Trio péruvien: Urus Este, Ishinca et Tocllaraju

Several factors come into account when trying to reach a summit!

Since we cannot control all of these factors and we sometimes have to turn around before reaching the summit we have decided to maximize the chances for the group the reach a summit. We will attempt three summits in one trip giving three times the chances of success. On top of that we are hoping to offer a series of summits that are accessible to climbers with little or no mountaineering experience.

We have also decided not to push you too hard to allow your body the necessary time to adapt to the alpine environment and the altitude. This way you will be able enjoy your experience at the maximum. You will notice that the daily distances travelled are relatively short. This will leave us plenty of time for resting and taking in the views. On the summit days we will be pushing you a little harder, because after all this is an adventure trip.

To help us transport our equipment to the basecamp we will be using the local muleteer services. As an expedition you will still need to carry some of the equipment; after all it is your experience. We believe it is by actively taking part in the expedition that you will live the full mountaineering experience and fell part of the climbing community.

Preparing meals and organizing food is something that requires lots of time in the mountains. Since everything has to be ready at the right time we will hire a professional Peruvian cook and porter. The cook and porter has received formal training.

From the time you sign up for the trip we will be there to help to make sure are going to be ready for the big day.

LOGISTIC

Lodging

We will spend few days in a hotel in Huaraz. We will spend 5 nights in tents for the first ascents. For Vallunaraju, we will also have 1 night in tent.

Basecamp

We organize every aspect of the basecamp, tents, kitchen equipment, communication and everything else! You only have to install your personal equipment. The only equipment you have to provide for yourself is a sleeping bag and sleeping pad and everything you need to sleep.

Transport

We will do the way between Lima and Huaraz by Bus. To get to the start of our trek, we will use a private van. We are going to have the services of locals muleteers to carry our gear to basecamp. we only have to carry a small daypack on the way to basecamp.

We will use taxis for every other transport around Huaraz.

You are responsible to your transport to Lima. Since we have a lot of equipment to carry from Quebec, we are going to separate it amongst the participants and guides for the trip in and out Peru.

Food

When in town (Lima and Huaraz), we will eat in restaurants. Restaurants are not included in the trip price.

During the expedition, we will eat the very good meals that our Peruvian cook makes for us. You only have have to think about your own personnel favorite food : chocolate, candy, energy bar, powergel, etc.

Climbing equipment

We organize every group equipment; tents, first aid kit, communications and other. You only have to provide personnel equipment. A list will be provided.