[TR] Cordillera Blanca, Peru - Tocllaraju - NW Ridge (D) (and others) 07/09/2019

[The Real Nick Sweeney]

Trip: Cordillera Blanca, Peru - Tocllaraju - NW Ridge (D) (and others)

Trip Date: 07/09/2019

Trip Report:

I've posted a few trip reports on my site for my second trip to Peru's Cordillera Blanca.  This range has many incredible objectives, relatively easy logistics, and is CHEAP compared to high altitude climbing areas elsewhere.  Here's my report from Tocllaraju:

https://spokalpine.com/2019/07/26/tocllaraju-6034m-northwest-ridge-d-ai4/

Gear Notes:
Some screws, two ropes, pickets can be bought in Huaraz.

Approach Notes:
Make the donkey carry the good stuff

[kmfoerster]

I've got to admit, seeing your stuff from Peru these last two trips has definitely peaked my interest in climbing there.

[DPS]

Yeah, I think I just changed my next trip from Bolivia to Peru.

[The Real Nick Sweeney]

I will go back to the Cordillera Blanca again.  Maybe not for my big trip next year, but in the next 5 years for sure.  The ease of access is amazing for such huge, dramatic peaks.  Feel free to contact me with questions on climbing and logistics there, I learned a lot over the last couple of trips!