ALPAMAYO 5947M
HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Summer, 100% Summit by NAMAS Team
French direct, route
14 Days
1:2 Guide/Client ratio throughout the expedition
Base Camp and Moraine camp
OVERVIEW
Alpamayo or Nevado Alpamayo is considered one of the most beautiful peak in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range of the Peruvian Andes. It is located more remotely than most other peaks in C. Blanc. Hike to the Base camp takes 2-3 day. Sitting at 5947M above level, the peaks beauty attracts the most attention in the Cordillera Blanca in the Peruvian Andes. It was considered by the newspaper Alpinismo (May 1966) as the “most beautiful mountain in the world”.
It is not the difficulty that inspires the climbers but its magnificent setting among the everlasting snow-caps of the Cordillera Blanca, 6000 meters above sea level. Alpamayo is relatively smaller than its neighboring peaks but overcomes this shortcoming with its breathtaking form. It actually has two sharp summits, North and South, separated by a narrow corniced ridge.
(Quitaraju climbs as a backup summit - Incase. If Alpamayo is not possible due to natural conditions. i.e Avalanche etc)
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14th - 27th June (8 spots)
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USD 4,500 P/P
Deposit: USD 500 P/P
All-inclusive. Guaranteed departure. No extra hidden costs.
Please inquire about prices in your local currency. We accept payment in £GBP/ €EUROS/ $AUD
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Certified Mountain guide (UIAGM - AGMP - IFMGA - NMA)
Namas Branded merchandise (Down Jacket, Cap, Buff)
Transfer airport / 4* hotel / airport – Lima
City touring Lima
Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur
Transfer/bus station/4* Hotel – Lima
Transfer hotel / bus station – Huaraz in Hotel
Hotel In Huaraz, according to the program 04 nights. Double room with breakfast included
1 Night Hotel in Lima / Double room with breakfast included. Twin room/sharing basis.
Tour of Acclimatization
Cook and Helpers
Porters (For Nevado Chopicalqui)
Donkey driver
Donkeys
Entrance fee National park Huascaran
Private transportation Huaraz / according to the program / Huaraz
Complete meals during the trek program and climbing program
Kitchen / dinning tent
Cooking equipment
Collective technical equipment
Tent for 2 Person
Toilette tent
First Aid
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Visas and travel insurance
Entertainment and food
Bottled drinks and beverages
Evacuation
Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
Single supplement Charges
Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions
Optional trips
Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
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2024 Summer. 100% Summit by NAMAS team.
🗓️ 25.06.2024 (9:00 am) - 4 x members
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Cost: USD 1,500 P/P
ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Lima – Huaraz (Bus)
Day 3 Acclimatise and organise
Day 4 Huaraz – Churup Lake 4450 m
Day 5 Huaraz 3100 m – Cashapampa 2800 m – Llamacorral 3760 m
Day 06 Llamacorral 3760 m – Base camp 4300 m
Day 07 Base camp 4300 m – Moraine camp 4900 m
Day 08 Acclimatisation and Rest Day
Day 09 Moraine camp – High camp 5350 m
Day 10 High camp – Summit Nevado Alpamayo 5947 m – Base camp
Day 11 Contingency day
Day 12 Base Camp – Llamacoral – Cashapampa - Huaraz
Day 13 Huaraz – Lima
Day 14 Departure
Accommodations
4 Star Hotel in Lima
3 Star Hotel in Huaraz
Camping
ALPAMAYO BLOG ARTICLES
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Initial Inquiry and Planning
At NAMAS Adventure, we start by understanding your aspirations and goals. From your first conversation with our expert team, we provide personalized recommendation tailored to your interests. Once the perfect expedition is identified, a deposit secures your spot. We then work closely with you to plan and prepare every detail—from gear selection and training advice to arranging insurance, permits, and logistics.
2. Preparing for the Journey
As your expedition date approaches, we’ll help you finalize all preparations. This includes collecting the final balance payment (typically due 60-90 days before your trip), ensuring all necessary documents are in order, and addressing any remaining questions. Our team is available via email or phone calls to make sure you’re fully prepared and confident for the adventure ahead.
3. On-Expedition Support
Arrive at your destination ready to begin! From pre-expedition briefings and gear checks to the full support of our experienced guides and ground team during your climb, we’re here to ensure everything runs smoothly. With flexibility to adapt to any changes or needs, we’re committed to making your adventure seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable
SKILLS REQUIRED . . .
Proficient Ice Climbing Skills (Intermediate + to Advanced level): You must be highly efficient and knowledgeable in multi-pitch ice climbing, specifically at a W4 grade. Our climbing route consist of a vertical 50 -60 degree angled wall, where with the use of ice axe we climb on forzen pathway, with ice formation on both the sides. Climbers should be efficient with kick step and balancing with ice axe on icy slopes to ascend on vertical climb.
Exceptional Physical Fitness:A blend of strength and endurance is crucial to handle the rigorous demands of the climb.
Capacity to Carry Heavy Loads: Ability to carry a heavy backpack while climbing is essential for managing the expedition's physical requirements.
Prior Alpine Climbing Experience: Previous experience in alpine climbing is necessary to navigate the technical and challenging terrain.
Desire for Challenge and Adventure: A strong will to push your limits and a thirst for adventure are essential qualities for this climb.
Inclusivity with Realistic Expectations: While mountaineering can offer incredible experiences for many, it also demands realistic self-assessment and preparedness for its challenges.
EQUIPMENT LIST . . .
Mountain climbing Gears**
- Helmet (Black diamond, Petzel)
- A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops.
- Carabiners: 3 locking and 4 regular
- Alpine and Ice Axe: Black Diamond Cobra ice axes
- Belay device or ascender
Mountaineering boots**
- Mountaineering boots suitable for above 6000m; La Sportiva Gsm2 or equivalent
- Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
- Thermal mountaineering socks or equivalent: 2 pairs
- Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs
Body Layers:**
- 2 merino base layers: top / bottom set
- 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
- Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
- Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers
- Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable
- Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
- Hard Shell Pants: Gore Tex and breathable, big enough to wear over your guide trousers
- Insulated Down Jacket with hood: North Face Himalayan parka or equivalent
- Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
- Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs
Headgear and Hand wear:**
- Wool hat (ski hat)
- Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
- Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
- Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
- Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
- Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
- Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
- Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
- Expedition Mitts for bad weather
Personal Gear:**
- Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
- Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -25F/-13C. Goose down or synthetic
- Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
- High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred.
- Closed cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping.
- Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
- Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
- Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
- Spoon: Plastic spoon
- Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
- Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
- Lip balm with sunblock
- Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 litter capacity
- Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
- Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
- Pee bottle: 1 litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
- Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel
- Hand warmers & toe warmers
- Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
- Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
- Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
- Travel Clothes
- XL Duffel bags 120L - 150L (2) with locks: To transport equipment
- Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, smart phone, etc
- Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
- Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
- Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone*
Add Quitaraju ITINERARY . . .
Day 1 Arrival and pickup by Namas Staff members
Day 2 City Tours in Lima / Lima – Huaraz (Bus)
Day 3 Day 03: Rest day
Day 4 Day 04: Huaraz – Churup Lake 4450 m
Day 5 Huaraz 3100 m – Cashapampa 2800 m – Llamacorral 3760 m
Day 06 Llamacorral 3760 m – Base camp 4300 m
Day 07 Base camp 4300 m – Moraine camp 4900 m
Day 08 Moraine camp – High camp 5350 m
Day 09 High camp – Summit Quitaraju 6040 m – Base camp
Day 10 Rest Day
Day 11 High camp – Summit Nevado Alpamayo 5947M – Base Camp
Day 12 Base Camp – Llamacoral – Cashapampa - Huaraz
Day 13: Huaraz – Lima
Day 14: Airport dropoff - Departure
Will you provide clothing and expedition equipment list? . . .
Upon Alpamyo climbing inquiry and confirmation email we will email you all the necessary documentation needed, including detailed equipment lists. If you have questions you have after reading through our equipment list you can always reach out to us and we can assist you in preparing for the trip as well as recommending and sourcing a range of clothing and equipment suitable for the climb. Our list are prepared with recommendation from our Peru guding climbing team.
Do I really need all the equipment on the equipment list? . . .
Yes, these lists have been carefully prepared and please bring everything on the list!
Mountaineering boot choice for Alpamayo climb? . . .
La Sportiva G2SM or Scarpa Phantom 6000 are the best choice that's out there or even 8000M boots.
How heavy will my bagpack be? . . .
You will need to carry your personal items with you which we estimate will be around 8-10 kgs. All your other climbing gears will be carried by our porter team.
Logistical support. Kitchen staffs and porters? . . .
We will set up camps at base camp and high camp. Our guiding team will arrange all the logistical items and foods up to this point. Number will depend on the size of the team.
What kind of Tents will we use during A;pamayo climb? Brands/sizes and setups? *_. . ._
We will use alpine 3/4 season tents from Salewa, Mountain Hardwear, Samaya equipment and Kailas. Most of our client tents are 2 person tents but a single tent can be provided for any solo climbers joining the team. Although we recommend 2 people in a tent to have company and preserve the natural heat. Head of the guding team will be in charge of all the tent setups. On 2020 we will have new tents, burners, and other climbing equipment.
What type of sleeping bag is recommended for Alpamayo climb? Will extra blankets available if required? . . .
4 season goose downfilled sleeping bag that can handle upto -40C is recommended. This will be clearly stated in your recommended gear list but for Ama Dablam expeditions. We suggest buying a sleeping bag big enough to allow you to wear extra clothes in if it is especially cold .
Will supplemental oxygen be provided during the expedition? Is this included in our expedition fee? . . .
During our trip, teams are not porvided supplemental oxygen, however our team do take oxygen as a medical backup. If you would like to request one then we can make the arrangements upon request. (Extra charges apply) as this is not included in our booking fees.
What high altitude medication will be available during the climb? Do we need to take tablets before/ during the trek? . . .
All our guides carry extensive medical kits including various medications for altitude illness. If you have a previous history of altitude illness then please discuss this with us and your physician, otherwise there is no need to take preventative medication before or during your expedition.
You need to bring any medications you regularly use (don’t forget to tell us about them), plus extras. Also bring a small first aid kit including a blister kit and mild headache medication for the normal altitude headaches.
Will there be any access to a satellite phone? If yes then what would be the charges for usage? . . .
Yes, on all our peak climbing and expedition our guides take satellite phones and you are welcome to use these at US$3 per minute. There will be a daily dispatches blog on our Namas adventure website, where your friends and family can follow your progress.
Is there internet throughout the expedition? . . .
Internet service is not provided.
Will there be any power source for charging batteries, etc. available throughout the trip? . . .
While on trek, tea houses will also have power available with with south american plugs (needed) and offer recharging for a fee.
What is the best equipment for photography in alpine environments? . . .
As camera technology is changing and getting smaller and better, we recommed light and durable cameras for photography. If you are a serious photographer then you will have your preferences on camera gears but just for enthusiast to record and document your memory mirrorless cameras from SONY, Cannon and small action camera like gopro or insta 360 are recommended. Drone is gaining its popularity but please ask us information for drone use rules and regulation. For safety reason Nepal is very stict with drone use and we do not want it to be a hassle during our expedition days.
What insurance do we need to get? . . .
Peru don’t have helicopters evacuation service, all the rescues are land. Rescuers from the Mountain Guides Association of Peru to do this work. Insurance should include upto 6000M climb which should cover all medical expenses.Click here for more information on expedition insurance.
Do I need evacuation insurance? . . .
Yes, it is very important. Many of our expeditions are in remote places with no roads and developing medical services. In the unlikely event that you get sick, you want to get to good medical care ASAP.
Who do you recommend for insurance? . . .
Coverage varies based on your nationality and the trip that you are taking with us. Our recommended providers are found on our Travel and Rescue Insurance page. When you have booked on a trip with us, we will also send you more comprehensive information on various insurance options. Please click the link here, we have a list of recommended insurance providers that we tust and which our clients have previously used.
What is Trip Cancellation Insurance? . . .
We recommend that all our clients to buy trip cancellation insurance upon sign up for their trip or at the very least, at the same time as their flights and balance payment are settled. It is very important to buy trip cancellation insurance (in addition to your evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance) as it is not unknown for people to have unforeseen circumstances that force them to cancel their trip for reasons such as family illness, injury to one’s self, etc..