Ocshapalca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ocshapalca |
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Ocshapalca (on the left) and Ranrapalca (on the right), the Llaqa Glacier and Llaqa Lake
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| Elevation | 5,888 m (19,318 ft) |
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 Ocshapalca
Location in Peru
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| Location | Ancash, Peru |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
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| First ascent | 1-1965 via N. ridge: S. face-1979: S. face (new route)-1989. |
Ocshapalca is a tall mountain in the country of Peru. It is part of the Andes mountain range. This mountain is about 5,888 meters (or 19,318 feet) high. That's almost 6 kilometers straight up!
The name Ocshapalca might come from the Quechua language. Uqsha means "high altitude grass." Pallqa means "bifurcation" or "division into two parts." This name probably describes the mountain's shape or its surroundings.
Where is Ocshapalca?
Ocshapalca is located in the Ancash Region of Peru. It is in the Huaraz Province. The mountain sits right on the border between two districts: Independencia and Tarica.
This mountain is part of a special group of peaks called the Cordillera Blanca. The Cordillera Blanca is a very high mountain range. It is known for its many snowy peaks and glaciers. Ocshapalca is found between two other mountains. Hatunkunka is to its west, and Ranrapalca is to its east.
Climbing Ocshapalca
Climbing a mountain like Ocshapalca is a big challenge. It requires special skills and equipment. The first time someone successfully climbed Ocshapalca was in January 1965. They used the North ridge route.
Later, in 1979, climbers found a way up the South face. A new path on the South face was discovered in 1989. These climbs show how skilled and brave mountain climbers can be.
