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New climb on Nevado Cashan in Peru dedicated to Carlos Suárez
10/08/2025 - Alpinism
New climb on Nevado Cashan in Peru dedicated to Carlos Suárez
On 26 and 27 July 2025 Manuel López and Alex Úbeda established a new mixed climb on the northwest face of Nevado Cashan (5686m) in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes. The route is dedicated to the famous Spanish mountaineer Carlos Suarez, who perished in a base jumping...
Lars Lämmler completes first Climb & Fly from Alpamayo in Peru
29/10/2024 - Alpinism
Lars Lämmler completes first Climb & Fly from alpamayo in Peru
On 17 June 2024 Swiss alpinist Lars Lämmler completed what is believed to be the first paraglider flight off the summit of alpamayo in Peru.
New mixed climb on Nevado Pisco in Peru by Pou brothers & Micher Quito
18/06/2024 - Alpinism
New mixed climb on Nevado Pisco in Peru by Pou brothers & Micher Quito
Iker Pou, Eneko Pou and Micher Quito have completed the first ascent of 'Pisco Sour' on the SW Face of Nevado Pisco (5780m) in Peru. The 640m mixed route breaches difficulties up to 85°/M6 and was climbed in a 20-hour push on 12 June 2024.
Huascaran National Park, rules implemented to trek and climb in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
20/06/2014 - Environment
Huascaran National Park, rules implemented to trek and climb in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Authorities of the Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Peru, are attempting to impose rules that oblige trekkers and climbers to hire local guides.
Joseph Puryear dies in Tibet
28/10/2010 - Alpinism
Joseph Puryear dies in Tibet
American alpinist Joseph Puryear has died in Tibet while attempting Labuche Kang (7367m) together with David Gottlieb.