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South America / Peru / Pilanco
Record SL-837030 · Wikidata Q13190278

Pilanco

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Elevation
5,150 m
16,896 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
8.8288° S, 77.6850° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Pilanco (possibly from the Ancash Quechua word for dam,) is a mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,286 metres (17,343 ft) high. It is located in Yuracmarca District, Huaylas Province, Ancash. Pilanco lies northeast of Santa Cruz, northwest of Alpamayo and east of Millwaqucha. Los Cedros Creek flows along its southern slopes, receiving the name Alpamayo in that section.

First ascent

Date
1966
Pilanco N: 1- via S. ridge from col
Source · wikipedia

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Tayapampa 5,657 m SE 134° 4.1 km
Qulluta 4,716 m NE 55° 4.8 km