Climbing in Nevado Huandoy

"The Nevado Huandoy is one of the mountains that offers almost all levels of difficulty in climbing, attracting thousands of adventure athletes, from beginners to the most experienced, experiencing all the adrenaline they came for."

The Huandoy is located in the province of Yungay, department of Ancash. It stands at an altitude of 6,395 meters above sea level, making it a popular choice for excursions.

Ascending the peaks of Huandoy is very dangerous, and only experts in high mountain climbing dare to climb. It is well-known among climbers from around the world because it offers difficulty levels ranging from easy to very difficult, suitable for any type of climber with mastery of ice climbing and rock climbing techniques.

Weather in Nevado Huandoy:

The temperature on Nevado Huandoy can drop to 0°C.

May - October: This is the best season to visit the mountain, as the weather is cold but with some sunshine that allows for better landscape views.

Route to reach Nevado Huandoy:

To reach Huandoy, we must depart from Huaraz towards Nevado Pisco, then move to the Moraine camp of the same mountain, and finally begin the ascent to reach the north peak of Nevado Huandoy.

Technical details of Nevado Huandoy:

What to bring for climbing in Nevado Huandoy?

• Mountain boots.

• Crampons.

• Gaiters.

• Ice axe.

• Clothing.

• Rope.

• Pitons.

• Pickets and anchors.

• Improvised gear.

• Rock anchors.