Mountaineering Course Nevado Yanapaccha 4 Days with Local Guides
4 Days / 3 Nights – Mountaineering Course on Nevado Yanapaccha Max. Altitude: 5,686 m / 18,654 ft Route: Mountaineering Course – Nevado Yanapaccha Availability: March - October Difficulty: Moderate Ratio: 3 climbers per guide Overview: Nevado Yanapaccha, located in the Cordillera Blanca within Huascarán National Park, is an ideal peak for mountaineering training. It can be climbed nearly year-round and features a moderate difficulty level, with a final ascent inclination of 65°. Known for its abundant crevasses and ice walls, this mountain is perfect for practicing ice climbing and rescue techniques.
The name Yanapaccha comes from the Quechua words “Yana” (black) and “Paccha” (waterfall), meaning “Waterfall in the Black Mountain.” Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks.
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Mountaineering Course Nevado Yanapaccha 4 Days with Local Guides
What's included in Mountaineering Course Nevado Yanapaccha 4 Days with Local Guides
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Huaraz 3100 m / 10,170 ft - Camp Morrena 5000 m / 16,404 ft
Yanapaccha Peru Expeditions
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | Equipment & technique course
Yanapaccha Peru Expeditions
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- Donkey driver and donkeys or Porters
- Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
- Kitchen equipment & Cooks
- All meals during the tour
- Camping tents (2 persons)
- Personal expenses
- Acclimatization Tour
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips for local team
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You have to take your Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- You can rent gear in the location
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up all passengers at our main office: Address: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 475 – 2nd Floor, Huaraz – Peru.
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Ticket Redemption
Reserve your spot at least one month in advance for better logistics. The entrance fee to Huascarán National Park is paid on-site. We look forward to seeing you!
