Artesonraju

Artesonraju
Artesonraju and neighbouring peaks as seen from summit of Nevado Pisco.
Elevation	6,025 m (19,767 ft)
Location
Artesonraju Ancash, Peru
Range	Cordillera Blanca
Coordinates	08°57′S 77°38′W
Climbing
First ascent	E. Hein, E. Schneider (August 19, 1932)
Easiest route	Snow/ice climb

Artesonraju, also referred to simply as "Arteson", is a distinctly pyramidal mountain peak located in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, a part of the Peruvian Andes, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of the town of Huaraz. It is one of many prominent peaks located within the boundaries of Peru's Huascarán National Park.

There are two main climbing routes. The first one runs along the north ridge from the Santa Cruz ravine (a terrific trek in itself), and the second crosses the southeast face starting in Parón lagoon. This path demands good ice climbing technique, as there is a grade of about 50 degrees for well over 600 vertical meters. Access to the second route begins in the city of Caraz at an altitude of 2,256 metres (7,402 ft), and from there proceeds upward another 2,000 meters along a 32-km dirt road to Lake Parón. A path along the lake's north shore brings climbers to the Base Camp at 4,250 metres (13,944 ft).

Artesonraju - Ancash, Peru

The summit ridge of Artesonraju is well known for its fragility; special care must be taken as there is an unusually high chance of avalanches at the start of the climbing season here.

During August, the windiest month, the peak tends to form a "wind shield", so extreme caution must be taken, especially if temperatures are below zero.

It has been suggested that Artesonraju is the mountain depicted in the live-action Paramount Pictures logo, its summit ringed with 24 or 22 stars.

External links

• A photo of Artesonraju