A frenchbelgian expedition including george and claude kogan claimed to have made the first ascent in 1951. Perus cordillera huayhuash, provides arguably the best trekking and climbing in the whole of south america and the perfect area for a high level trekking experience in the andes. Perus cordillera blanca mountain range offers a veritable playground for the mountain lover, be they a trekker, alpinist or high altitude snow plodder, with glorious scenery and a range of different climbing. Cordillera blanca travel guide books bradt travel guides. An itinerary which includes all of the main attractions of the cordillera blanca and all the typical views of the snowcapped peak of alpamayo 5947 m.
Top 5 cordillera blanca trekking and hiking trails bookmundi. Climbs of the cordillera blanca of peru by david m. The cordillera blanca is home to some of the highest tropical glaciers in the world. Alpine ascents runs a top notch program, and the guides and assistant guides were an integral part of it. Eat add listing fried fish, from the mountain lakes. The highest range in the tropical world, the cordillera consists of around 35 peaks poking their snowy heads over the 6000m mark, and until early this century, when the glaciers began to recede, this white crest could be seen from the pacific. The cordillera blanca is the most extensive tropical icecovered mountain range in the world and has the largest concentration of ice in peru. As mountain adventure destinations, the cordilleras blanca and huayhuash in. Indeed this book by jim bartle may be the only place where the extraordinary circuit of the cordillera huayhuash is described. The pisco ascent is largely straightforward and the level of mountaineering is suitable for a first sample of alpinetype climbing in the greater ranges. It is done recreationally, competitively, in trades that rely on it, and in emergency rescue and military operations. Mountaineers books 264 pages, color, soft cover and e book isbn 9781594858727. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 online. Climb great peaks of peru alpine ascents international.
Guidebook classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru peaks. The cordillera blanca, and the main town along its western flanks, huaraz, is an international mountaineers destination. The cordillera blanca has 5 minor peaks above 5,000 m and 34 peaks that rise above 6,000 m listed at end of post. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 by brad johnson. It is an easy to moderate trek that can be done in 3 4 days, without a guide. Its expensive, but its one of the best and most dependable. In and around death valley, joshua tree, and mojave preserve hiking and biking book 50 best short hikes in yosemite and sequoiakings canyon pdf free.
Climbing in cordillera blanca, cordillera blanca mountain project. After a short overnight stop in lima, we follow the panamerican highway to the town of huaraz the paradise for those mountaineering people to. For more rock climbing, check out the new book called huaraz, the climbing guide by david lazo and marie timmermans. The bradt book describes three of the trails in the cordillera blanca, while bartle is much more thorough in his coverage of this limited region. Chopicalqui mountain climbing in the cordillera blanca. The pisco ascent is largely straightforward and the level of mountaineering is suitable for a first sample of alpinetype climbing in. The cordillera blanca offers numerous spectacular hiking destinations. A comprehensive climbing guide to the mountains of the andes, from venezuela to tierra del fuego. Climbing is the activity of using ones hands, feet, or any other part of the body to ascend a steep object. This trip will ascend a variety of climbs that are great for beginning high altitude climbers wanting to. Mar 31, 2020 author brad johnson published cordee ltd 2009 isbn 9780975860618.
Little did they realize that, 30 years later, this peak would be the jumpingoff point for a new approach to climbing in the cordillera blanca. Artesonraju is a mountain peak located near the city of caraz in the cordillera blanca mountain range in the peruvian andes. Cordillera blanca travel guide what to do in cordillera. It includes several peaks over 6,000 metres 19,690 ft high and 722 individual glaciers. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 20092010 revised edition guidebook by brad johnson finalist at the 2003 banff mountain book festival. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. The blanca is a compact range, 180 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide. The cordillera blanca by tony yeary some of the best super alpine climbing in the world can be found in the cordillera blanca, or commonly referred to as, the peruvian andes. Pclassic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru, by brad johnson, the most comprehensive guidebook produced about climbs in the cordillera blanca mountains of peru. Most popular routes start from the village of caraz, on the north of the cordillera blanca. In 1977, a book entitled yuraq janka came out, written by a climbergeologist named john f.
Ukc logbook classic climbs of the cordillera blanca. The optimal climbing season is may through september. Away from the ugly, misty, crowded and sooften violent lima, is the city of huaraz, at the heart of the cordillera blanca where lies the highest peaks of peru. The compact massif of the huayhuash range is famed for its dramatic mountain scenery, typified by fluted ice faces and knifeedge ridges. Aug 06, 2014 perus cordillera blanca mountain range offers a veritable playground for the mountain lover, be they a trekker, alpinist or high altitude snow plodder, with glorious scenery and a range of different climbing. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 book. Filmed and produced by professional mountain guide, brent langlinais. Huaraz serves as the principal hub for contracting qualified guides and tour operators and renting gear, but some similar infrastructure, on a smaller scale, can also be. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca peru brad johnson on. All orders shipped via united states postal service.
As well there is all day dinning and kitchen facilities, an upstairs lounge with music, tv, dvds, books exchange, free internet wireless internet, laundry service, free storage and a safedeposit for valuables. Since 1996, rockfax has been synonymous with the costa blanca area of spain. Huaraz and the cordillera blanca travel guide peru for less. Climbing on the himalaya by collie climbing the fishes tail by noyce. Most people come to huaraz to see and do, with the emphasis on mountains. This trip will ascend a variety of climbs that are great for beginning high altitude climbers wanting to gain high altitude climbing experience. All listings find crag find climbing wall find outdoor shop find climbing club find accommodation find instructorguide find gear manufacturers find goodsservices. In and around death valley, joshua tree, and mojave preserve hiking and biking book.
Easiest and cheapest way is by bus from lima to huaraz, then get a guide service to drop you at a trailhead. Aac publications the riddle of the cordillera blanca. The peak climbing season happens during the winter dry period in july and august. Pointofview film of a 3week mountaineering expedition exploring perus high altitude cordillera blanca range. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 online pdf. Climbing in the cordillera blanca ranges from highly technical, multipitch ascents to rigorous but nontechnical climbs. Mountain bike trips, contact for trekking and climbing trips. Read more select points of interest to plot on map by type top attractions top hotels top restaurants top entertainment top nightlife top shopping. After studying the photos in george kogans book the ascent of alpamayo, the german team of g. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is part of the cordillera occidental the westernmost part of the peruvian andes, and trends in a northwesterly direction for 200 km between 808 and 958s of latitude and 7700 and 7752 w of longitude. One of these is the santa cruz trek, one of the more popular treks in the north of peru.
This environmentally sensitive and serious agency is one of the bigname and longestestablished adventuretour operators in peru, with fixeddeparture treks in the cordillera blanca. Its summit has an elevation of 6,025 metres 19,767 ft or 5,999 metres 19,682 ft according to the ignperu map. The cordillera blanca extends its icy chain of summits for 140 to 160km north of huaraz. This makes it very popular and it can get crowded at times. Like many destinations within huascaran national park, pastoruri resides in a very remote location and there is no direct public transportation to get there, so the best. Buy climbs of the cordillera blanca of peru by sharman, david isbn. Author brad johnson published cordee ltd 2009 isbn 9780975860618 update this guidebook. Perus cordillera blanca is a great first place to climb because the weather is usually stable and the mountains are magnificent and accessible.
For all who love hiking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, mountain biking and many other adventure sports, this area has surprises and. Comparison of these books shows a few weaknesses of the bartle book. In his text on page 72, ricker recognizes the german ascent as the first. This is the 20092010 revised edition first published in 2003. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel in lima.
Aac publications the riddle of the cordillera blanca, who. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca is, by far, the most beautiful and comprehensive mountaineering guidebook yet produced about perus and south americas most famous mountain range. Alpamayo possibly from quechua allpa earth, mayu river, earth river or shuyturaju possibly from ancash quechua huytu, shuytu oblong, slim and long, quechua rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the cordillera blanca of the peruvian andes. Climbing ice by chouinard climbing in north america by jones. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca is, by far, the most beautiful and comprehensive guidebook yet produced about perus and south americas most famous mountain range. With 182 spectacular color images, including 16 panoramas, and detailed route descriptions, author brad johnson leads us to the best the cordillera blanca has to offer. It features route descriptions for over 300 peaks with over half illustrated by a photodiagram and full colour maps. May 29, 2011 pointofview film of a 3week mountaineering expedition exploring perus high altitude cordillera blanca range. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca cordee ltd 2009. To purchase please go to this is the authors webpage and all books purchased here will be autographed by the author.
This is important background information while reading the book, because in the very first chapter it was clear that the two alpinists joe simpson. Ishinca climbing climbing ishinca cordillera blanca the ishinca valley is located just outside of huaraz, and is an excellent location to climb a variety of peaks. The book classic climbs of the cordillera blanca peru by brad johnson is one that we recommend. Guidebook classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Trekking in santa cruz, cordillera blanca, peru without a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Dec 31, 2009 buy classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 2nd revised edition by johnson, brad isbn. The cordillera blanca is one of the highest mountain ranges in the world outside the himalayas, and its 18 ostentatious summits of more than 6000m will not let you forget it for a second. The focus may be on trekking or climbing, horseriding or mountain biking, parapenting or hang gliding, river rafting or canoeing, but its all possible and all exceptional in the cordillera blanca, the 240km long mountain range to the east of huaraz. Buy classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009 2nd revised edition by johnson, brad isbn.
I would like to let you know that the new 2010 revised edition of classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru is now available. The name chopicalqui is derived from the quechua language meaning fits in the center, in reference to its location between the mountains of huascaran and contrahierbas. The cordillera blanca range is the highest tropical mountain range in the world with its snowfluted summits, knifeedge ridges, tumbling glaciers, blue mountain lakes and steepsided valleys. The town of huaraz is south americas equivalent in some ways to kathmandu. This section contains details of climbing guidebooks from all over the world, with. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru 2009. Climber, guide and photographer brad johnson shares his love of peru with us, as he shows us the best that the cordillera blanca has to offer. The blanca is the highest tropical mountain range on earth. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca is, by far, the most beautiful and comprehensive book yet produced about perus and south americas most famous mountain range.
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