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Peru - Cordillera Blanca
- High Adventure in the Andes!
"I had a fantastic time, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I look back at my photos and I still can't quite believe that I actually climbed a mountain or two!" Jenny H
Arrives Lima: 13th August 2010
Departs Lima: 28th August 2010
Here's your chance to bag two high altitude summits
within Peru's fantastic Cordillera Blanca.
As you step from the bus in Huaraz, two things will occur to you. Firstly,
there's a noticeable deficiency of oxygen in the air; secondly that
there are some corking good mountains here - the place is covered in
them! Big white peaks with the beautiful blues skies contrasting with
them. And, just because they're big doesn't mean that the likes of the
novice (with the right preparation) can't climb them! There are some
big peaks out there - totally do-able, and just waiting to be climbed
by you!
Outline
Itinerary
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Day
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Activity
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1
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Arrive
in Lima.
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2
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Bus
to Huaraz.
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3
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Acclimatisation
day 1 - visit the pre-Inca ruins at Chavin followed by a short
walk.
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4
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Acclimatisation
day 2 - take a collectivo to one of the local mountain villages
- Llupa - and walk from there up to the beautiful blue and azure
waters of Laguna Chirup.
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5
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Short
Acclimatisation trek - day 1. Wild camp on a high pass at 4250m
above sea level.
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6
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Short
Acclimatisation trek - day 2 - return to Huaraz.
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7
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Free
day in Huaraz. You may chose to go canyoning, horse trekking,
mountain biking - or just chill out and relax in this very endearing
mountain town.
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8
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Head
out to the Quebrada Ishinca - about a five hour walk up to base
camp. Set up camp and relax.
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9
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Skills
training - crevasse rescue drills.
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10
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Summit
Urus at 5450m.
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11
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Head
up to Ishinca high camp at 5000m.
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12
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Summit
Ishinca, 5495m and return back to base camp and then to the road
head for the drive back to Huaraz.
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13
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Free
day in Huaraz - one last chance to buy in some souvenirs.
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14
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Bus
back to Lima.
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15
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Sightseeing
in Lima before you take your flight home.
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Timing
This is an August expedition with a view to getting the best of Peruvian
dry weather. Visibility should be good, and the chance of rain low. However,
bring waterproofs as advised in the packing list, and warm clothes for
the higher altitudes.
Equipment
The kit list specifically required for this expedition will be posted to you in our client's expedition handbook. Largely speaking little is required of you - a good pair of walking boots that are B1 crampon compatible, a pair of walking poles and a 3 season sleeping bag may be the only things you need to buy prior to departure.We can provide all the technical kit such as crampons, walking axe and a mountain tent if you should like borrow it.
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Level of Fitness for the Treks
You need to be fit to do this expedition. You need to have a high level
of stamina and the ability to carry on even when you are tired. Exercise
regularly each week to develop your cardiovascular system and stamina.
The distances we walk aren't so great, but climbing a 1000+ m at altitude
really takes its toll! At weekends, go and explore some countryside, maybe
take a pack and do some camping. As a rule of thumb, if you can comfortably
walk 15 miles in a day then you should be fine on this trip.
Join us on a free walking weekend and have your fitness assessed for this trip.
Roughing it
All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. The accommodation we
use is comfortable but by no means ostentatious: it is selected not only
for high standards of hygiene and comfort but also on the basis that it
is a friendly and relaxing place to be.
Price (excluding flights) : UK £1390
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Maximum
number of places on this trip
The number of places available on this trip are limited
to a maximum of nine (9) people.
Price is inclusive as far as possible
The price includes practically everything. It will include all accommodation, park
permits, guides and group porters. It will not cover your meals when not
on trek, such as when you are in Huaraz, nor will it cover any individual
sightseeing, or free time activities. Other items not included: tips,
travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess baggage, and
items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry. We would
recommend budgeting for another $15 US per day to cover meals not provided
and snacks etc.
Price includes
- Western mountain leader
- Local mountain guide
- Expedition cook (for the climbing phase)
- All accommodation
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek with donkies carrying tentage and cooking utensils
- Lost luggage protection with i-Trak
Flights
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Booking
When you apply for more information about this trip, we will send you
details of our booking conditions. Please also note the points below:
- This expedition is
limited to a maximum of 9 people.
- A deposit of £200 secures your place on this expedition.
To
book this trip, or for further information, e-mail us at will@will4adventure.com,
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