Andes Peru & Bolivia · climb
Ishinca guides
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About Ishinca
- Elevation
- 5,530 m (18,143 ft)
- Country
- Peru
Climbing history
Facts and information about climbing Ishinca, in the Cordillera Blanca subrange of the Andes, Peru. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and authenticated reviews.
Notable itineraries
The vast majority of guides for trips to Ishinca will meet with their clients in the northern city of Huaraz. To get here, most climbers will fly into Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), in Lima, and take an eight-hour bus ride on to Huaraz. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the base of the peak and drop well below freezing as one approaches the summit. The climbing season also coincides with the dry season on the western slopes of the cordillera, so there is little precipitation. Even so, snow is not infrequent at the end of the climbing season., Best Time to Visit: May to September, Average Expedition Length 3 days
Currency
Sol (PEN), but many guides also accept US dollars (USD).
Languages
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
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Recommended gear for Ishinca
Technical essentials picked for glaciated mountaineering. Recommended by our expert team.
- La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots (double boots): View at CampSaver
- Petzl Sarken Crampons (Leverlock Universel) (crampons): View at CampSaver
- Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (ice axe): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Couloir Harness (harness): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (helmet): View at Black Diamond
- Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue
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