did a warm up climb, but didn't use a guide book. not sure what we did...maybe a drastic variation of the normal? nice glacier travel and challenging. long way in carrying our gear for 7 days. use a darn donkey next time!!
Woke up very early, was well worth getting the sunrise on Ranrapalca. The snow conditions could not have been better, a fun little climb. It was a nice mix of rock and snow. Took a little over 4 hrs taking our time. The views from the top were well worth it.
Started not quite early (7 a.m.) from Ishinca BC and were on the summit just before the midday, although have no acclimatisation. Perfect weather and snow conditions.
My friend Pau and I climbed this beautiful mountain after climb the neighbour Ishinca. Our second 5000.
Very beautiful the landscapes from the summit but I think Ishinca is quite beautiful to climb.
4'45 h up and down (3'30 up and 1'15 down)
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: June 4, 2005
Excellent acclimitization peak, outstanding views from the summit. Perfect weather for the climb, not so perfect weather that afternoon but I was back in the tent!
The weather was perfect - only sun and clear sky. Even no wind. Perfect snow condition and view from the summit. The green lake below is something stunning!
Did climb to the top without difficulties and hurry in 4 hours from the Base Camp.
Route Climbed: Normal-Q.Ishinca Date Climbed: 27th july 2004
My second 5000 meters. A hard climb with snow before the glacier. Long but great experience and landscape (Copa, Tocllaraju, Ishinca, Ranrapalca,...). Really I was very tired after this mountain, but I was very very happy the next day.