Skyline Adventure School Mountaineering Courses in the Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz Peru

PISCO / CHOPICALQUI PACKAGE TRIP

A stellar combo trip for those seeking low technicality on world class mountaineering terrain. Pisco serves as a great introductory or refresher climb for those with or without previous alpine experience. At 5752 meters above sea level, it is also a great acclimatization peak. Non-technical by nature, the normal route on Pisco Oeste climbs the southwest ridge, offering glorious sunrise views of the Huandoys and a 360 degree summit vista that is considered by many to be the best in the range. Chopicalqui sits across the Llanganuco valley from Pisco and towers above the rest of the peaks in the area, save its colossal neighbor Huascaran. At 6354 meters high, Chopicalqui's southwest ridge offers a moderate climb with just enough exposure to keep climber's adrenaline levels up, without crossing the line of "technical" and thereby scaring novice mountaineers away. Chopi's high camp situated at 5400 meters in the col between Huascaran and itself is an unforgettable place to spend the night as well! With one of the most photogenic summit cones in the range, it's no wonder that this route is a favorite of many climbers in the area.

Difficulty: Pisco - easy/moderate, non technical. Chopicalqui - very strenuous, partly technical.
Total nights in the mountains: 8. Itinerary length Lima to Lima: 14 days

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and the entire Skyline team for what was an unbelievable experience over the last two weeks. The care and planning that went into both the mountain course on Yanapaccha and the summit attempt on Chopicalqui were only equaled by the dedication of your guides. I would continue to heap praise upon Skyline, but the fact is that it’s not what you did that meant so much to me but rather how you did it. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have managed to build an organization where people feel more like family and friends than clients. Ultimately, it’s that kind of authenticity that defines Skyline at its core..."

--Colin Murphy – Chopicalqui Ascent, August 2008

PISCO / CHOPICALQUI 14-DAY ITINERARY

DAY:	ACTIVITY:
1	Private pick-up at the Lima Airport. Transfer to hotel in Lima for a nice meal & a good night's sleep.
2	Private transfer in the morning to the bus station. Take a comfortable first class ride to Huaraz (approximately 8 hour journey). Move into your hotel and relax... the adventure is all around you!
3	Meet at the Skyline office to review your itinerary, answer questions, finalize trip. Spend the rest of the day visiting nearby ruins and touring the city (acclimatize!). Spend the night in your Huaraz hotel.
4	Day hike to the turquoise waters of Laguna Churup (4500 meters). Approximately 6 hours round trip. Return to Huaraz.
5	Ice climbing at a nearby glacier to test out your equipment & review some basic climbing techniques and glacier travel skills.
6	Pack your bags! We head out past the beautiful Llanganuco lakes and on to the trailhead where we load our donkeys and ascend to the Pisco Base Camp.
7	Continue up to the High Camp located at the foot of the glacier. Prepare for the following days summit climb.
8	Summit day! Wake at 2:00am and after a light breakfast depart for the summit. Arrive at the summit about 10am and discover why everyone talks about the view! Return to camp and continue on back down to the Base Camp.
9	Hike out and set up camp near the trail head. Rest, Relax, and enjoy a delicious Asado (BBQ!)
10	Take a short bus transport to the Chopicalqui trail head and begin the assent up to the Moraine camp (4900m).
11	Press on up to the High Camp located on the glacier (5300 meters). Prepare for the following days summit.
12	Summit Day!! Wake up at 1:00am and depart for the summit at 3:00am. Work your way up the massive southern ridge and on to the summit at last! Return to Moraine camp for the night.
13	Pack up camp and descend down to the winding road which leads back to Huaraz. Stop for lunch and the Llanganuco Lakes. Check back into your hotel for a well deserved shower and then a Celebration Banquet!
14	Last minute shopping for family and friends before departing for Lima at 10:00am, arriving at the airport or your hotel by 7:00pm.

SERVICES INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

Trip Includes:

   *    All in-country transport during trip, including transport to and from the Lima airport
   *    First class bus tickets between Lima and Huaraz
   *    Hotel accommodations for specified time in Lima and Huaraz
   *    Professional, English speaking guide for acclimatization activities and climbs/treks
   *    Professional outdoor cook, 3 healthy meals a day plus snacks during the wilderness components of the trip
   *    Technical mountaineering equipment
   *    All park entrance fees
   *    All camping & cooking equipment which is not included in the gear list
   *    Donkeys or llamas and porters where applicable
   *    Sleeping tents, sleeping mats (foam)
   *    Cook tent, eating tent, tables, chairs, and bathroom tent (where applicable)
   *    First aid kit stocked for wilderness expeditions
   *    Celebration banquet at the end of trip

Not Included:

   *    International flights to/from Lima and applicable airport taxes
   *    Personal clothing and equipment (see gear list)
   *    All food during in-town days with the exception of the Celebration Banquet
   *    Incidental personal expenditures, including emergency evacuations and medical expenditures
   *    Travel, Personal, and/or medical insurance

DATES AND PRICE:

Pisco/Chopicalqui Package:	June 12 - 25, 2010	Price per Person:
	August 7 - 20, 2010	$2150 USD (3 person minimum)

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