Chopicalqui Explained

Chopicalqui
Map:	Peru
Location:	Yungay Province, Peru
Label Position:	right
Coordinates:	-9.0867°N -77.5739°W
Elevation M:	6354
Language:	Quechua
Range:	Cordillera Blanca (Andes)
First Ascent:	August 3, 1932 by H. Hoerlin, E. Schneider, P. Borchers, E. Hein
Map Size:	220

Chopicalqui^{[1] [2]} or Chopicallqui^[3] (possibly from Huaylas Quechua Chawpi "center" kallki "ravine")^[4] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca area in the Andes of Peru. With a summit elevation of 6354m (20,846feet) above sea level it is one of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. It lies in Yungay Province, Ancash, between the mountains Huascarán and Contrahierbas.

Climbing

The standard climbing route is the Southwest Ridge, a moderate snow climb that is popular with climbers and can be crowded at times. It possesses a difficulty rating of PD+/AD- on the French System for grading alpine routes but deep snow on the summit slopes causes most failures for parties attempting the ridge.

Other established climbing routes include the following:

1. Southeast Ridge (alpine grade TD-).
2. East Face Direct (alpine grade TD).^[5]

References

1. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. 3-928777-57-2.
2. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers and Skiers. Andes. 2020. 9780953608768. 90.
3. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Carhuás (19-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
4. Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish: Kallki. - Encañada.
5. B. Johnson, Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca Peru, 2009