2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Cordillera Huayhuash ONE OF THE GREAT ALPINE HIKES OF THE WORLD

The phenomenal ice range of the Cordillera Huayhuash is renowned for its knife-edged 20,000-foot peaks and deep azure lakes. Seven

the Huayhuash massif. From our first high pass, Cacanampunta (15,400'), panoramas include Ninashanca and Jirishanca, and we may start to see the soaring condors of the Andes. We cross our second pass, Carhuac (15,150'), to reach our beautiful lakeside camp at Laguna Carhuacocha, with Yerupajá, Peru’s second highest peak, right in front of us—sunsets are sublime here. Huayhuash, we climb to the top of Portachuelo Huayhuash (15,700'), then ascend two more mountain passes, including Punta Cuyoc (16,600'), the highest point on our trek. At our camp at Laguna Jurau, nestled in a cirque of massive snow peaks at 14,200 feet, we have an Exploration Day. One choice here is a hike to a high vantage point to see the dramatic peak of Siulá and part of the route of the famous Touching the Void climb. Days 14-18 Laguna Jahuacocha / Huaráz After crossing two more passes, Tapush (15,400') and Yaucha (15,900'), and spectacular final views from our lake camp at Jahuacocha, we head back to Huaraz on Day 17 for a festive Farewell Dinner. Depart via Lima on Day 18. Days 9-13 Portachuelo Huayhuash / Laguna Jurau From the farming community of ON OUR WEBSITE TREKKING IN THE CORDILLERA BLANCA Trek among the enormous ice-fluted peaks and alpine meadows of Peru’s mighty Cordillera Blanca. Jun 10-26, Jul 28-Aug 13, 2020.

of Peru’s highest mountains rise from this striking massif, and it was here that the gripping mountain drama Touching the Void took place. Ours is a world-class trek that makes a complete circle of the range, crossing seven high passes with near-constant panoramas of towering Andean giants, including Yerupajá (21,759'), the second highest mountain

“The absolute best trip I have done so far. I really loved the scenery, the rigors of the hikes, and the peace of being away from crowds.” Maeve O. Walnut Creek CA

HARRY LICHTMAN BEN PIPE

in Peru, and the icy fang of Jirishanca (20,099'). We only offer this adventure every two years—now is the time to go! Days 1-4 Huaráz / Wilkahuain / Lake Churup From Lima, we head to the mountain town of Huaráz (10,200'), where Huascarán (22,205'), Peru’s highest peak, dominates the skyline. Our warm-up hikes bring us to the archaeological site of Wilkahuain, with its burial and ritual chambers dating from the time of the Huari people, and to Lake Churup, set below the Churup Glacier at 14,700 feet.

HIGHLIGHTS • Challenging trek circling the towering, ice-draped Huayhuash—one of the world’s most dramatic mountain ranges • Spectacular campsites by turquoise lakes, incredible views of glacier-clad peaks • Hike across seven breathtaking mountain passes • Exploration Day at Carhuacocha, a magnificent alpine lake DETAILS • 18-day trip begins and ends in Lima • 5 nights hotels, 12 nights full-service camping • All meals included except 1 lunch and 2 dinners TRIP COST $4795 (11-15 members) $5195 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $360 Cusco and Machu Picchu Extension: from $3475 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12-day trek on moderate to strenuous trails, 4-7 hours a day, altitudes between 11,000-16,600 feet DATES Jun 3-20, 2019 Aug 11-28

Days 5-8 Cacanampunta / Carhuacocha We begin the trek on the remote eastern flanks of

High alpine trails, ice-clad peaks, and perfect lakeside campsites are on our spectacular hike across the Cordillera Huayhuash. PHOTO RIGHT: TOM DEMPSEY

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