Peru: Expedition Nevado Chopicalqui (6354 m), 11.07.2016. - DAV-Deutscher Alpenverein Sektion Ulm

Individual/private tours in Peru: Expedition Nevado Chopicalqui (6354 m)
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Ascent of Chopicalqui via the classic Southwest unforgetable experience in the Cordillera Blanca


About Chopicalqui Peak: Chopicalqui is the third peak of the Huascarán Massif, also located in the Cordillera Blanca, between the two peaks of Huascarán and Contrahierbas. With an elevation of 6,345 meters, it is the fifth highest mountain in the department (administrative region) of Ancash, and the fourth highest in the Cordillera Blanca. It is a demanding mountain with some technical climbing and this requires previous climbing experience.

Ascent of Chopicalqui (20,847 ft.)/(6354 m) via the classic Southwest Ridge, On the summit of Chopicalqui many consider this to be the best view in the Cordillera Blanca.
Chopicalqui is appropriate for people with significant experience and alpine skills - managing rope and crampons on snow and ice walls and with good safety technique. In some years there can be steep sections of ice climbing that require the use of two ice axes and previous experience in their use is recommended.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m) - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Trekking to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) - Continuing Ascend to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900 m)
Day 2: Moraine Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui High Camp (5350 m)
Day 3: High Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui Summit (6345 m) - Base Camp (4350m)
Day 4: Base Camp Chopicalqui - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Huaraz.

LAST News of Peru expeditions: After a great successes in IshINCA Valley they reach-got the Summit Tocllaraju. Today Successes our groups all at the top: 5 pax - Dates: 08.07. - 12.07.2016 On the top of Nevado Chopicalqui (6354 m) called Pedro Huaman Tour Leader.
The forecast was bad, but today was a perfect day on the top. They starting to go down all safely and happy.
Congratulations to 5 germany team member of DAV-Deutscher Alpenverein Sektion Ulm – Germany.
Thanks to our Mountain Guides - Tour Leaders:
► Pedro Huaman Diaz
Certified professional guide by: IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA
Thanks ASPIRANT GUIDES
Aspirant Guide Qualify as an Aspirant Guide, and gain valuable, practical experience working with a assessed / supervised by guides:IVBV - UIAGM – IFMGA from Peru.
► Francisco Ostos Aspiran Mountain Guide
► Gustavo Laveriano Fernandez Aspiran Mountain Guide

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