Record SL-837044 · Wikidata Q829688
Alpamayo
Shuyturaju
No list classifications
Elevation
5,947
m
19,511 ft
Prominence
524 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
8.8789° S,
77.6536° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAlpamayo (possibly from Quechua allpa earth, mayu river, "earth river") or Shuyturaju (possibly from Ancash Quechua huytu, shuytu oblong, slim and long, Quechua rahu snow, ice, mountain covered in snow) is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Alpamayo Creek originates northwest of it. The Alpamayo lies next to the slightly higher Quitaraju.
First ascent
Date
20 Jun 1957
Günter Hauser, Berhard Huhn and Horst Wiedmann
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jancarurish | 5,578 m | N 353° | 1.6 km |
| Quitaraju | 6,036 m | SW 212° | 2.0 km |
| Tayapampa | 5,657 m | N 350° | 2.8 km |
| Pumapampa | 5,582 m | SW 228° | 4.2 km |
| Tawlli Qaqa | 4,800 m | SW 204° | 4.6 km |