Puneet Varma (Editor)

Chopicalqui

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Location
  
Yungay Province, Peru

First ascent
  
3 August 1932

Parent range
  
Cordillera Blanca

Elevation
  
6,354 m

Prominence
  
919 m

Mountain range
  
Cordillera Blanca, Andes

Chopicalqui wwwsummitpostorgimagesoriginal802346jpg

Similar
  
Huascarán, Nevado Pisco, Alpamayo, Tocllaraju, Huandoy

Nevado chopicalqui


Chopicalqui or Chopicallqui (possibly from Ancash Quechua kallki ravine) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca area in the Andes of Peru. With a summit elevation of 6,354 metres (20,846 ft) above sea level it is one of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. It lies in Yungay Province, Ancash, between the mountains Huascarán and Contrahierbas.

Contents

Map of Chopicalqui, Peru

Peru expedition nevado chopicalqui 6354 m 11 07 2016 dav deutscher alpenverein sektion ulm


ClimbingEdit

The standard climbing route is the Southwest Ridge, a moderate snow climb that is popular with climbers and can be crowded at times. It possesses a difficulty rating of PD+/AD- on the French System for grading alpine routes but deep snow on the summit slopes causes most failures for parties attempting the ridge.

Other established climbing routes include the following:

  1. Southeast Ridge (alpine grade TD-).
  2. East Face Direct (alpine grade TD).

References

Chopicalqui Wikipedia