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Glacier equipment (support ice axe, technical ice axe, crampon, double boots, ice protection)
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Glacier crossing techniques
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Vertical ascent techniques
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Falling self-braking
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Alpine stringing
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Anchoring in ice and snow without abandoning equipment
Rock Climbing Course I (basic)
If it has not been carried out with the Alpine Adventure, a practical test will be applied to evaluate the following concepts: double 8 knot for tying, handling of ATC and semi-automatic brakes, assembly of extended rappel with autobloc backup knot.
Good physical condition
With evaluation approved by a doctor and physical educator.
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Physics: very high
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Technique: high PD+
This is an Alpine Adventure course. This means that our intention is to prepare students as much as possible in the proposed topics, and to this end, the proposed climb is not trivial. The summit day features an easy wall but with an average angle of 60º graded PD+ .
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20 to 25/Jun/2025
from US$ 2,490 per person
CLOTHING
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Polyamide T-shirt - 3 to 4 units
To be used while walking. Prioritize long-sleeved shirts to protect from the sun and scratches. NEVER WEAR COTTON SHIRTS, as this type of fabric dries very slowly compared to synthetic materials.
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Thin thermal 2nd skin blouse - 1 unit
These are very thin and tight-fitting garments that fit snugly against the body. This feature increases heat retention. They will be used to withstand the cold nights at altitude, at camp and on the summit day.
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Fleece blouse 200 - 1 unit
Fleece is a type of fabric with high heating power, low weight and good compression at an affordable price. If you want to invest in a material that is even lighter and more compressible but much more expensive, opt for goose down jackets. But be careful! There are several types of down jackets, and many are NOT SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS. For more information, please contact us.
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Fleece blouse 400 - 1 unit
It can be replaced with a medium feather blouse.
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Goose down jacket - 1 unit
Quality feathers starting from 800 cuins, with a minimum weight of 80 g/m². Can be rented in the base city.
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Anorak - 1 unit
This is the most important item in your backpack as it is the main item of clothing to protect against hypothermia in the mountains. It must be water-resistant and preferably breathable, meaning it allows the vapor from your sweat to escape without letting water from rain or snow get in.
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Pants - 2 units
It can be a second skin type or made of synthetic material with a high drying capacity.
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Thin 2nd skin pants - 1 unit
To withstand the cold nights at altitude. It will only be used at camp and on the summit day.
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2nd skin thick fleece pants 200 - 1 unit
It will be used at camp and on summit day.
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2nd skin thick fleece pants 400 - 1 unit
It will be used at camp and on summit day.
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Waterproof windbreaker pants - 1 unit
Give preference to those with breathable fabric.
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Waterproof gaiters - 1 unit
Used on snowy days to prevent snow from getting into your boots. They must be specifically designed for mountaineering. They can be rented in the base city.
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Underwear - 5 to 10 units
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Approach boot - 1 unit
Ideally, they should be specifically designed for mountaineering, with a good sole (e.g. Vibram), water-resistant, high-top to prevent twisting and preferably breathable. If you have purchased new boots, they should be broken in before the trip.
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Double boot - 1 unit
100% waterproof boot for use in snow and with reinforced heating to prevent toes from freezing. Can be rented in the base city.
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Crocks - 1 unit
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Thin liner socks - 2 to 3 units
Choose technical socks specifically designed for mountaineering. They should be highly breathable, which helps to keep your feet in contact with moisture from sweat as little as possible, one of the three factors that cause blisters.
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Medium socks - 2 units
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Thick sock - 1 unit
It will only be used at the campsite.
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Lorpen thick synthetic fleece socks - 1 unit
Specifically for snow activities, they are highly thermal and breathable. They will only be used on the summit day.
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Cap - 1 unit
Opt for fleece models.
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Balaclava - 1 unit
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Bandana or expeditionary cap - 1 unit
Choose a bandana made of UV-protective fabric as it is more versatile and can withstand extreme environmental conditions.
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Thin liner glove - 1 unit
Made of synthetic material.
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Medium windproof glove - 1 unit
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Thick waterproof glove - 1 unit
It will be used in the camps and on the summit day. Choose models that maintain maximum dexterity for handling carabiners, brakes and rope.
CAMPING
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Sleeping bag -10ºC (comfort) - 1 unit
Can be rented in the base city.
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Thermal insulating mattress - 1 unit
Preferably opt for inflatable or closed cell models, both with a heating factor greater than R4. Can be rented in the base city.
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Pillow (optional) - 1 unit
Use specific ones for camping, which are smaller and lighter than domestic ones. You can replace them with a sweater.
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Pee bottle - 1 unit
It may seem silly, but when you feel the urge to pee in the middle of the night, when you are warm and comfortable inside your sleeping bag, leaving the tent WILL be a terrible ordeal. You will have to put on several layers of clothing again to withstand the intense cold. Men can use a wide-mouthed canteen. Women should use a special funnel that makes it easier to do so.
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Hand warmer - 4 to 10 units
If you want to avoid getting cold at all costs, we suggest taking hand and foot warmers, known worldwide as hand warmers. A mixture of iron, water and salt that, when in contact with oxygen, triggers a chemical reaction that releases heat, keeping hands and feet at a temperature of approximately 40ºC for up to 6 hours.
ACCESSORIES
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100L Duffle Bag - 1 unit
Your non-trailing belongings will be transported by mules. They must be in highly resistant and waterproof backpacks. These can be rented in the base city.
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Assault backpack 40-50L - 1 unit
For carrying items on the approach trail such as snacks, water, sweaters, gloves and devices, and for carrying sleeping bags, insulation and summit clothing for high camps.
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Backpack rain cover - 1 unit
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Headlamp - 2 units
One will be a reserve.
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Lithium spare battery pack - 1 unit
On cold nights at -10ºC the battery discharges quickly. Only lithium batteries will last the entire trip.
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Cat 4 sunglasses - 1 unit
An essential item to make your trip more comfortable. Radiation at altitude is greater than at sea level, so protect yourself!
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Pocket knife - 1 unit
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Trekking poles - 1 pair
Some people don't like them, but this is due to lack of practice. The benefit, when used correctly, is a reduction of up to 30% in the impact on the knees, since you will be sharing the effort of walking with your arms and especially your shoulders. Avoid those with screw-type or automatic locks, as they are less resistant.
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Crampons - 1 pair
If you buy one, opt for models specifically for vertical climbing, such as the Petzl Lynx . It can be rented in the base city.
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Technical ice axe - 1 pair
Can be rented in the base city.
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Camelbak 3L - 1 unit
An essential item, as dehydration at altitude increases the chance of altitude sickness (severe headaches and nausea, for example). This type of system avoids having to "take off and put on" the backpack.
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Thermal canteen 1L - 1 to 2 units
At the high camp we will experience temperatures below zero. In a regular canteen or camelbak the water will inevitably freeze, so we will use insulated ones.
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Waterproof dry bag 1L (to protect small items) - 1 unit
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Waterproof dry bag 12 to 20L (for clothes) - 3 units
PERSONAL HYGIENE
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Wet wipes in tablets - 3 units / day
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Toothbrush - 1 unit
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Toothpaste - 1 unit
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Toilet paper - 1 unit
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Sunscreen factor 50 or higher - 1 unit
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Chlorine (to purify your water) - 4 units / day
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Medicines for personal use
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Deodorant - 1 unit
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Anti-friction gel (optional) - 1 unit
Vaseline. It will help prevent blisters on your feet.
DAY 0: Huaraz (3,052m)
Meet in Huaraz in the afternoon to go to the store where you can rent equipment that you have previously booked. Overnight stay in a hotel included. Meals not included.
DAY 1: Huaraz (3,052m) - Llaganuco valley (4,530m) - Morrena Camp (4,900m)
With our initial acclimatization cycle completed in the previous days, we will have breakfast at the hotel at 7:00 am for the 2.5-hour transfer to the start of the trail in the Llaganuco Valley at an altitude of 4,530 m. After organizing what will be transported by the mule drivers and meeting the support team for the expedition, we will begin the trek around noon to our first campsite in Morrena. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accumulated elevation : 350m
Distance : 3 km
Uptime: 2 – 3h
DAY 2: Getting to know the equipment and basic techniques for crossing glaciers
First day of glacier training. Students will learn how to put on double boots, crampons, basic alpine rope knots and use ice axes. A short traverse will be made near the Morrena camp, crossing cravassis, skirting seracs, and learning about self-braking techniques in case of a fall by a member of the rope or by themselves. This will be the beginning of a gradual build-up to gain confidence for the summit day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accumulated elevation : 90 m
Distance : 1 km
Uptime: 3 – 5h
DAY 3: Vertical techniques on ice
A day of more technical exercises on ice walls near the Morrena camp. Students will perform a simple climb at a moderate angle in order to gain confidence with the tips of their crampons and technical ice axes. They will learn about ice qualities, and how to set up anchors on both ice (Abalakov) and snow, both without leaving behind the rappelling equipment. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accumulated elevation : 20 m
Distance : 0.2 km
Uptime: 3 – 5h
DAY 4: Camp Morrena (4,900m) - Yanapaccha summit (5,460m) - Camp Morrena (4,900m)
A day to put into practice all the learnings from the course. The group will wake up at 2 am to begin the final approach, passing through cravassis, seracs and an ice wall with an average angle of 60º and a length of 90m. After reaching the summit, the expedition will begin rappelling back to Morrena Camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accumulated elevation : 600 m
Distance : 2 km
Uptime: 9 - 12h
DAY 5: Camp Morrena (4,900m) - Llaganuco valley (4,530m) - Huaraz (3,052m)
Trekking back to the start of the trail and transfer back to the city of Huaraz. Breakfast included.
Accumulated elevation : -350 m
Distance : 3 km
Uptime: 2 - 3h
DAY 6: Huaraz - Lima
Return to place of origin . Breakfast included.
INCLUDED
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Stay in Huaraz (1 night pre-expedition and one night post-expedition)
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Transportation in and out of the mountain from Lima (land)
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1 Brazilian leader guide in Portuguese, English and Spanish (up to 03 participants)
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1 auxiliary guide in Spanish for every two people (from 04 participants)
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All basic safety equipment (harness, ropes, carabiners, helmet, brakes, straps)
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Mules for transport between camps for up to 15kg per person
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Tents and thermal insulation in the camps
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Kitchen equipment
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Shit tube for collective use
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Breakfast days 1 to 6
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Lunch days 1 to 5
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Small trail snack days 1 to 5
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Assistance in purchasing and renting equipment before the trip
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First aid kit for collective use
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Online satellite tracking
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights to Lima, Peru (roundtrip)
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Transportation in Lima to and from the airport
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Food in Lima and Huaraz (except hotel breakfast)
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Personal items: sleeping bag, clothes, shoes, ice axes and crampons (possibility of renting glacier items in Huaraz)
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Mandatory travel and rescue insurance
Our ice climbing course takes place in the stunning Cordillera Blanca, in the Peruvian Andes. The chosen mountain is perfect for glacier crossing training, snow camping and technical vertical climbing: Yanapaccha, at 5,460m above sea level. Due to its easy accessibility compared to neighboring iconic mountains such as Alpamayo, Huascaran or Artesonraju, it is undoubtedly one of the best and most beautiful training camps in the world.
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Glacier equipment (support axe, technical axe, crampon, double boot, ice protection)
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Glacier crossing techniques
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Vertical ascension techniques
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Self-braking when falling
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Alpine rigging
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Ice anchors
Rock Climbing Course I (basic)
If it has not been carried out with Aventura Alpina, a test will be appliedpractice in order to evaluate the following concepts: double knot 8, handling of ATC and semi-automatic brakes, assembly of extended rappel with backup autobloc knot.
Good physical condition
With evaluation approved by a doctor and physical educator.
