Alpamayo

Áncash Department · Peru

Alpamayo, Peru
Photo: Brad MeringBaltimore, MD, United States, Copyrighted free use via Wikimedia Commons

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May to September
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A fluted pyramid of ice in the Cordillera Blanca, often celebrated as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Its steep, ridged southwest face is a coveted objective for experienced climbers.

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