ITINERARY

Day 1. Huaraz – Vicos Village – Base Camp (4700m)

We drive for about an hour to Vicos Village, where we meet the Arriero, load our gear onto mules, and begin the 5 to 6-hour trek to Base Camp.

Day 2. Base Camp – High Camp (5300m)

After breakfast, we begin ascending a rocky path with panoramic views of Lejiacocha Lake. The 5-hour trek to High Camp includes porter assistance, where we set up tents and rest for the next day.

Day 3. High Camp – Summit – Base Camp

We start around midnight, aiming to reach the summit after approximately 7 hours. After capturing summit photos, we descend to High Camp and then return to Base Camp.

Day 4. Base Camp – Huaraz.

We start our way back to Vicos then to Huaraz

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

Basic mountaineering skills are essential.

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