Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz 3100m – Pashpa 3800m – Base Camp 4350m
After breakfast at the chosen hotel, we will transfer with our private transportation to the town of Pashpa, approximately 1 hour. Here, the muleteer with the mules will be waiting for us to take us to Base Camp, approximately 5 hours (There is a refuge at this location with all the amenities if you wish to use it).
Day 2: Base Camp – Morrena Camp 4900m
After a good breakfast, we continue our ascent along a rocky trail with panoramic views of some snow-capped mountains such as Palcaraju and Ranrapalca. Estimated time to the High Camp is approximately 4 hours, where we will set up our tents and rest to wake up early the next day for the summit. The ascent is done with the help of the porters.
Day 3: Morrena Camp – Summit – Base Camp
We wake up around midnight to continue our ascent to the summit, approximately 7 hours. After taking beautiful photos at the summit, we will descend to the High Camp, and then to Base Camp.
Day 4: Base Camp – Huaraz. Return to Huaraz.
Return to Huaraz to take a well-deserved rest.
Services
INCLUDES
- Transfer from the bus terminal to the chosen Hotel in Huaraz
- Transfer from the Hotel to the terminal in Huaraz (on the last day)
- Private transportation to take and pick up the group to the town of Pashpa
- Official Mountain Guide IFMGA / UIAGM (English, Spanish)
- Mountain Cook
- Mountain Porters for transporting logistical equipment from Base Camp to High Camp
- Full meals in the field (B-L-D)
- Muleteers and pack animals (mules) up to Base Camp
- Entrance to Huascarán National Park
- Two-person tents
- Kitchen tent (up to Base Camp)
- Dining tent (up to Base Camp)
- Tables, chairs (up to Base Camp)
- Bathroom tent (up to Base Camp)
- Kitchenware: plates, spoons, pots, etc.
- Boiled water for bottles (1 liter) every day
- Collective Mountain Equipment: 60m ropes, snow stakes, ice screws
NOT INCLUDED
- Air ticket to Lima and return
- Transfers from the Airport to the Hotel in Lima
- Bus ticket Lima – Huaraz – Lima
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz
- Does not include the first breakfast
- Meals and drinks in the city
- Personal climbing equipment
- Cold weather clothing such as hats, gloves, down jackets
- Emergency transportation in case of accidents
- International Medical Insurance
- Accident and Rescue Insurance
- Personal porters
- Personal tents (can be rented)
- Tips for the staff
NECESSARY GEAR TO BRING
- Canvas bag or backpack: to carry your main gear on mules
- Sun hat
- Cold weather hat (fleece or wool)
- UV protection sunglasses
- 1-liter water bottle
- Sunscreen
- 40 or 50-liter backpack
- Gore-Tex windbreaker jacket
- Gore-Tex windbreaker pants
- Down jacket
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gloves with 1 pair of wool inner gloves
- Socks (2 pairs for climbing)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag -25 degrees
- Sleeping pad
Mountaineering Equipment
- Snow boots
- Crampons (with anti-bot plates)
- Climbing helmet
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Climbing harness
- 1 pair of technical ice axes
Optional
- 1 1-liter thermos
- Trekking poles
- Sandals
