Ascent one of the most stunning peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, the Nevado Ishinca, on this 3 day expedition with IFMGA certified guide, Beto.
Group
3 Days
May - Sep
High
Intermediate
The trip will begin in Huaraz. From there we will take a short drive to the trail head at Pashpa (3,670m). Once there, we will perform an equipment check and embark on a scenic 5 hour trek to the base camp of Ishinca, which is otherwise known as the snow covered mountain, where we will camp for the night.
The following morning, we will wake up very early, at approximately 2:30 am, eat breakfast and set out at around 3:00 am. We will hike for 2 hours before reaching the glacier. At that point, we will start ascending for the next 3 hours to the northwest face of the peak. With the sun rising, we should be standing atop the summit of the Nevado Ishinca. From the summit, you will get to see the glory of the Cordillera Blanca, and it’s many peaks, including Ranrapalca (6,162m) and Huantsan (6,369m). We will then return to the base camp for the night.
On the final day, we will make our way back to Pashpa through the Ishinca valley. Once we reach Pashpa, we will take private transportation back to Huaraz. Thus ending this unforgettable adventure.
Climbing in the Cordillera Blanca is a fantastic experience, and it would be my pleasure guiding you through it. So if you want to scale one of the most impressive peaks in this impressive range, just send me a request.
I can also take you to the summit of the great Vallunaraju on another great 3 day climb in the Cordillera Blanca.
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It is recommended that participants arrive in Huaraz at least 2 days prior to the start of the trip in order to get properly acclimatized.
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Mountain Guide
Beto Pinto was born to climb giant mountains. Raised in a tiny hamlet in the Shacsha valley outside of Huaraz, he often dreamt of climbing the high peaks which surrounded his countryside home. His first steps he was off trekking and exploring on his own - through remote valleys and high Andean lakes. By age 12, he became the youngest to summit Mt. Vallunaraju (5686m). He next summited Nevado Chopicalqui (6354) at age 14, and by age 15, he stood on top of Nevado Huascaran - the summit he always dreamt of and the highest mountain in Peru. Beto remains the youngest Peruvian to have summited Huascaran.
Beto is licensed as a UIAGM /IFMGA /AGMP Guide, and has WFR certification - this means he is recognized worldwide, and it’s the highest level of guide after 3 years of intensive study and training. He teaches mountain rescue courses to other local guides. He has organized and led the first Peruvian expeditions to the mountains of Ecuador and Bolivia, opening new routes and holding the record time to ascend Mexico’s highest volcano, Pico de Orizaba, in Bolivia Huayna Potosi. Within Peru, he has opened many new routes in various Cordilleras. He is published in The Alpinist, The American Alpine Journal, Desnivel , Barrabes , American Alpine Institute, etc
Languages
English
Certificates
AGMP
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