Huantsán

Huantsán rises to 6,395 meters with four distinct peaks, including the main summit and three secondary summits reaching elevations between 5,913 and 6,270 meters.

The first successful ascent occurred in 1952 when Lionel Terray, Cees Egeler, and Tom de Booy reached the main summit through the northwestern ridge route.

Located within Huascarán National Park, established in 1975, this mountain stands as a testament to the geological heritage of the Ancash region.

The north-northwest ridge route requires technical climbing skills, with steep passages and mixed terrain making it one of the less frequented 6,000-meter peaks.

The 1999 ascent by Slovenian climbers marked a milestone as they completed a direct route on the North Face, climbing exclusively at night due to conditions.

GPS coordinates: -9.51477,-77.31057

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:24