Ninashanca Explained

Ninashanca
Elevation M:5605
Range:Andes, Huayhuash
Location:Huánuco Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-10.22°N -76.9161°W
Easiest Route:NE ridge

Ninashanca is a mostly rocky mountain in the north of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru, 5605m (18,389feet) high. It is located in the Huánuco Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District, northwest of the lake Ninacocha.[1] It is separated from Rondoy by a col 5000m (16,000feet) high. It is a mountain very rarely climbed. Base camp can be reached from the village of Chiquian in five days of trek.

The normal route is rated D and can be climbed from Mitococha by the NE ridge, gained by a 45° snow couloir then a short rock pitch followed by the corniced ridge.

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Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Huánuco Region)