Uruashraju facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Uruashraju |
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 Uruashraju
Location in Peru
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,722 m (18,773 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1-1966 via W. ridge, S. buttress: S. ridge-1975: N.W. face-1982. |
Uruashraju is a tall mountain in the Andes mountain range in Peru. It stands about 5,722 meters (18,773 feet) high. The mountain is located in the Ancash Region of Peru.
Uruashraju is also known by another name, Verdecocha. Both names have interesting meanings. "Uruashraju" might come from the local Quechua language. In Quechua, urwa means infertile or a corn plant without a cob. Rahu means snow or a snowy mountain. So, it could mean "infertile snowy mountain."
The name "Verdecocha" comes from Spanish and Quechua. Verde means green in Spanish. Qucha means lake in Quechua. So, "Verdecocha" means "green lake." This name might come from a nearby lake.
Where is Uruashraju Located?
Uruashraju is found in the Cordillera Blanca. This is a part of the Andes mountains. The mountain is in the Ancash Region of Peru.
It is located in two different provinces:
- Huaraz Province, in the Olleros District.
- Huari Province, in the Chavín de Huantar District.
Uruashraju is surrounded by other important natural features. It lies south of Huantsán mountain. It is also east of Cashán and Shacsha mountains. To its southeast, you can find Lake Tararhua, which is also called Lake Verdecocha.
Climbing History
People have climbed Uruashraju many times. The first time climbers reached the top was in 1966. They used the west ridge and south buttress routes. Later, in 1975, climbers used the south ridge. In 1982, the northwest face was climbed.
See Also
In Spanish: Uruashraju para niños
