Conococha

Huayhuash & Machu Picchu, Peru 2003

Conococha

Conococha

20 Jul 2003 123
After a steep and twisty 4000m climb from the coast we arrived here (and somewhat breathless just getting out of the bus) at Conococha
Drink Inca Kola!

Drink Inca Kola!

20 Jul 2003 89
Driving North up the coastal desert strip from Lima an advert for the Peruvian national soft drink. Something of an acquired taste - a sort of green fizzy bubblegum flavour.
Nevado Huascarán

Nevado Huascarán

21 Jul 2003 98
View of Nevado Huascarán 6768m seen from just above Huaraz, Peru. Fly to this location (Requires Google Earth )
Evening Entertainment

Evening Entertainment

24 Jul 2003 93
There aren't many villages on this trek, but a group of trekkers is an event not to be missed by the local children (and later the local purveyors of Andean hats and socks).
A Shot for the Brochure

A Shot for the Brochure

25 Jul 2003 99
An idyllic campsite approaching Quartelhuain looking S (as seen in KE's 2008 brochure).
Approaching the Huayhuash

Approaching the Huayhuash

25 Jul 2003 100
Atmospheric clouds on N. edge of the Huayhuash near Quartelhuain
A Bit Like the Highlands

A Bit Like the Highlands

26 Jul 2003 66
The Andes can look a little like Scotland at times!
Camp Breakfast in a Mountain Paradise

Camp Breakfast in a Mountain Paradise

29 Jul 2003 104
Fabulous breakfast views at Laguna Carhuacocha campsite
Siula Grande

Siula Grande

29 Jul 2003 1 2 282
Nevado Siula Grande 6344m at dawn seen from campsite at Laguna Carhuacocha, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru.
Passing the Pass

Passing the Pass

30 Jul 2003 89
Portachuelo de Huayhuash pass at 4750m. There seems to be some disagreement on which direction to take next.
Sarapococha

Sarapococha

31 Jul 2003 111
View into the Quebrada Sarapococha from an unnamed pass at around 5020m on Cerro San Antonio. The central main peak is Sarapo 6127m and parts of Yerupaja (L) and Carnicero (R) either side. Siula is hidden in cloud behind Sarapo but you can see it in this shot by Andy Cocker who seems to have been to the same viewpoint on a less cloudy day.
Laguna Jurau

Laguna Jurau

01 Aug 2003 109
Laguna Jurau and Trapecio 5653m
Rocky

Rocky

02 Aug 2003 79
Spectacular rock scenery
The Bucket Donkey

The Bucket Donkey

02 Aug 2003 121
One of our trusty baggage carrying donkeys
Yaucha Pass View

Yaucha Pass View

04 Aug 2003 108
View from the Yaucha pass, with Jirishanca 6094m and Rondoy 5870m
Yaucha

Yaucha

04 Aug 2003 97
Panoramic stitch from the Yaucha pass 4847m - absolutely fabulous views of the entire Cordillera Huayhuash and one of the finest mountain vistas I have ever witnessed. Best seen at original size - if your monitor can fit it all in!
Nevado in Pink

Nevado in Pink

05 Aug 2003 128
N. Rondoy at sunset from Jahuacocha campsite, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru. Fly to this location (Requires Google Earth )
Jirishanca

Jirishanca

05 Aug 2003 87
Nevado Jirishanca 6094m seen from Laguna Jahuacocha
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