miércoles, 20 de febrero de 2008

TREKKING AT PISCO PEAK, 5,752 m.a.s.l. - 4 D / 3 N



It is a good mountain for acclimation. From its summit there is one of the best views of the White Range: The Chacraraju (6112 m.), The Artensonraju (6025 m.), The Huandoy (6356 m.), The Chopicalqui (6354 m.) and The Huascarán (6768 m.). Optional ascent to Lake 69.
Route: Southwest ridge
Technical difficulty: P.D. = Climbing passages are typically rated II, and there may also be sections of III. Securing techniques required. Glaciers are cracked and snow slopes are typically up to 35°-40°, rarely steeper. Crampons and ice axe needed. Tours at this level of difficulty are usually still accessible to accompanied people in good physical shape without much alpine experience
Season:
June - September
Maximal temperature:
20°C
Minimal temperature:
- 10°C
Tour description:
DAY 1: HUARAZ - CEBOLLAPAMPA (3100 - 4000 masl)
Departing Huaraz early, your private transportation will take you north through The Callejón de Huaylas (Huaylas Valley) to Yungay Town. From here a further 1 1/2 hours on rough tracks takes you to your start point at Cebollapampa, where the camp will be based. This day for acclimation, it is possible to walk to the beautiful Lake 69. Overnight and dinner at campsite. LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 2: CEBOLLAPAMPA - BASE CAMP (4000 - 4665 masl)
Early the load is carried on mules and after breakfast it starts the ascent to the base camp (4 - 5 hours) allowing you to enjoy the landscape. Overnight and dinner at campsite.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 3: BASE CAMP - SUMMIT BASE - CAMP (4665 - 5752 masl)
At 1:00 am, after a fast breakfast, it starts the ascent to the glacier passing first trough the moraine camp. Walking in the glacier there are beautiful views of the perfect pyramid Artesonraju (6025 masl). After 6 to 8 hours you arrive to the summit where you have the unparalleled views of very steep peaks of the White Range such us Chacraraju (6112 masl) and Huandoys (6356 masl). Some minutes in the summit to rest and take pictures, and then return to the base Camp (4 - 6 hours), where a big dinner is waiting for you. The route is very simple; there is only one wall of 45°.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED.
DAY 4: BASE CAMP - CEBOLLAPAMPA - HUARAZ
After a succulent breakfast, start the descent towards Cebollapampa, where the transportation waits to take you back to Huaraz city. Arrival approximately at 4 or 5 PM to Huaraz and transfer to your hotel.
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