Climbing Nevado Maparaju (5325 m)

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About Nevado Maparaju: A mountain with gentle ascent and panoramic views Maparuja is one of the easier mountains and ideal for people who do not have much mountaineering experience, or to acclimatize. It is located in the valley of Quilcayhuanca and Cayesh. From its summit you can enjoy a nice view of various mountains, such as the impressive Huantsan, Cayesh, Tumarinaraju, San Juan, Andavite, Ranrapalca and other

The Cordillera Blanca: with the its tropical mountains, highest of the world, represents an interesting destiny for the mountain climbers worldwide. It offers but of 200 summits of between 5,000 and 6,000 meters, with numerous and interesting layouts of all the difficulties and magnificos landscapes. Aside from the most famous mountains, many possibilities have left for which less prefer frequented wilder ascents and.

Difficulty Condition

Travel Program

After breakfast in the city of Huaraz we moved to the east side at 8:00 a.m. in private transport to Pitec where the walk 5 to 6 hours starts about up to Base Camp in the Valley Cayesh (4250 m).

Driving
 1 Hours approx 

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
 6 Hours approx

Meals

 -/L/D

We climb in the early at 3:00 am to reach the Summit of Nevado Maparaju (5326 m) above sea level, from the top you have a list view of the mountains, lakes, and part of the gorge of Conchucos after appreciate these beautiful landscapes return to base camp (4250 m) above sea level crossing Cayesh.

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
 4 Hours approx

Climbing

 12 Hours approx

Meals

 B/L/D

Return Trekking down Quebrada Cayesh crossing via Quebrada Quilcayhuanca, we will walk about 5 to 6 hours approx. Until Pitec place where we expect transport to lead to the city of Huaraz.

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
 4 Hours approx

Climbing

 12 Hours approx

Meals

 B/L/-

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What's Included

Services included in the prices:

  • Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
  • All meals during the tour
  • Camping tents (2 person)
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Cooks
  • Donkey driver and donkeys
  • Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz

Not included:

  • International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
  • Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
  • Exit tax at the airport in Lima
  • Travel accident and health insurance
  • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
  • Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
  • Personal expenses
  • Acclimatization Tour
  • Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
  • Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
  • Domestic flight Airline ticket LC-Peru
  • Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
  • Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz
  • Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
  • Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • Tips

What to Bring

What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition

This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.

These items should be on your hiking checklist:

Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters

Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)

Medium weight socks

Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)

Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters

Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)

Hiking boots or shoes

Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down

Rain poncho (or rain gear)

Long-sleeved shirts

Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers

Lightweight pants

Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts

Water bottle for hiking or trekking

Strong waterproof duffel bag

Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit

Regular and long underwear

Knife or multi-tool

Light cap and wool hat

Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips

The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike

Grooming and personal hygiene kit

One Hiking Buff per person

Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains

3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person

We recommend 2 ice screws for each client

1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person

2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company

1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains

2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)

Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters

Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company

Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress

Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company

Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company

Down Jacket for expedition

Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification

First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients

Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things

Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair

Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.

In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.

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