‎DAY 1. ‎‎ Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 8 am for introductions and discussion for the trip ahead. Afterwards, we depart for an acclimatization hike just outside the city. Upon return we will have a thorough gear check and time to do last-minute shopping for any essential items needed for the trip ahead. ‎

‎DAY 2.‎‎ We will trek to Laguna Churup at 4500m (14,763ft). The hike will offer great views of rolling hills and the higher peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. We will have the opportunity to dip our feet in the lake while enjoying a nice lunch before heading back to Huaraz. ‎

‎DAY 3.‎‎ We have an early start for a climb of Huarapasca at 4,420m (17,757ft), a lesser- climbed peak which offers sustained climbing at a moderate level-- perfect preparation for the trip ahead. ‎

‎DAY 4.‎‎ We make the 2-hour drive to Cebollapampa 3,900m (12,800ft) where we will make camp, followed by a hike to Laguna 69 situated at 4500m (14,763ft). ‎

‎DAY 5.‎‎ Rest/Acclimatization ‎

‎DAY 6‎‎. We pack up and head to Yanapaccha 5,460m (17,910ft), making camp at the edge of the glacier. ‎

‎DAY 7.‎‎ We take an active rest/acclimatization day reviewing skills and getting ready for our summit attempt. ‎

‎DAY 8.‎‎ We have an early start for our attempt at Yanapaccha. The day begins with moderate climbing followed by a few steeper sections of snow and ice to gain the summit. We return to our glacier camp, pack up, and make our way back to camp at Cebollapampa. ‎

‎DAY 9.‎‎ We take a rest day in preparation for our move to Chopicalqui basecamp. ‎

‎DAY 10.‎‎ We head out to Chopicalqui 6,345m (20,811ft), making our first camp on its rocky moraine. ‎

‎DAY 11. W‎e weave our way through glacial terrain and slopes up to 40 degrees to reach our second camp situated at 5400m (17,716ft).

‎DAY 12. ‎‎ Our summit attempt features sections of steeper and exposed climbing mixed with stunning views along the SW ridge of Chopicalqui. Afterwards, we make our way back down to our first camp. ‎

‎DAY 13.‎‎ Contingency/weather day. ‎

‎DAY 14.‎‎ We head back to camp at Cebollapampa and after a well-earned meal we pack up and load the bus back to Huaraz for showers and a celebratory dinner.‎