Record SL-837021 · Wikidata Q3928021
Quitaraju
No list classifications
Elevation
6,036
m
19,803 ft
Prominence
776 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
8.8945° S,
77.6635° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaQuitaraju or Kitaraju (possibly from Ancash Quechua kita dam, Quechua rahu snow, ice) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 6,036 metres (19,803 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Santa Cruz District. Quitaraju lies north of the Santa Cruz Creek and the lakes named Ichiccocha, Jatuncocha and Quitacocha, between Santa Cruz in the west and Alpamayo in the northeast. Its slopes are within the Huascarán National Park.
First ascent
Date
17 Jun 1936
- Arnold Awerzger and Erwin Schneider
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpamayo | 5,947 m | NE 32° | 2.0 km |
| Pumapampa | 5,582 m | SW 241° | 2.3 km |
| Tawlli Qaqa | 4,800 m | S 199° | 2.6 km |
| Jancarurish | 5,578 m | N 15° | 3.4 km |
| Tayapampa | 5,657 m | N 8° | 4.5 km |
| Millishraju | 5,510 m | W 270° | 4.9 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitaraju Trek | lwn | 10.5 km | — |