Huamashraju, Mountain summit in Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Huamashraju is a pyramidal peak in the Cordillera Blanca, Ancash Region, rising to 5,434 meters with granite walls. Multiple climbing routes access the mountain, primarily on the northern face.
Local climbers accomplished the first documented ascent in 1954, establishing the initial climbing routes to the summit. This achievement marked the beginning of the mountain's climbing history.
The name comes from Quechua language, where words for snow and ice are embedded in local tradition. This reflects how Andean communities connected their surroundings through language with the climate and visible features.
A one-hour taxi ride from Huaraz reaches Jancu village, where climbers establish their base camp before starting the ascent. This approach provides access to the main climbing routes.
The mountain features two distinct summits connected by a technical climbing route. The higher western peak rises roughly 84 meters above the eastern summit.
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