Ishinca emerges between two spectacular gigantic massifs, Ranrapalca and Palcaraju. This mountain seems to rise shyly in the presence of such imposing company, but that does not mean it lags behind in beauty or difficulty. Located in the valley with the same name, it is a classic "acclimatization mountain", since it enables climbers to reach a high altitude in a short period of time by following a simple route. It should not be underestimated, however, since it also offers difficult routes on ice.
In terms of technique, the Ishinca peak, at 5,530 m. (18,138 ft.) , is characterized by offering a fairly simple ascent on any of its two ridges, either the Northwest or Southwest one. For this reason, it is recommended for individuals seeking to have a first contact with mountaineering. However, we should highlight that even these normal routes, on occasion, present certain difficulties. As motivation, consider that our effort will be rewarded with attractive views offered by its unperturbed summit, surrounded by impressive vertical walls and mountainous massifs, greatly surpassing it in size yet incapable of overshadowing its beauty. The MOUNTCLIMB TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE library indicates that this mountain was climbed for the first time in 1954 by an expedition including P. Baltazar, C. Fernández, C. Morales, M. Romero, F. Suazo, who approached it through the Ishinca and Yanaraju Valleys using the Southwest Ridge as the route chosen.
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