W rib route

Page Type Page Type: Route
Location Lat/Lon: 15.5°S / 72.6833°W
Additional Information Route Type: glacier climb w. rocky sections
Additional Information Time Required: A few days
Additional Information Difficulty: AD
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Approach


the same approach as SW face route. from lago Pallacocha, head NE and on the morrain plateau, pass the rocky section by the left side. then continue up the rocky culoir to a place at 5300 m., where there is a small flat place for couple of tents. a stream passes close to this place during the day and freezes up at night.

Route Description


make an ascending traverse to the well visible rocky rib. Once on the rib., climb it up as high as possible untill you get onto the glacier. Then head up to the vast summit plateau to reach the summit. Be carefull as you can easily loose your way to the camp in the gravel fields if descending at night, better get up early or take a GPS navigator.

Essential Gear


Glacier gear necessary

Miscellaneous Info


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