| SANTA CRUZ |
| HUAYHUASH |
| ALPAMAYO CIRCUIT |
| QUILQUIHUANCA - COJUP |
| OLLEROS - CHAVIN |
| MULTI - ELEMENT |
| CUSTOM TREK |
| FAMILY TREK |
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| 19 DAY : BACKPACK / MOUNTAINEERING |
| 30 DAY : BACKPACK / ROCK / MOUNTAINEERING |
| 65 DAY : SEMESTER |
| MOUNTAINEERING COURSES |
| WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE |
| CUSTOM COURSE |
| UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS |
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GUIDED CLIMBS AND ALPINE ASCENTS |
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FINDING YOURSELF IN SEARCH OF A GRAND ADVENTURE?? |
The SKYLINE is a spectacular place to be! Peru's Cordillera Blanca, a skinny mountain range in the Sierra region, spans 225 kilometers North to South and boasts over 100 peaks between 5,200 and 6,700 meters high. It is widely considered a mecca of world class alpine climbing. Less approach, more climbing…It's about time you came to experience it for yourself! At Skyline Adventures, we take pride in the style with which we serve our guests in this challenging environment. Let us help make your trip to South America an experience you'll cherish for the rest of your life. Join us for a classic mountaineering vacation package or create your own dream itinerary. Either way, we look forward to seeing you in Huaraz soon! |
GUIDED CLIMBING PACKAGES |
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Pisco 5743m / Chopicalqui 6345m June 12 - 25 / August 7 - 20 Acclimatization and skills acquisition begins on Pisco where you will learn and practice what is needed to successfully climb the bigger and more technically demanding “Chopi”. |
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Urus 5460m / Ishinca 5540m / Tocllaraju 6034m June 3 - 17 / August 7 - 21 Three summits for the price of one hike - All three of these mountains share the same base camp so you get less walking and more climbing! Starting with Urus and getting progressively more technically demanding, your professional guides will teach you all the skills you need to successfully climb these classic routes of the Andes. |
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Ishinca 5540m / Tocllaraju / Huascaran 6768m July 4 - 22 What is it within the human species which compels us toward “the highest”? This trip gives you 3 of the Cordilleras finest climbs, Huascaran being Peru's tallest. We begin with Ishinca where you will learn the skills needed to successfully climb both Toclliaraju and Huascaran. |
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Alpamayo 5946m / Quitaraju 6030m (** add-on Artisonraju N. Ridge) May 7 - 22 (with Artison add-on) / July 4 - 18 Long been heralded as the world's most beautiful mountain, the striking image of Alpamayo has graced countless calendars and book covers, drawing climbers from all over the world. The climb itself offers some exciting technical challenges, as does the neighboring mountain, Quitaraju. If you wish to climb these peaks but lack previous experience, contact us to find out ways to tailor the trip to accommodate this. ** For folks seeking even more climbing, see this trip with an Artisonraju add-on (including a 4th ascent onHuarapasca). |
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Artisonraju 6025 m June 26 - 30 / August 21 - 25 Artisonraju's pyramid summit towers high above the Paron Valley, situated in a cirque of steep and snowy peaks, many of which are considered the areas more difficult summit endeavors. A two day approach to high camp, located on the Paron glacier, sets your climbing team close to the rise of Artison's 600 meter face. The climb is a consistant 60-70 degree snow and ice ascent, providing challenges in both endurance and technical skill. |
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Shaqsha 5703m July 18 - 22 / August 22 - 26 Shaqsha, though closer to Huaraz than most peaks, is a hidden gem of the Cordillera Blanca. Two days to high camp on the glacier and the mountain awaits your summit attempt. Shown on the front cover of Brad Johnson's book "Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca Peru", this peak is a dazzling enterprise with steep ice climbing and stellar views. |
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| Already know the area or have specific objectives in mind? Can't find anything that fits into your time slot? Go ahead and create your own guided trip! Pick and choose from the options page or send us a brief note with your ideas. NOTE: you must be a group of three or more to use this service OR if you are less we can put your itinerary on our calendar and try to get others to join in! |
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Santa Cruz Trek and Summit Climb of Pisco May 29 - June 9 / July 15 - 26 / September 9 - 20 Hike through the very heart of the Cordillera where Peru’s highest mountains soar thousands of feet above. The Santa Cruz trek works its way over a high mountain pass, catching stunning views of the surrounding glaciated peaks. You'll end the hike in the mountain town of Vaqueria, then drive to the base of Pisco to spend 4 days climbing to it's glorious summit. If it’s a stellar view that you are looking for, Pisco will not disappoint you! |
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Cojup trek / Mountaineering Course / Summit of Tocllaraju Jul 8 - 23 One of the less explored valleys of the Cordillera Blanca, despite it's proximity to Huaraz and incredible beauty. Hike up the Cojup for 2 days and then up and over a high pass which splits the might Ranrapalca and the widely known Ishinca peaks. Camp high on Ishinca for 2 days of alpine skills followed by a summit attempt. Next, ascend to the high camp of Tocallarju and make another summit bid on this 6000 meter gem. Return via the Ishinca valley to make a perfect loop back to Huaraz. |
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Aquilpo trek and Summit Climb of Ishinca May 29 - June 9 / August 3 - 12 / September 10 - 19 This“off the beaten path,” trek takes you up the seldom traveled Alquilpo valley, at the head of which nestles a spectacularly colored glacier lake. Camp at the waters edge before pressing over the pass and down into the base camp of Ishinca. Top off the trip with a summit climb of Ishinca before descending back down to the town of Huaraz. |
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