Pilanco Explained

Pilanco
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Coordinates:-8.7997°N -77.6883°W
Elevation M:5286
Range:Andes, Cordillera Blanca
First Ascent:Pilanco N: 1-1966 via S. ridge from col.
Map Size:200

Pilanco[1] [2] (possibly from the Ancash Quechua word for dam,) is a mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5286m (17,343feet) high. It is located in Yuracmarca District, Huaylas Province, Ancash. Pilanco lies northeast of Santa Cruz, northwest of Alpamayo and east of Millwaqucha. Los Cedros Creek flows along its southern slopes, receiving the name Alpamayo in that section.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Corongo (18-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  2. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. 3-928777-57-2.