Stokesrees - Jun 7, 2009 6:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2008
Quick and obvious
We set off from the high bivy pond at 4am. We summited and returned to the pond by noon. Were back in Huaraz by late afternoon. This is a very enjoyable, very straight-forward climb. In the upper sections it is useful to have 3 or 4 snow stakes. Especially for descending. My video will give you a very good idea what the climb looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW8rk6GYyvI
tbacus - Nov 27, 2008 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Beautiful Peak
My first major peak outside the US and my first time above 14,000 feet. It was very sketchy weather conditions and the bergshrund was much harder to cross than we expected. Definite evidence of global climate change here... After climbing all the way up to the summit in near whiteout conditions, the clouds parted for about 20 minutes on top. Then socked in again for the decent. Wierd...
gregoryv - Nov 30, 2007 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2007
Excellent Climb
Excellent off-season climb. Snowed 6" the night before. Started at 4:00 am due to the weather. Took a long time due to the deep snow. Climbed the bergshrund direct. Would have been terribly slow to traverse. Made it to the summit just before 12:00 and back to camp around 4:00. Managed to fall through one snow bridge.
pvalchev - Jun 29, 2007 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Awesome peak
A spooky day with difficult snow conditions with strong wind and clouds. The bergshrund was quite difficult to cross and then there was some fun steep snow climbing to the summit. Getting onto the glacier also provided a bit of a nice ice step. More difficult than the guidebook lets you believe, but a great outing! The approach can be quite hard to find as well...
packet - Oct 29, 2006 1:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2006
Great mountain
Climbed in July 2006 with skyline adventures. Great mountain with fantastic views of the area. Had to turn back about 50% of the way up due to a member of my team getting sick and dry heaving. The 4 days we were there I only saw 2 other people. Fantastic area.
Buz Groshong - Sep 5, 2006 1:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2006
Fantastic Climb
This was my first climb that I would call technical. It was probably at about the limit of my ability (being 61 years old and not very well coordinated) so it might just be my last technical climb as well. It was a great challenge and a fantastic (though exhausting) climb. Skyline Adventure School did a great job of setting it up and providing guides, equipment, etc.
Stokesrees - Jun 7, 2009 6:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2008
Quick and obviousWe set off from the high bivy pond at 4am. We summited and returned to the pond by noon. Were back in Huaraz by late afternoon. This is a very enjoyable, very straight-forward climb. In the upper sections it is useful to have 3 or 4 snow stakes. Especially for descending. My video will give you a very good idea what the climb looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW8rk6GYyvI
tbacus - Nov 27, 2008 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Beautiful PeakMy first major peak outside the US and my first time above 14,000 feet. It was very sketchy weather conditions and the bergshrund was much harder to cross than we expected. Definite evidence of global climate change here... After climbing all the way up to the summit in near whiteout conditions, the clouds parted for about 20 minutes on top. Then socked in again for the decent. Wierd...
gregoryv - Nov 30, 2007 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2007
Excellent ClimbExcellent off-season climb. Snowed 6" the night before. Started at 4:00 am due to the weather. Took a long time due to the deep snow. Climbed the bergshrund direct. Would have been terribly slow to traverse. Made it to the summit just before 12:00 and back to camp around 4:00. Managed to fall through one snow bridge.
pvalchev - Jun 29, 2007 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Awesome peakA spooky day with difficult snow conditions with strong wind and clouds. The bergshrund was quite difficult to cross and then there was some fun steep snow climbing to the summit. Getting onto the glacier also provided a bit of a nice ice step. More difficult than the guidebook lets you believe, but a great outing! The approach can be quite hard to find as well...
packet - Oct 29, 2006 1:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2006
Great mountainClimbed in July 2006 with skyline adventures. Great mountain with fantastic views of the area. Had to turn back about 50% of the way up due to a member of my team getting sick and dry heaving. The 4 days we were there I only saw 2 other people. Fantastic area.
Buz Groshong - Sep 5, 2006 1:49 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2006
Fantastic ClimbThis was my first climb that I would call technical. It was probably at about the limit of my ability (being 61 years old and not very well coordinated) so it might just be my last technical climb as well. It was a great challenge and a fantastic (though exhausting) climb. Skyline Adventure School did a great job of setting it up and providing guides, equipment, etc.