Artesonraju facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Artesonraju |
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Artesonraju
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,025 m (19,767 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,772 m (9,094 ft) |
| Parent peak | Chacraraju |
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 Artesonraju
Location in Peru
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| Location | Ancash, Peru |
| Parent range | Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | E. Hein, E. Schneider (August 19, 1932) |
| Easiest route | Southeast Face Alpine Grade D (difficile/difficult) |
Artesonraju is a tall, pyramid-shaped mountain in Peru. It's part of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which is in the Andes mountains. You can find it near the city of Caraz. This amazing peak is about 6,025 meters (19,767 feet) high! It's also inside Huascarán National Park, a special protected area in Peru.
Artesonraju is famous for being a very challenging mountain to climb. Not many people reach its top because the routes are quite difficult. It's also well-known for inspiring the mountain in the Paramount Pictures movie studio logo!
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How Tall is Artesonraju?
Artesonraju stands at about 6,025 meters (19,767 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the highest mountains in the area. Its exact height can sometimes seem different in various maps. This is because it's hard to measure very tall mountains perfectly.
The mountain is also very "prominent." This means it stands out a lot from the land around it. Its prominence is about 2,772 meters (9,094 feet). Artesonraju is considered a "sub-system" of the larger Chacraraju mountain.
Climbing Artesonraju
Climbing Artesonraju is not easy. All paths to the top are rated as at least "D" (difficult) on the International French Adjectival System scale. This system helps climbers understand how hard a route is.
North Ridge Route
The main way climbers try to reach the top is the North Ridge Route. This path is rated D+. It follows the northern ridge of the mountain. The very first successful climb of Artesonraju happened on August 19, 1932. Two climbers, Erwin Hein and Erwin Schneider, used this route.
The conditions on Artesonraju can change a lot each year. This means the best way to climb the mountain might be different depending on the weather and snow.
Southeast Face Route
Another well-known climbing path is the Southeast Face Route, rated D. This adventure often starts in the city of Caraz. From there, climbers travel about 32 kilometers (20 miles) on a dirt road to Lake Parón.
After reaching Lake Parón, climbers hike along the lake's northern shore. This leads them to the Base Camp, which is at about 4,250 meters (13,944 feet) high. From there, they continue to a higher camp at 5,000 meters (16,404 feet). The final climb up the face of the mountain is long and challenging.
This route is famous among climbers in the Andes. However, due to climate change, it has become more dangerous. It often has difficult ice climbing sections. Climbers need good skills to tackle its steep slopes. The Southeast Face Route was first climbed on June 24, 1969.
Other Climbing Routes
There is a third, very difficult route called the South Ridge Route, rated TD+. This path is rarely used because it's so challenging. It was first climbed on June 24, 1969, by a team from Yugoslavia. Other routes have been climbed, but they are almost never repeated.
Climbers need to be very careful on Artesonraju. The top ridge can be fragile, and there's a risk of avalanches, especially early in the climbing season. August is often the windiest month, which can make climbing even more dangerous.
See Also
In Spanish: Artesonraju para niños
- Caraz (mountain)
- Sentilo
