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Cochapampa, starting point for the tour to Mt.ISHINCA; the donkeys are being loaded

The path to ISHINCA-Basecamp leads through beautiful native Queñual-forest

Ascent to Mt. ISHINCA (5530 m)

Enjoying a rest on Mt. ISHINCA (5530 m) – in the background Mt. TOCCLARAJU (6032 m)

At the summit of Mt. ISHINCA – altitude: 5530 m

View from the summit of Mt. ISHINCA to the Cordillera Blanca; down in the valley Laguna Perolcocha


Climbing Mount Ishinca Cordillera Blanca

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MOUNT ISHINCA

Summit: 5530 meter
Difficulty: Easy (F)
Duration Expedition Huaraz - Summit - Huaraz: 3 days

Good to combine with Tocllaraju and perhaps Mount Urus (5423) to start with. Urus is a very easy mountain but due to the decrease of the glacier there is only little snow left on the way to the summit. While one has to take off and put on his crampons several times Urus has become a lot less interesting, especially in comparison to Ishinca.
Tocllaraju with its 6032 masl is one of the easiest 6000ers on earth and therefor very popular among adventurers. Ishinca combined with Tocllaraju takes 5-6 days.

First class service with private transport to trailstart, official UIAGM mountain guide, good varied food, quality brand name equipment and private transport back to Huaraz. Everything included. No hidden costs, no surprises and no explotation.
Please do not forget that the quality of the guide has a great influence at the success of the expedition and safety.


Short description:
Day 1: Pick up from your hotel at 8 AM and private transport to Pashpa where our donkeys and donkey drivers will be waiting for us. From there we walk approximately 4-5 hours to the Ishinca Basecamp.
Briefing about the attack with your guide and preparation of your pack for tomorrow.
Day 2: We get up at 2 AM to have breakfast (or maybe only drink a cup of coffee) and get dressed. At 3 AM we start hiking towards the glacier to reach the summit approximately 5-6 hours later. Descend to basecamp.
Day 3: From the basecamp hike back to Pashpa from where our private transport will take you back to Huaraz for your well-deserved shower.

Included:
  • UIAGM mountain guide & cook
  • Donkeys & Donkeydrivers (amount depends on the group size)
  • All food during the expedition (good, healthy and varied food. Vegetarian option.)
  • Private transport to/from Trailstart/end.
  • All cooking equipment, social tent, bathroom tent, foldable chairs, ...
  • Sleeping tents (Mountain Equipment Coop, Salewa, Northface) depending on the necesity of the tour, Thermarest inflatable mattresses.
  • Entrance fee National Park Huascaran

Not Included:
  • Additional beverages or meals in villages
  • Breakfast on the 1st and dinner on the last day
  • Return or abortion otherwise as planned itinerary: transport & possible accommodation costs (also for staff)
  • Personal mountain equipment & sleeping bag

Comment: at the Ishinca basecamp you can stay at the Refugee instead of camping for a little additional charge. Write us for the possibilities.



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