Chachani
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| Chachani | |
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 Chachani in 1988 |
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| Elevation | 6,057 metres (19,872 ft) |
| Location | Arequipa, Peru |
| Range | Andes |
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| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Easiest route | Scramble with possible snow/ice |
Nevado Chachani is the highest of the volcanoes near the city of Arequipa in southern Peru. Its name means “skirt” in Quechua, and a female character is normally attributed to the mountain in local legends.
Because of the very low precipitation in the Arequipa area, Chachani does not have a permanent ice cap or glaciers. The ascent to the summit is therefore non-technical, and can be attempted by inexperienced climbers. Climbing Chachani is popular with tourists, and many tour agencies in Arequipa offer guided trips to the summit, though the altitude is considered challenging for those who are not fully acclimated.
The mountain is normally climbed from its northern side, which is reached by four-wheel drive vehicle, turning off from the main highway near Pampas Cañahuas. Base camp is at approximately 5,200 metres. Climbers cross the face of adjacent mountains El Angel and Fatima before ascending to the summit of Chachani itself.
[edit] References
- Siebert L, Simkin T (2002-). Volcanoes of the World: an Illustrated Catalog of Holocene Volcanoes and their Eruptions. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-3, (http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/).
- Chachani on SummitPost
- The volcano Chachani
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