Climbing In Peru, Cordillera Huayhuash: Elevation: 21,000 Feet

South of the town of Huarez, Peru, lies a remote area of high peaks and little human habitation. The Cordillera Huayhuash mountain area, home to Andes biggies such as the 21,000-foot Yerapaja and 20,000-foot Siula Grande, is a mountain climbing destination where you can enjoy natural beauty in relative solitude. Mountain climbing trips to either of these peaks involve a three-day hike in to base camp then a couple weeks of good climbing on snow and ice. The treat in Peru is that mules will carry all of your gear in on the trek in to basecamp. Although easier than Alaska’s Mt Denali, the mountain climbs in the Cordillera Huayhuash are still technical, meaning they require knowledge of crevasse rescue, self-arrest and snow and ice climbing techniques.

OUTFITTERS

Jagged Globe - Climbing and Mountaineering Expeditions
Jagged Globe is a world-leader in the provision of mountaineering expeditions & treks, climbing and skiing courses. Jagged Globe (formerly Himalayan Kingdoms Expeditions) offers the widest selection of international expeditions, climbs, private guiding, private expeditions services and mountaineering courses. Trips to Argentina, Nepal, Boliva, Tibet, Alaska, Ecuador, Russia, Nepal, Karakoram, Peru, Africa, Patagonia, Pamirs, Tien Shan, Ladakh and Antarctica. They are based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Climb Peru's highest mountain after acclimatising on Pisco and the superb Santa Cruz trek. The expedition leader will be supported by local Peruvian Guides.
JAGGED GLOBE
The Foundry Studios, 45 Mowbray Street
Sheffield S3 8EN, UK
Telephone: 0845 345 8848 (local call rate, from inside UK), +44 845 345 8848 (calling from outside the UK)
Fax: +44 (0) 114 2755 740
Web: http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk

Mountain Link
In partnership with Mountain Hardwear, Mountain-Link has a wide range of international climbs as well as offering custom trips to suit your needs. Trips are scheduled to: Argentina, Tanzania, New Zealand, Mexico, Nepal, Tibet, Bolivia, Eduador, Italy, California, Peru, and Inda.Whether you are interested in climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents; Denali - North America, Aconcagua - South America, Mount Elbrus - Europe, Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa, Mount Vinson - Antarctica, Kosiosko - Australia, Mount Everest - Asia, or mountaineering trips in the U.S. we have the right mountain guides to lead the adventure for you.
P.O. Box 2068, Bend, OR 97709 USA
Email: info@mountain-link.com
Phone: (800) 408-8949
Phone: (541) 312-3357
Fax: (541) 312-8766
Web: http://www.mountain-link.com/

American Alpine Institute (AAI)
Though the Institute is especially well known for its advanced training and expeditions, its international reputation is based on its dedication to teaching (at all skill levels from beginners’ to masters’ levels), its high level of customer service, the outstanding skills of its staff, and its public service in the areas of environmental protection and public lands policy. North America's most comprehensive guide service and technical instruction school since 1975. AAI offers guided ascents and instructional programs for all levels of ability, including trekking in Nepal, Bolivia, Peru and Patagonia. According to Jon Krakauer, Outside Magazine, AAI is, "The best all around climbing school and guide service in North America." From beginning to end, they are committed to giving you an extremely high level of customer service.
American Alpine Institute (AAI)
1515 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Email: info@aai.cc
Tel: (360) 671-1505
Toll Free: 800-424-2249
Fax: (360) 734-8890
Web: http://www.aai.cc/

APU PERUVIAN
All of their guides have successfully completed a rigorous course in high mountain guiding and safety, UIAGM affiliated and guaranteed.offer a basic introductory course to introduce beginners to the sport. Offer:
Familiarization with equipment: rope, harness, carabiners, pitons, etc.
Practice and use of knots and anchors.
Technical order.
Energy saving techniques.
Visualization. Where to look?.
Top-roped climbing.
Lead climbing.
Use of equipment in Traditional Climbing.
Contact:
Jr. Gardenias 124 Independencia HUARAZ - PERU
Telephone (Peru) 51 43 426688 (Peru Mobile) 51 43 943089613 (Spain) 0034-675517507 (Argentina) (0261) 155864767 (Swiss) 0041 22 753 17 61
Email: infotravelguides@gmail.com
Web: http://www.apuperuvian.com/

Granite Arches Climbing
Granite Arches specializes in Peru mountaineering and offers exceptional quality, professionally guided climbing expeditions to several of the world’s great mountain ranges. Catering to the needs of both novice and intermediate climbers, we offer group/scheduled expeditions to Ecuador and Peru. They also offer custom/private ascents to most peaks in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Mexico, and the western United States. Group expeditions include Cotapaxi, Alpamayo, Urus, Illiniza Sur, Tocllaraju, and others.
Granite Arches Climbing Services
Asheville, NC, USA
Chattanooga, TN USA
Johnson City, TN USA
Email: climb@granitearches.com
Phone: (423) 413-1432
Web: http://www.granitearch.com/