Andrés, Jerry, and Nathan are going for the summit of Alpamayo (5,947 m/19,512ft) tonight. The native language of Perú is Quechua. Alpamayo in Quechuan signifies: Alpa:Earth and Mayu:River. May the continual energy of the Earth River flow though them as they climb tonight!
The French Direct Route leads out from the glacier, over a significant bergshrund, and onto the steep, beautiful SW face of Alpamayo. The team will endeavor the climb of 50-70 degree ice for many continuous pitches, to top out on the glorious summit pyramid.
Wishing them a safe and sweet journey, hasta el cumbre! Hopefully, the wether is just perfect. Looking forward to hearing from them on the descent tomorrow.
