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Why take this trip:

Alpamayo wasn’t mapped until the 1940’s due to being the most remote peak of the range. It is not the difficulty that has attracted climbers from around the globe but its the magnificent setting amongst the everlasting snow caps of the Cordillera Blanca in the Peruvian Andes.

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Who is this for:

This climb is for the adventurous climber with experience on snow and ice up to French grade AD+. Alpamayo has many routes to the summit, with the most commonly used being the French Direct (D+). Our very own chief, Omar Samra, climbed Alpamayo through this route and has vouched for the immense beauty of the mountain.

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What’s next:

Climbing Alpamayo will prepare you for serious mountain objectives all around the world, as well as any of the expeditions we offer at Wild Guanabana.

Private pick-up at the Lima Airport. Transfer to hotel in Lima, night in hotel.
Bus service to Huaraz, departing 9am arriving 6pm.
Orientation meeting. 1⁄2 day acclimatization Puka Ventana. Return to Huaraz.
Full day acclimatization – Laguna Churup or similar. Return to Huaraz, night in hotel.
Full day acclimatization climb, Huarapasca or Mateo. Return to Huaraz.
Begin expedition. Transfer to Cashapampa, hike into Llamacorral
Continue hiking into Alpamayo, camp in basecamp
Move to Alpamayo moraine camp
Move to Alpamayo high camp
Summit day Alpamayo
Rest Day, and reserve in case of bad weather
Summit Quitaraju
Descend to Basecamp
Hike to Cashapampa, return to Huaraz. Night in hotel.
Return to Lima on day bus, overnight flight out
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Terrain

We will encounter rocky terrain, glacier morain, and some snow travel on the hike in to base camp. From base camp, the terrain will get significantly trickier until our morain camp before the summit push.

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Weather

We will have generally dry and cold weather, and due to the proximity of the mountain to the equator there will be little moisture in the air than in other settings around the world. Temperatures can vary between 20 to -20 Deg and the weather can turn sour in a very short span of time. Prepare accordingly.

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Food

Peruvian cuisine is some of the most delicious in the world and is a major attraction during this expedition. During the hike in, we will be eating simple but nutritious food that will provide us with more than enough energy to complete each day’s plan.

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Accomodation

Our time in the city will be spent in comfortable hotels with hot meals and amenities.

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Overall Difficulty

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Technical Skills

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Days

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Fitness level

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Altitude

Technical Skills

No experiences is needed: Anyone can join this trip.
Minimal experience: You should probably have some hiking experience to join this trip. It is advisable to have gone on a hike for at least 2 days prior to joining this trip.
Moderate experience: You should have some climbing experience to join this trip. It is advisable to have been on at least a 4-day climb before joining this trip.
Technical experience: You should have technical climbing experience before joining this trip. It is recommended that you have experience with crampons, skis, ropes and belays.
Advanced technical experience: You should have technical climbing experience to join this trip. Depending on the climb, you will need a specific set of skills.

fitness level

Occasional workout, no fixed routine.
Workout routine with at least 2-3 workouts a week, overall in good shape. Trekking days on this trip are around 3-4 hours long each day with little elevation.
Workout routine with at least 4-5 workouts a week, overall in great shape. Trekking days on this trip are around 4-5 hours long each day with moderate elevation.
Workout routine with at least 5 workouts a week. Trekking days on this trip are around 5-7 hours long each day with high elevation.
Specified workout routine with at least 5 workouts a week as well as technical training. Trekking days on this trip are 8 hours long each day with extreme elevation.

Altitude

1,500m - 2,999m
3,000m - 4,499m
4,500m - 5,999m
6,000m - 7,499m
7,500m - 8,999m

Climbing Days

0 - 4 Days
5 - 9 Days
10 - 12 Days
13 - 15 Days
16+ Days

PRICE

$4,400

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PRICE INCLUDES

    • All Transfers mentioned
    • Hotel in Lima, 1 night (Senorial), single rooms
    • Hotel in Huaraz, 5 nights (Olazas), single rooms
    • Guide, Equipment & Food for three days of acclimatization hikes (rock climbing, hiking, summit climb)
    • Professional English speaking mountain guides for Alpamayo expedition (2:1 climber to guide ratio)
    • Expedition Cook throughout the expedition
    • 3 well prepared meals a day plus snacks during the expedition
    • Eating tent with table and chairs to/from basecamp
    • All cooking & eating utensils and other kitchen equipment
    • Sleeping tents, sleeping mats
    • Donkeys to carry the load to/from basecamp.
    • Porters to help carry gear between basecamp and moraine camp (participant will carry their own personal equipment)
    • All park and community entry fees
    • Expedition First Aid kit, stocked
    • Satellite Telephone or In Reach communicator
    • Banquet dinner at the end of trip

PRICE EXCLUDES

    • International travel to/from Peru
    • All meals in town not mentioned above
    • Personal clothing & gear including sleeping bag and sleeping mat, trekking poles, etc
    • Personal climbing equipment (plastic boots, harness, crampons, helmet, axes)
    • Any costs associated with evacuations or unscheduled departures from the field
    • Unscheduled nights in hotel
    • Travel and personal medical insurance