Yuraq Janka

* Includes two large color maps of the mountains and the region

This detailed climbing guide to the Andean region of Peru covers geology, glaciations, snow and ice conditions, weather and climate, access, as well as sources and references. The mountain route descriptions are detailed in sub-regions, from Champara in the north to Caullaraju in the south. The guide also includes information on the mountaineering history of the area, local customs, and high altitude medical problems.

Author: John Ricker
192 Pages, 978-0-930410-05-6
American Alpine Club Press 10/31/1997