Climbing Huascaran
Mt. Huascaran is the sixth highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Huascaran has it’s own national park. This region of Peru attracts lots of people to trek and climb in this magnificent mountain region. Huascarán is normally climbed on the western side via a high camp in the col that separates the summits, known as La Garganta. After following our acclimatization schedule to climb Mt. Pisco we will move towards Huascaran. The main challenges Climbing Huascaran in Peru will be the extreme altitude and large crevasses that often block the route to the summit.
Daily Distances
Day 1
Fly to Lima Peru. You can be picked up from the airport and drive to Huaraz at 3,052m/ 10,013 feet. We will do private transfer for groups arriving in Lima.
Day 2
Fly Today will be an acclimatization day near Huaraz and we will aim to get up to 3,500m/ 11,500 feet and then back to Huaraz where you can pick up some last minute items for the journey ahead.
Day 3
From Huaraz
Day 4
Huaraz – drive to Cashapampa and trek to Llamacorral (3760m/12332ft)
Day 5
Llamacorral – trek to Taullipampa (4250m/13940ft)
Day 6
Taullipampa – rest day or visit Arhuaycocha Lake, view of the Alpamayo
Day 7
Taullipampa – trek to Punta Union (4750m/15580ft) – Cachinapampa
Day 8
Cachinapampa – driver to Portachuelo pass (4770m/15645ft) – Yuraccorral
Day 9
Trekking from Yuraccorral to Base Camp – Moraine Camp Pisco (4850m/15908ft)
Day 10
Climbing Nevado Pisco 5750m and back to Base Camp (4500m/14760ft)
Day 11
Back to Huaraz, Overnight in the Hotel
Day 12
Huaraz – rest day and preparation for Huascaran
Day 13
Huaraz – Drive to Musho – hike to Huascaran Base Camp
Day 14
Base Camp – Moraine Camp – climb up to the Camp 1 (5300m/17384ft)
Day 15
Camp 1 – climb up to the Camp 2 (6000m/19680ft)
Day 16
Rest Day – In Case the weather is bad
Day 17
Camp 2 – climb up Huascaran summit (6768m/22199ft) – Camp 2
Day 18
Camp 2 – open down to the Base Camp
Day 19
Base Camp – Musho – return to Huaraz
Day 20
Huaraz – Celebration with the group day our end expedition
Day 21
Early flight to Lima and flight back at Home
What people said about Climbing Huascaran in Peru
Shana Torres
Huascaran 2012
While climbing Island peak with Ian in 2011. I found my passion for mountaineering. I was well prepared for Island peak and wanted to keep that momentum going I wanted to climb higher and wanted to climb in South America. I was not interested by Aconcagua but Huascaran had world class scenery, amazing trekking and climbing two peaks above 18,000 feet was very appealing. Ian had amazing support and great guides who made the trip a success and very special. Once again the acclimatization program made all the difference.
Shelly smith
Huascaran 2012
I have trekked and climbed for 10 years and been on many treks and mountaineering trips over the years. Ian Taylor Trekking was the best service I have witnessed. The guides, service, advise and professional approach the trip was second to none. The personal touch was greatly appreciated. The extra acclimatization was needed.
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