Backcountry Skiing

Peru

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Backcountry Skiing in the Cordillera Blanca

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I invite you to reach the summits of Vallunaraju and Pisco and enjoy their most amazing ski descents. They are two beautiful peaks of the Peruvian Andes, in Cordillera Blanca.

**Vallunaraju and Pisco** are two very popular mountains from the area. **Vallunaraju (5,686 meters)** is located in the Huaraz province and **Pisco (5,752 meters)** in Yungay, Ancash region.

The Vallunaraju summit is open to every type of skier. Its access is not difficult and it is perfect for acclimatization and beginners. In addition, it is a very good spot to practice different mountain activities such as ice climbing. As for Pisco, its ascent is not difficult either. This peak is known as the balcony of the Cordillera Blanca since you can enjoy the most astonishing panoramic views from its summit.

Although these are not challenging ascents, it is important to have **a good physical condition** to join this trip.

**Discover the Vallunaraju and Pisco mountains and make turns on their great slopes. Send your request and book this trip. I will be glad to guide you there.**

We’ll pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

Lima

We’ll drive during 8 hours from Lima to Huaraz (3,100 m). During the trip, you will contemplate the beautiful sight of the Cordillera Blanca.

Huaraz

We’ll drive to the Santa Cruz pass and walk through the Cordillera Negra to the Wilcacocha lake (3,745 meters).

Wilcacocha Lake

We’ll go from Huaraz to Pitec (3,885 meters) and walk during 3 hours to the Churup lake (4,450 meters) inside the Huascaran National Park.

Churup Lake

We’ll drive from Huaraz during approximately 2 hours until the Llaca gorge. Then we’ll hike to the Morrena Camp (4,945 meters).

Morrena Camp Vallunaraju

We’ll start the ascent early in the morning. After we reach a glacier, we’ll put our skis on. We’ll do a moderate ascent to the summit. Then we’ll return to Huaraz.

Vallunaraju Summit

Rest day

We’ll drive from Huaraz to Llamacoral. From this point, we’ll walk during 3 hours to the Base Camp (4,665 meters).

Pisco Base Camp

We’ll reach the summit of Pisco (5,752 meters). We’ll use our skis during part of the way. From the top, you’ll see the incredible landscape of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. Then we’ll ski down to the Perú Refuge (4,665 meters).

Pisco Summit

Preparation day

End of the trip

Ski on the beautiful Cordillera Blanca, across the slopes of Vallunaraju and Pisco. A 12-day ski tour led by Miguel, a local IFMGA mountain guide.

12-day ski touring in Vallunaraju and Pisco, Peru. 12-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

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12-day ski touring in Vallunaraju and Pisco, Peru

Spend 13 wonderful ski touring days in the **Ishinca and Tocllaraju peaks** from the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

Ishinca and Tocllaraju are two mountains that belong to the **Cordillera Blanca** in the Peruvian Andes. With **6,034 meters** above sea level, Tocllaraju is one of the highest peaks in the country. It is also a very popular ascent for mountaineers around the globe. Ishinca has a height of **5,530 meters** and it is located in the Ishinca Valley, one of the most popular valleys of the area and an excellent starting point for different adventures.

On this tour, we’ll reach the summits of both mountains. We’ll use the Ishinca Refuge and the Morrena Camp as bases for our ascents. Also, during the trip, you will have the opportunity to visit the Wilcacocha and the Churup lakes, among other wonderful spots. **Please take a look at the itinerary below for more information.**

To take part of this trip, it is mandatory to have **prior mountaineering experience** and **a very good physical condition**.

**So come and challenge yourself with this amazing ski touring across Ishinca and  Tocllaraju. I will be happy to safely guide you through this fantastic area!**

We’ll go from Lima to Huaraz (3,100 meters) by bus in an 8-hour drive. You will see the astonishing landscape of the Cordillera Blanca on the way.

We’ll drive south to the Santa Cruz pass and walk through the Cordillera Negra to the Wilcacocha lake (3,745 meters).

Cordillera Negra - Wilcacocha lake

We’ll drive to Pashpa (3,600 meters) and start our hike to the Ishinca Hut (4,350 meters). We’ll contemplate the beautiful surrounding peaks during the hike.

Ishinca Refuge

We’ll go from the refuge to the Ishinca North Glacier, from where we’ll continue with our skis on. Then we’ll reach the Ishinca summit (5,530 meters) and see the incredible landscapes from the top. We’ll return to the refuge through the southwest glacier under the Ranrapalca mountain.

Ishinca Summit

We’ll start the hike from the hut until we reach the Camp 1 (5,000 meters) to the Tocllaraju.

Morrena Camp Tocllaraju

We’ll reach the Tocllaraju summit (6,034 meters). We’ll do part of our hike with our skis on. Finally, we’ll return to the Camp and then to the refuge.

Tocllaraju Summit

Extra day

We’ll return to Pashpa and then drive to Huaraz.

Pashpa - Huaraz

Lima and departure

Follow Miguel, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 13-day ski touring across Ishinca and Tocllaraju peaks from the Cordillera Blanca in the Peruvian Andes.

13-day ski touring in Ishinca and Tocllaraju, Cordillera Blanca. 13-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3SptQ1tys6WeUZSMnpWTncyWEQ0b2wtM05pclZ2SDVEU2tv

13-day ski touring in Ishinca and Tocllaraju, Cordillera Blanca

At 6188 m, **Qupa** (also known as Copa) is among the highest mountains in the **Cordillera Blanca**, at the heart of the **Peruvian** **Andes**.

The Cordillera Blanca is located in the **Ancash Region**, in the North of **Peru** and it’s the highest tropical mountain range in the world. It has sixteen peaks over 6,000 meters. Most of them belong to the protected area of **Huascaran National Park.**

This is a **unique ski touring expedition in Peru**. Our main objective during this trip will be to reach the summit of Qupa and ski from there. It is a strong sport challenge.

I love this area because it’s the **biggest Andean forest**. In fact, it is an excellent area for **bird watching**.

We’ll start our trip in the city of **Huaraz**. Then we’ll drive to **base camps of Pisco and Qupa**, crossing very nice and small Peruvian villages. It is still a traditional area. Actually, the North of Peru is more authentic than the South, which is more massively touristic.

**Please contact me if you want to be a part of this 9-day adventure. You can find the complete program below for further details. I’m sure we’ll have an amazing time surrounded by stunning landscapes.**

2-day hiking.

Accomodation in an hotel in **Huaraz.**

Acclimatization in Huaraz area.

The first day we get to the base.

The second day with the moraine.

The third we climb the summit and descend.

Option: it is possible to do it in 2 days. It is tiring but I prefer this option. We can ask the help of porters.

Anyway, it is a very nice ski experience.

Pisco.

This is the goal of our week trip.

The first day we get to the base camp.

The second day we get to the high camp.

The third day we climb the summit and descend to the base camp.

The fourth day we finish the expedition.

Qupa (Copa).

9-day ski touring expedition in Qupa, a mountain at 6188 m in the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru, together with an IFMGA Mountain Guide.

Ski touring in Qupa, Cordillera Blanca. 9-day trip. UIAGM guide

Ski touring in Qupa, Cordillera Blanca

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