Record SL-837024 · Wikidata Q3875087
Copa
Copa Grande, Pamparaju, Chucushcaraju or Carhuacatac
No list classifications
Elevation
6,188
m
20,302 ft
Prominence
2,907 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
9.2697° S,
77.4812° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaNevado Copa (possibly from qupa, a Quechua word for the mineral turquoise and the turquoise color) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches about 6,188 metres (20,302 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Asunción Province, Chacas District, and in the Carhuaz Province, Marcará District, south-east of Hualcán. Its territory is within the Peruvian protection area of Huascarán National Park and is part of the Cordillera Blanca. Lake Allicocha lies south-east of Copa while Lake Lejiacocha is located to the south-west of the mountain. Legiamayo River originates from mount Copa, in the area nearby Lake Lejiacocha.
First ascent
Date
1932
09/26/ - Erwin Hein and Erwin SchneiderNeate, Jill (). Mountaineering in the Andes. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre, 2nd edition
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicos | 5,325 m | S 195° | 2.8 km |