The North Ridge of the mountain is reached from the Santa Cruz valley, one day’s walk from the Alpamayo basecamp and 2 day’s walk from the trailhead in Cashapampa. A moraine camp with stunning views of Taulliraju and Santa Cruz Grande is the stage for the climbing of this technical and less-traveled route. 70 degree snow and ice slopes, adventurous route finding, and some committing moves near the summit highlight this exceptional climb. A great follow-up to an Alpamayo/Quitaraju trip!

The Southeast Face of the mountain has been made famous by Paramount Picture’s logo, displaying this aspect of the mountain each time a blockbuster movie comes out! Accessed via the Paron valley, the high camp is a 2 day hike away. From this glacier perch, the “normal route” ascends the pyramid’s 600 meter south east face via 50-70 degree snow and ice, calling for endurance and skill in the attempt. This add-on fits nicely onto the Pisco/Chopicalqui or Urus/Ishinca/Tocllaraju itinerary

Day 1 – Hike from Cashapampa to Llama Corral OR connect with Alpamayo or Santa Cruz
Day 2 – Hike to Artisonraju basecamp
Day 3 – Hike to Artisonraju highcamp
Day 4 – Summit day on the North Ridge of Artisonraju and return to basecamp to camp
Day 5 – Hike out to Cashapampa and transport back to Huaraz

• In-country transport including airport
• First class bus between Lima and Huaraz
• Hotel accommodations for time in Lima and Huaraz
• Professionally guided acclimatisation climbs/treks/activities
• Professional expedition cook, 3 healthy meals a day plus snacks during the wilderness components of the trip
• Technical mountaineering equipment
• All national park entrance fees
• All camping and cooking equipment
• Professional porters and pack animals (donkeys or llamas)
• Sleeping tents, sleeping mats (foam)
• Cook tent, eating tent, tables, chairs, and bathroom tent
• First aid kit stocked for wilderness expeditions
• Celebration banquet at the end of trip

• International flights to/from Lima and applicable airport taxes
• Personal clothing, equipment and sleeping bag
• All food during in-town days except the Celebration Banquet
• Incidental personal expenditures, including emergency evacuations and medical expenditures
• Personal travel, high mountain nor medical insurance