SWS Mountain Guides
Peru High Altitude Mountaineering Course
Cayambe 18,997 ft., Cotopaxi 19,348 ft.
with Chimborazo 20,703 ft. Expedition Option

Our High Altitude Mountaineering course is designed to give you the skills to climb high altitude peaks and prepare you for climbing on technical terrain at these altitudes. We will be instructing and reviewing the following climbing techniques: glacier travel, ice/snow climbing techniques, crevasse rescue, multi-pitch climbing, snow climbing, short roping, ice/snow anchors, belay techniques, rappelling, glacier navigation, route finding, and decision making. Additional topics to be covered or experienced: proper acclimatization, pace, planning for turn around times, weather considerations, alpine starts, mountain medicine, mountain judgement and hazard evaluations, plus much more! Come climb in the high Andes of Peru and explore the mystical mountains of South America.

We will attempt 2-3 peaks between 18,000 ft. and 20,000 ft. in the Blancas depending on local conditions, group skill level, and as our time allows. Options include: Pisco (18,866 ft.), Huandoy Este (19,909 ft.),Other peaks and
climbs may be substituted due to climbing conditions. While an excellent pre-course for the Chipicalqui Expedition (20,848 ft.) this is a great introduction to climbing in the Peruvian Andes with ascents of peaks over 18,000 ft., all the while learning advanced climbing techniques and how to be safe at high altitude.

Expedition Option: The summit of Chipicalqui (20,848 ft.). is the objective of this 6 day expedition option.

Peru High Altitude Mountaineering Course Information

Expedition/High Altitude Course Application

General Expedition Information

International Expeditions & High Alititude Mountain Courses include: Quality hotels accommodations, ground transportation, permits, hut  fees, entrance fees, group camping equipment, Base camp equipment, equipment transportation via porter or pack animals (as needed), review of climbing or trekking techniques, local guides, meals while hiking, climbing, or trekking,  some meals in cities depending on the tour, an experienced SWS American Guide(s),
full informational support  from the Mt. Shasta based SWS team.

Additional Costs can Include: Visas, Immunizations, International Airfare: see expedition information for complete details

Contact SWS Mountain Guides: For a expedition itinerary and information package, which outlines all fees, payments, physical conditioning
requirements, immunization requirements, visa applications, and
additional costs, and/or fees require (if any).

Custom Expedition Design Services Available: SWS Mountain Guides has established relationships with local guides and outfitters in various counties. These are trusted and reliable service providers we have used over the years. If you are interested in having us design an exceptional custom expedition, trek or adventure trip for you with or without an SWS Mountain Guide … give us a call 888.797.6867