TREKKING AT THE HUASCARAN, 6,768 m.a.s.l. - 5 D / 4 N

THE HUASCARÁN (6768 masl) PERU HIGHEST MOUNTAIN.
“Climb the highest tropical mountain of the world!”
Route: Normal or Garganta
Technical difficulty: A.D Climbing passages are up to III, with sections of IV. Slings, wedges etc. may be needed for securing in rocks. Snow and ice slopes are 40°-45°, short passages also 50°. Tours at this level of difficulty are accessible to accompanied people in good physical shape with alpine experience.
Season:
June - September
Maximal temperature:
20°C
Minimal temperature:
- 20°C
Previous acclimation required
DAY 1: HUARAZ - MUSHO - BASE CAMP (3,100 MASL - 4,500 MASL)
Departing Huaraz early, your private transportation will take you north through The Callejón de Huaylas (Huaylas Valley) to Mancos Town. From here a further 11/2 hours on rough tracks takes you to your start point at Musho Village. Your mules will be waiting at Musho to transport the kit to Base Camp (4-5 hours) allowing you to enjoy the superb views of the Cordillera Negra (Black Range). Overnight and dinner at campsite.

LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 2: BASE CAMP - CAMP I (4,500 - 5,500 MASL)
After breakfast start of the ascent towards the camp I. It is beautiful walk on the big rock platforms of the Huascarán. Arrival to Camp I after 5 to 6 hours. Overnight and dinner at the first snow camp.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 3: CAMP I - CAMP II (5,500 - 6,100 MASL)
An early start leads up snow slopes to your first obstacle, an ice crack. There follows a glacial walk to Camp II (Garganta or Throat Camp).

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 4: CAMP II - SUMMIT - CAMP I OR BASE CAMP
The final push to the summit begins at 01:00 or 02:00 hours. It can be cold start down -20°C, if there is a strong wind. Once at the summit (after 6 - 7 hours) you are rewarded with unparalleled views of the White Range, knowing that you have the descent to either Camp I or Base Camp will cap off the adventure of a life time. Overnight and dinner at campsite. BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 5: CAMP II OR BASE CAMP - MUSHO - HUARAZ
After breakfast, start the descent towards Musho Village where the transportation waits to take you back to Huaraz city. In arrival (4 - 6 PM), transfer to your lodging.
One more day might be needed in case of bad weather or to rest. In that case there is an additional price for extra day.
Tour includes:
Private transfer and transportation Huaraz - Musho - Huaraz
UIAGM mountaineering certified guide every 2 people
1 cook - porter (extra cook - porter for more than 6 people)
Mules and Muleteers for and from Base Camp
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Group gear: 4 season tent, stove and tableware.
Security gear: rope, harness, binners, ice scrolls, stakes and helmet.
Entrance to the Huascarán National Park
First Aid Kit
Peruvian Tax
Do not include:
Personal clothes: Warm clothe, waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, waterproof gloves, hat.
Personal gear: Backpack, headlamp, sunglasses, axe, crampons, harness, snow boots, leggings, sleeping bag, mattress. (Personal clothes and gear are obligatory).
Tables and chairs
Dinning and toilet tent
Transportation Lima - Huaraz - Lima
Lodging in Huaraz
Meals in Huaraz
Tips and extras
Oxygen tanks
Porter for personal gear
Hyperbaric chamber (ask for availability): US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide)
It’s also possible to rent backpack, waterproof jacket and pants, headlamp, sunglasses, axe, harness, snow boots, leggings, sleeping bag, mattress, down jacket for an additional price.
Note: For Huascarán is not possible to take dinning and toilet tent, chairs and table for snow camps. It is just possible for the base camp. The most important thing is to reduce weight for the porters. After the base camp, it is impossible the used of mules, only porters available. It is recommended to take extra porters to carry the personal gear to the snow camps.

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