Wheelbarrow - Mar 19, 2024 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2019
Second day acclimatization climb
Climbed via the normal SW route. Awesome views up Ranrapalca in the truest sense of the word. The final short and spicy kick steps up a steep slope to gain the summit made this climb a treat.
HansDN - Jun 1, 2022 7:48 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2022
Traverse N >> SW
Traversed Ishinca from the N ridge to SW ridge.
Lots of fresh snow, and small trail on N ridge. Trail on SW ridge was very clear. Final summit part on the north ridge is ±60m snow slope up to 50°-60°. Drop down from the summit to the SW ridge is ±10m at ±70°, although the crevasse was closed. Start at 3am, 4h45 to summit, 2h15 to descend and 3h to get back to Pashpa. No other rope teams on the mountain.
intothewild - Aug 14, 2018 6:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2018
Ishinca "loop"
Normal route from the Ishinca refuge and back - descending from the opposite side. Weather was perfect - a bit too warm (lots of "penitentes" on the lower part of the glacier). This is an easy peak, but you do need to good acclimatization, and you need to be prepared for some steep sections, especially as you approach the summit. It's a long slog from the refuge to the edge of the glacier.
Immense views of Toclla, Palca, and Ranranpalca.
Walkoutnow - Jun 28, 2018 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2018
Loop route
Perfect day, calm and completely clear. Unlike Urus two days prior. Spent 40 minutes on the summit. Awesome panoramic views. Ranrapalca kinda dwarfs you up there, but that's ok..
Farmer - Feb 11, 2018 10:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2013
Good acclimitisation climb for the Tocclaraju
Easy walk from the valley. Nice view towards Tocclaju/Palcaraju and Ranrapalca..
NatureGirl - Nov 26, 2016 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
great acclimatization tour
Long approach from Ishinca basecamp, without technical difficulties, great acclimatization climb!
Matt Lemke - Jul 10, 2016 9:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2016
Via ranrapalca col
Climbed from ishinca refuge to summit in 5 hours. Fun little ice step at the very top. This was our acclimatization climb. Had great views of palcaraju.
HeyItsBen - May 9, 2016 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015
Up the NW side
Nice 'n' easy, though a little ways from base camp. Same as Urus, we carried our boots and wore runners up to the glacier. The final bit to the summit was steeper than expected, views were top notch.
Cloud Ocean - Oct 25, 2015 6:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2015
Long moraine from the refuge, easy peak
A long, long hike from the refuge to the base of the glacier. We took the circuitous way around the lake and across the valley from Tocclaraju. Some awesome views. The climb itself was not difficult, although there were plenty of crevasses. A short ~70 degree section at the top made the finish more interesting.
Diggler - Sep 10, 2015 10:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2015
little big mountain
Eventful first Peruvian summit. Did with Rich.
After leaving the refugio (we'd hoped to camp, but the weather was so miserable on the approach that we caved instead of being miserable that night) at 6.05 (SEEMED like an early enough start!), made good time on the approach.
A 1 1/2 hour lunch didn't make up any time. We saw some climbers descending the 'standard' way as we headed up an alternate start up the glacier. When we arrived at the broken up part of the glacier right before the summit pyramid, the direct route didn't look like the most appealing way to go, so we headed over the plateau to see what might look more feasible. Got up a section that was reasonable to gain the upper part of the mountain.
Whilst heading for the summit pyramid, we went through a section of extremely unstable talus. A large block shifted & landed on Rich's ankle. Extremely fortunate that it wasn't broken (just a BAD sprain). Being a BAMF, he continued on.
Summited at 15.52 (summit cornice held :) ). It became obvious that clouds were moving in, so we left at 16.04 & booked.
Below summit pyramid, we followed others' footprints in hopes of a speedy (standard) descent. Rich's injury forced some shenanigans such as lowering over a crevasse to get to the other side. Visibility down to 10m or so at this point, & snowing. Became increasingly uneasy at the thought of doing an unplanned open bivy at 17,000 in a storm on a glacier, but was reassured that that wasn't going to happen (I didn't believe :) ).
We kept on going & finally made it off the glacier (still snowing, in the dark). After not finding the bridge across the converging glacial streams (fitting end of the 'day,' we ended up just fording), back at the refugio at 5.10.
Enjoyable climb up a mountain that would be a giant in most parts of the world :) with a good amigo. Spectacular views & a memorable day. Impressed by your ability to make it back like you did after a notable injury, man- props!
andre hangaard - Sep 10, 2015 5:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2015
Solitude in the Andes
After spending a night at the nice Ishinca hut we were good acclimatized for the climb. However, suddenly my climbing partner Mark got a struck of AMS and was not able to climb. Therefore I left the hut alone at 03:30 and worked my way up towards Ishinca. As I was not familiar with the route and due to darkness I decided to climb over the north-west slope which was easier to navigate. The bergschrund just before the summit did not cause a problem. I descended via the NW slopes. I encountered some steep sections and one bergschrund which called for some attention. I did not meet or see one singel soul for 8 hours. A lovely day.
Went up by myself (not recommended), but there were many parties on the route.
Great vistas from the summit and such a pleasant trip when you do the loop.
viktor vaughn - Jan 29, 2015 2:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013
great summit view
Very nice view from the summit.
July 2013 was very stable weatherwise in the Cordillera Blanca. Our team managed to climb Urus, Ichinca, Toclaraju (through the Bergshrund route), Huascaran Sul and Chopicalqui. We had to abandon halfway up the Pisco due to very bad weather.
Monster5 - Nov 9, 2014 6:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2013
We did the traverse from a high camp near a little lake for acclimatization. Unfortunatelly this was the only peak we summited in the Cordillera Blanca.
Vivyenne - Aug 15, 2014 12:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
Normal route
Easy night climb from base camp, full moon and clear skies, spectacular sunrise over Ranrapalca. Tiny summit, not helped by several large teams trying to stuff themselves all on the summit at the same time instead of waiting for others to descend. Beautiful views and an easy climb.
lutty11 - Jul 24, 2014 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2014
The Great Circumnavigation of Ishinca
Up NW down SW, made for a long morning. Climbed this in order to finalize acclimation and an attempt of Tocllaraju two days later!
mjp20k - Jul 21, 2014 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2011
Ice climbing at 5500m
Unusual conditions prompted scaling a 15 foot vertical ice wall on the far side of a summit bergschrund.
Wheelbarrow - Mar 19, 2024 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2019
Second day acclimatization climbClimbed via the normal SW route. Awesome views up Ranrapalca in the truest sense of the word. The final short and spicy kick steps up a steep slope to gain the summit made this climb a treat.
runout - Jan 1, 2023 2:58 pm
2 timesJuly 2002 NW route
July 2010 SW route
HansDN - Jun 1, 2022 7:48 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2022
Traverse N >> SWTraversed Ishinca from the N ridge to SW ridge.
Lots of fresh snow, and small trail on N ridge. Trail on SW ridge was very clear. Final summit part on the north ridge is ±60m snow slope up to 50°-60°. Drop down from the summit to the SW ridge is ±10m at ±70°, although the crevasse was closed. Start at 3am, 4h45 to summit, 2h15 to descend and 3h to get back to Pashpa. No other rope teams on the mountain.
C2C outing:
https://www.camptocamp.org/outings/1426476/en/ishinca-traversee-arete-n-arete-sw
intothewild - Aug 14, 2018 6:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2018
Ishinca "loop"Normal route from the Ishinca refuge and back - descending from the opposite side. Weather was perfect - a bit too warm (lots of "penitentes" on the lower part of the glacier). This is an easy peak, but you do need to good acclimatization, and you need to be prepared for some steep sections, especially as you approach the summit. It's a long slog from the refuge to the edge of the glacier.
Immense views of Toclla, Palca, and Ranranpalca.
Walkoutnow - Jun 28, 2018 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2018
Loop routePerfect day, calm and completely clear. Unlike Urus two days prior. Spent 40 minutes on the summit. Awesome panoramic views. Ranrapalca kinda dwarfs you up there, but that's ok..
Farmer - Feb 11, 2018 10:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2013
Good acclimitisation climb for the TocclarajuEasy walk from the valley. Nice view towards Tocclaju/Palcaraju and Ranrapalca..
NatureGirl - Nov 26, 2016 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
great acclimatization tourLong approach from Ishinca basecamp, without technical difficulties, great acclimatization climb!
Matt Lemke - Jul 10, 2016 9:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2016
Via ranrapalca colClimbed from ishinca refuge to summit in 5 hours. Fun little ice step at the very top. This was our acclimatization climb. Had great views of palcaraju.
HeyItsBen - May 9, 2016 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015
Up the NW sideNice 'n' easy, though a little ways from base camp. Same as Urus, we carried our boots and wore runners up to the glacier. The final bit to the summit was steeper than expected, views were top notch.
Cloud Ocean - Oct 25, 2015 6:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2015
Long moraine from the refuge, easy peakA long, long hike from the refuge to the base of the glacier. We took the circuitous way around the lake and across the valley from Tocclaraju. Some awesome views. The climb itself was not difficult, although there were plenty of crevasses. A short ~70 degree section at the top made the finish more interesting.
Diggler - Sep 10, 2015 10:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2015
little big mountainEventful first Peruvian summit. Did with Rich.
After leaving the refugio (we'd hoped to camp, but the weather was so miserable on the approach that we caved instead of being miserable that night) at 6.05 (SEEMED like an early enough start!), made good time on the approach.
A 1 1/2 hour lunch didn't make up any time. We saw some climbers descending the 'standard' way as we headed up an alternate start up the glacier. When we arrived at the broken up part of the glacier right before the summit pyramid, the direct route didn't look like the most appealing way to go, so we headed over the plateau to see what might look more feasible. Got up a section that was reasonable to gain the upper part of the mountain.
Whilst heading for the summit pyramid, we went through a section of extremely unstable talus. A large block shifted & landed on Rich's ankle. Extremely fortunate that it wasn't broken (just a BAD sprain). Being a BAMF, he continued on.
Summited at 15.52 (summit cornice held :) ). It became obvious that clouds were moving in, so we left at 16.04 & booked.
Below summit pyramid, we followed others' footprints in hopes of a speedy (standard) descent. Rich's injury forced some shenanigans such as lowering over a crevasse to get to the other side. Visibility down to 10m or so at this point, & snowing. Became increasingly uneasy at the thought of doing an unplanned open bivy at 17,000 in a storm on a glacier, but was reassured that that wasn't going to happen (I didn't believe :) ).
We kept on going & finally made it off the glacier (still snowing, in the dark). After not finding the bridge across the converging glacial streams (fitting end of the 'day,' we ended up just fording), back at the refugio at 5.10.
Enjoyable climb up a mountain that would be a giant in most parts of the world :) with a good amigo. Spectacular views & a memorable day. Impressed by your ability to make it back like you did after a notable injury, man- props!
andre hangaard - Sep 10, 2015 5:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2015
Solitude in the AndesAfter spending a night at the nice Ishinca hut we were good acclimatized for the climb. However, suddenly my climbing partner Mark got a struck of AMS and was not able to climb. Therefore I left the hut alone at 03:30 and worked my way up towards Ishinca. As I was not familiar with the route and due to darkness I decided to climb over the north-west slope which was easier to navigate. The bergschrund just before the summit did not cause a problem. I descended via the NW slopes. I encountered some steep sections and one bergschrund which called for some attention. I did not meet or see one singel soul for 8 hours. A lovely day.
attimount - Jul 27, 2015 9:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2014
another nice oneWent up by myself (not recommended), but there were many parties on the route.
Great vistas from the summit and such a pleasant trip when you do the loop.
viktor vaughn - Jan 29, 2015 2:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013
great summit viewVery nice view from the summit.
July 2013 was very stable weatherwise in the Cordillera Blanca. Our team managed to climb Urus, Ichinca, Toclaraju (through the Bergshrund route), Huascaran Sul and Chopicalqui. We had to abandon halfway up the Pisco due to very bad weather.
Monster5 - Nov 9, 2014 6:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2013
summitup SW, down NW. Rani looks nice
Rolf41 - Aug 19, 2014 1:55 pm
TraverseWe did the traverse from a high camp near a little lake for acclimatization. Unfortunatelly this was the only peak we summited in the Cordillera Blanca.
Vivyenne - Aug 15, 2014 12:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
Normal routeEasy night climb from base camp, full moon and clear skies, spectacular sunrise over Ranrapalca. Tiny summit, not helped by several large teams trying to stuff themselves all on the summit at the same time instead of waiting for others to descend. Beautiful views and an easy climb.
lutty11 - Jul 24, 2014 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2014
The Great Circumnavigation of IshincaUp NW down SW, made for a long morning. Climbed this in order to finalize acclimation and an attempt of Tocllaraju two days later!
mjp20k - Jul 21, 2014 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2011
Ice climbing at 5500mUnusual conditions prompted scaling a 15 foot vertical ice wall on the far side of a summit bergschrund.
Ted Eliason - Jul 14, 2014 5:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2014
Up the NW down the SWWay easier than Pisco. Mt Hood with a 10 mile approach 7,000 feet higher up.