Nevado Pisco
Incredibly ascent in Parque Nacional Huascaran, Huaraz, Peru.
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Low Point
- 3.9 km
- High Point
- 5.6 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
Nevado Pisco in Cordillera Blanca and forms a part of a mountain range called Macizo de Huandoy. It lies in the central part of Cordillera Blanca, in Yunghay province. It became a popular mountain due to its spectacular views and an easy approach. The normal western route is ideal for acclimatization and many mountaineers use it as a finish of their trek or as a beginning to acclimate before climbing technically more challenging mountains.
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Difficulty
Severe
Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Glacier kit
- Climbing Shoes
- Wires and Friends