Ocshapalca Explained

Ocshapalca
Map:Peru
Location:Ancash, Peru
Coordinates:-9.4083°N -77.4347°W
Elevation M:5888
Range:Andes, Cordillera Blanca
First Ascent:1-1965 via N. ridge: S. face-1979: S. face (new route)-1989.[1]
Map Size:240

Ocshapalca[2] (possibly from Quechua uqsha high altitude grass,[3] pallqa bifurcation, division into two parts) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,888 m (19,318 ft) high.[4] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, on the border of the districts Independencia District and Tarica. Ocshapalca lies between the mountain Hatunkunka in the west and Ranrapalca in the east.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Neate, Jill (1994). Mountaineering in the Andes. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre, 2nd edition
  2. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. 2005. 9780953608720. 83.
  3. http://de.scribd.com/doc/117176164/Vocabulario-Comparativo-Quechua-Ecuator-Quechua-Ancash-20-Oct-06 Vocabulario-Comparativo-Quechua-Ecuator-Quechua-Ancash
  4. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. 3-937530-05-3.
  5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaraz Province (Ancash Region) (unnamed)