huascaran High Camp (4800 m.)

In order to stablish ourselves on the mountain , with sufficient food to last for the duration of the ascent, we will carry light loads to camp 1.

This will be an essential day to improve and extend out acclimatization for altitudes that we will not have encountered, so far, on the expedition.

A short rock scramble behind base camp leads into an expanse of open rock slabs. These slabs provide a fascinating walk, which leads across the front of the mountain to a place where access to the glacier can be gained more easily.

Day 3: High Camp – Ascend to Huascaran Camp 2 (5950 m.)

Today we will climb the Garganta Icefall to the col between Huascaran North and South summits. This will be cross of the climb. The snow and ice on this part of the climb varies greatly from year to year but the guides will already know what to expect.

From here, we will have a clear view of the remaining route to the summit.

Day 4: Camp 2 – Ascend to Huascaran Summit (6768 m.) – Descend to Camp 1 or Moraine Camp

Summit day !!! Again you’ll start early, leaving camp around 2am for the summit ascent, arriving back at camp around 2pm. After a break and some warm food, we’ll continue the descent to camp one.

Day 5: Camp 1 – Descend to Base Camp (4100 m.)

Descend from camp 1 to base camp. Hiking time 3 to 4 hours.

Day 6: Base Camp – Descend to Musho – Transfer to Huaraz

From base camp, we will descend to Musho to be met by the transport.

Return to Huaraz and end of services.

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What’s included:

Transportation by vehicle to start and from the end of the trek to your city of departure.
Two-man tents including sleeping pads.
Kitchen crew and commissary gear with all meals included.
Bilingual guide on the trek, who will handle the first aid kit.

Not included:

Alcoholic beverages.
Extras.
Tips or taxes.
Sleeping bags, hiking boots and other personal gear.
Insurance and airline tickets (where applicable).
Hotel in Huaraz.

Important information:

What to bring?

Backpack with rain shelter.
Sleeping bag.
Clothing for warm and cold climates like a waterproof jacket.
Rain pants and lightweight pants.
Trekking shoes.
Slippers or sandals (for showers).
Woollen or synthetic socks and a sweater.
Long- and short-sleeved polo/T-Shirts.
Rain poncho and a hat.
Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
Flashlight and batteries.
Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
Since the weather can be very cold and moist, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change