Yerupajá, Mountain summit in Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
Yerupajá is a mountain summit in the Cordillera Huayhuash, reaching an elevation of 6,634 meters (21,765 feet). It stands as the second-highest peak in Peru and the highest point of the Huayhuash range.
Jim Maxwell and Dave Harrah completed the first successful ascent in 1950, opening the way for mountaineering on this peak. Since then, climbers from around the world have pursued expeditions along its technically demanding routes.
The peak serves as a natural boundary between several regions and shapes how local Andean communities understand their territory. For people living in the surrounding area, this summit is a geographical landmark that helps define their world.
Access to the mountain is through the town of Chiquian, which serves as the main departure point for expeditions. The climbing season runs from May through September when conditions are most suitable for mountaineering attempts.
The southwest face is the preferred climbing route and offers a technically demanding experience with multiple glaciers along the way. This side of the mountain requires specialized skills and is notably harder than alternative approaches to the summit.
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