Climbing Coropuna Snowcapped Mountain 4 days

The Snowcapped Mountain of Coropuna is the most difficult highest mountain in southern Peru, which is variously labeled as 6305 or 6425 meters on maps. Nevado Coropuna is an extinct volcano located in the Cordillera Occidental of the Andes in Southern Peru. It is one of the easiest of the 20,000' peaks, however, it is prone to penitentes and this can make climbing difficult. See link to John Biggar's book "The Andes - A Guide for Climbers" for more information.Coropuna Mountain was a major religious site of the Incas and was called Kjori Puna, golden mountain, by them. The Incas were probably the first to reach the summit and also probably performed human sacrifices on the mountain.

The first recorded ascent of Coropuna Snowcapped Mountain is widely credited to Hiram Bingham, the discover Machu Pichu, in 1911. I believe, however, that the famous American mountain climber Anne Smith Peck actually made the first ascent on July 16, 1911, three months earlier than Bingham. Anne Peck was also a noted Suffragette and planted the Woman Suffrage banner "Votes for Women" on the summit. In the early part of the last century Coropuna Mountain was thought to be the highest mountain in South America and possibly the world.

Day 01: Arequipa - pucuncho
We will pick you up from your hotel at 06:00 am we leave from Arequipa in our private transportation going to the northwest of Arequipa, after 3 hours travelling we will arrive at the agricultural valley of Majes (600 meters) where we will visit the petrogliphys of Toro Muerto, located in the desert walls of this canyon. We will have 2 hours to locate more than a hundred of carved masses of volcanic rock with human, animals and plant figures, that were work by the old civilizations of Peru over 1200 years ago. We will visit the pre-Inca cemetery, located in Cochate. Continue travelling and ascending to Chuquibamba, nice green valley (3000m) there we will able to have lunch and then drive up to Andes, the first view of the south face mount Coropuna. Driving surrounding this snow peak, after 8 hours drive we will arrive to Pucuncho village, place located 4400m with small group of farmer families. Set up the tents and overnight. (L+D).

Day 02: Pucuncho to First base camp 5200m
The group is having breakfast the crew will arrange the horses for the trek, they will carry all the camping and climbing equipments to the second base camp. Hiking up on the sand slops of this extinct volcano, with good chance to see many Llamas, Alpacas, Huanacos and same time Vicuñas. After 5 to 6 hours we will get the second base camp above 5200m. (B+L+D).

Day 03: Summit to Mount Coropuna an extinct volcano
Very early morning (02:00 - 03:00 am) after warn an energetic breakfast we begin to attack the summit. This day will be hard climbing on the north face, very slow and give plenty of time to you, observing the magnificent of the Andes, the snow peak named Solimana (6310m) located in front of Coropuna. At the top you will feel the cold wind hitting your face at the same time you feel proud on your self, because you will do the thirst highest mount in Peru. Descend to the base camp, to have lunch and if is possible we can descend more to try to have a good night with less cold wind. (B+L+D).

Day 04: Come back to Arequipa
After breakfast we pack and start walking back to Arequipa, by private transportation, arriving in the night to Arequipa. (B+L).

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Private Service prices:
2008 rates per person:

	1 pax	2 pax	3-5 pax	6-8 pax	up to 9 pax
Prices	ask	$550	$500	$450	$350

Our Service Includes:
- Collection from your hotel and transfer
- Private transportation (4WD Vehicle) to the base camp.
- Tents: 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher
  comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.
- Porters to carry food and camping equipment.
- Mountain English speaking professional guide.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
- Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- Climbing gear (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope)
- Each 2 people one extra porter to carry your personal items maximum
  6 kg per person (private service only).
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Communication system.

Not included is:
- Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$5 per day -15Cº)
- Porters for your personal items. (Shared Service)
- Tips for the guide, cook (A good rule of thump is anywhere from $10-15
  dollars per day).

Additional information about Chachani Climb:
(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can be hired for US$ 45 for all 2 days and will carry up to a maximum of 16kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient).
(2) For acclimation purposes, we strongly recommend that you arrive in Arequipa two days or more prior to the climb (We recommend to do this tour after to visit Cusco - Titicaca lake or similar elevation 3450 mt).
(3) Briefing; one day before the departure you will meet with mountain guide at our office or in the hotel at 7:00pm, who will give you more information about this climb and also you can check the quality of the climb gear will be used on the mountain.

You have to bring:
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Windproof jacket.
- Confortable backpack 70 Lt minimum
- Flashlight and batteries / Camera, films and batteries.
- Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- 4 Lt of water per person, minimum.
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Your personal first aid kit
- Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, etc.
- Walking sticks or poles.

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