Garganta Col — Huascarán Camp 1

 – Region: Ancash — PN Huascarán (between Huascarán Norte and Sur)

 – Elevation: 5400

 – GPS Coordinates: 9.118° S, 77.587° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2–T3 — marked trail access 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep (dry season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream/lake (treat all water) – Meals & food: No — cook stove required

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: PN Huascarán entry fee (PEN 30/day foreigners) | park.gob.pe

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: High camp on the Garganta col between Norte (6,664m) and Sur (6,768m). Summit bids for both peaks from here. Crevasse rescue skills essential.

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