Mountaineering Course Nevado Yanapaccha 4 Days with Local Guides

We depart from Huaraz, traveling through Yungay and into the stunning Llanganuco Valley, where we pass the turquoise lakes of Chinancocha and Orconcocha. Our journey continues to Km 42, the starting point of our hike. From here, we ascend to Camp Morrena, where we set up camp. In the afternoon, we focus on essential mountaineering skills, including knot tying, anchoring, and other key techniques. Duration: 3.5 hours driving | 4 hours hiking.

On this day, we take a short 20-minute walk to reach the Yanapaccha Glacier, where we conduct a basic ice climbing course covering: Equipment use and handling Essential knot techniques Proper use of crampons Rope management and team roping Ice anchoring methods Fundamental ice climbing techniques

We navigate through various moraines to reach the glacier, where we gear up, rope up, and begin climbing an ice wall. After approximately 1.5 hours, we arrive at a crevasse, where we continue our training with a more advanced course: Reviewing equipment use and climbing techniques Practicing essential knots Glacier climbing techniques Safety and self-rescue methods in ice climbing Ice and snow anchoring Rescue and self-rescue training

We begin our ascent at 3:00 AM, crossing a moraine before reaching the wide glacier. From there, we climb a 180-meter ice wall (50-60° incline) to reach the summit, where we are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Pisco, Huandoys, and other surrounding peaks. After enjoying the summit, we descend via a ridge with stunning views of Chacraraju, continuing down to the moraine and finally reaching Km 42, where our transport will be waiting. Ascent: Approximately 5 to 6 hours Descent to camp: Approximately 3 to 4 hours