PERU Climbing SCHOOL
CORDILLERA BLANCA, HUARAZ, PERU
June & July
15- Days
EXPLORE PERU
Upcoming TripS
July 1- July 15, 2027
Intermediate
From $6,850
| OVERVIEW |
Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is a captivating mountain range with an array of accessible five and six thousand meter peaks – there is no better place to learn the foundations of high altitude mountaineering!
Our Mountaineering School focuses on climbing two of the most classic peaks in the Cordillera Blanca: Yanapaccha (17,913’/5,460m) and Tocllaraju (19,797′/6,034 m). These mountains provide the perfect training ground to learn high-altitude skills, such as route assessment, roped glacier travel, crampon and ice axe use, and crevasse rescue. The primary goal of the Peru Climbing School is to use these two progressively more challenging peaks to equip climbers with the skills necessary to climb higher and more complex mountains with more self-autonomy.
| GALLERY |
| ITINERARY |
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FOOTWEAR
+Socks
UPPER LAYERS
+ T-shirt
For Colder Days Please Consider
BOTTOM LAYERS
GLOVES
BACKPACKS
+15-20L Climbing Backpack
+35-55L Crag Pack
ACCESSORIES
+Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Sun Hat
+Nalgene, Minimum 1.5L
+Climbing Snacks: 100 calories an hour!
EQUIPMENT
+Belay Device w/Locking Carabiner
+3 Additional Locking Carabiners
+120cm Sewn Sling w/ Non-Locker
+Autoblock Cord w/ Non-Locker
+Personal Anchoring System (Petzl Connect Adjust or similar)
Smile Mountain Guides can supply rock climbing gear, including helmets, harnesses, shoes, ropes, cams, slings, carabiners, and belay/rappel devices.
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AIR TRAVEL
The closest airport to EPC is Monterrery, MX. (MTY)
Viva Airlines offers direct flights in and out of Denver. Please be sure to check which ticket you’re purchasing and account for your baggage needs.Other airlines have flight options as well. We suggest making your reservation as soon as possible as these flights fill up quickly.
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We will have a private house at Leo’s. The amenities include 3 bedrooms (each with two single beds), two full bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, wifi, an air conditioner in the living room, a coffee maker, kettle, microwave, & some pans and dishes.
We will be able to walk to the climbing areas directly from Leo’s, so no vehicle is needed. Leo’s also hosts the best karaoke night in all of EPC!
+PREPARATIONS FOR EPC WITH SMILE + SUNRISE
Technical Experience
Basic technical climbing skills such as tying in and belaying are recommended. Multi-pitch climbing experience is recommended for this adventure.
Fitness
Moderate physical fitness is strongly recommended. Climbers should be able to hike and climb for approximately 6-8 hours while carrying a small pack. We encourage you to join if you confidently top rope 5.8 outdoors and 5.10- in the gym.
Our EPC Guide Team
Becca Droz & Meg Nickman, two female business owners and climbing guides with years of international climbing and guiding experience. They bring more than just knowledge of the rock — they foster an inclusive, empowering environment that encourages connection, confidence, and courage.
FAQ’s
Climbing in El Potrero Chico
The answers to our most commonly asked questions for El Potrero Chico.
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+Helmets
+Harness
+Shoes
+Small backpack
+Ropes and group technical equipment
Smile Mountain Guides does not provide the necessary clothing for comfort in a mountain environment.
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Smile and Sunrise focus on small groups and ratios that meet the professional standards of mountain guiding. These programs have a 2:1 ratio for multi-pitch days; we maintain this ratio for cragging and instructional days.
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Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.
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Please email meg@smilemountainguides.com & beccadroz@gmail.com for more information.