ITINERARY

Day 1. Huaraz – Cashapampa (2,900m) – Llamacorral Camp (3760m)

We depart from Huaraz to Cashapampa (about 3 hours), where our donkey driver loads our gear, and we begin the 5-hour trek through the Santa Cruz Valley to Llamacorral Base Camp.

Day 2. Llamacorral – Base Camp (4300m)

We continue ascending to Alpamayo Base Camp at 4350m, with a 5-hour walk.

Day 3. Base Camp – Moraine Camp (4900m)

We follow a zigzag trail to the moraine camp, taking about 3 hours. Porters will carry the climbing materials.

Day 4. Moraine Camp – High Camp (5300m)

After breakfast we begin our ascent to the High Camp. At this stage we have to use our mountain equipment such as rope, crampons, ice axes, etc. the ascent typically takes approximately 6 hours.

Day 5. High Camp – Summit – High Camp

We begin our early ascent to the summit to catch the sunrise and enjoy views of surrounding mountains, climbing a wall of approximately 420 meters. The descent involves several rappels. The entire climb takes between 9 to 12 hours.

(Optional: we can go down to the Base Camp).

Day 6. High Camp – Base Camp.

It is a quiet day. We descend the same route of ascension to the Base Camp, which takes 5 hours walking approximately.

Day 7. Base Camp – Cashapampa – Huaraz.

We begin our return journey through the Santa Cruz Valley to Cashapampa, a trek that takes about 7 hours. Once there, our private transport will take us back to Huaraz, approximately a 3-hour drive.

WHAT´S INCLUDED?

Included

• Briefing
• IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
• Cook
• Porters
• Donkey driver
• Donkeys
• Personal tent
• Tents: Kitchen tent and dining tent
• Utensils, fuel and kitchen equipment
• Food during the expedition
• Private transport for all staff and members
• Collective technical equipment
• Basic First Aid kit
• Huascaran National Park entrance fee
• Farewell lunch or dinner

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Excluded

• Airfare to and from Lima
• Transfer Lima - Huaraz - Lima
• Hotels
• Laundry
• Food and drinks in the city
• High altitude travel/Health/accidents Insurance
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing
• Other tours

REQUERIMENTS

Fitness and Acclimatization:

• It is essential to be in excellent health, good physical condition, and properly acclimatized to the altitude.

Insurance:

• Having suitable insurance is crucial for high altitude activities. Please ensure your policy has the appropriate level of coverage.

WHAT TO WEAR AND PACK

Clothing List

• Wool/blend socks
• Underwear
• Base layer: top and bottom
• Softshell climbing pants
• Outer pants: waterproof and preferably with side zips on legs (Gore-Tex)
• T-shirt: synthetic or wool
• Mid-weight top: synthetic or wool
• Softshell jacket: this should be a windproof nylon/synthetic blend jacket
• Outer jacket: waterproof with a hood (Gore-Tex)
• Insulated jacket: synthetic or down
• Gaiters – must fit over mountain boots
• Mountaineering gloves – lightweight
• Mountaineering gloves – medium to heavyweight
• Warm Hat: that covers your ears and fits under a helmet
• Sunhat: to protect your face and neck
• Buff

Equipment List

• Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 6000m.
• Approach/trekking shoes
• 60-75 L backpack
• Duffel bag with lock
• Trekking backpack
• Harness with adjustable leg loops
• Helmet
• Ice axes
• Technical ice tools
• Crampons
• Belay device
• Carabiners: 3 locking and 4 or more regular
• 5m x 7mm prussik cord
• 120cm sewn slings: 2
• 22cm ice screw – 3
• 100% UV protection Sunglasses
• Sun cream: SPF 50 or above
• Lip balm with UV protection
• Headlamp with fresh and spare batteries
• Water bottle
• Personal first aid kit: (Band-Aid’s, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc.)
• Camera
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag: lightweight and rated to approximately -10ºC
• Sleeping pad: Thermarest
• Toiletry bag: include toilet paper, hand sanitizer and small towel
• Stuff sacks
• Personal solar charging system