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Chopicalqui
Chopicalqui or Chopicallqui (possibly from Huaylas Quechua Chawpi "center" kallki "ravine") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca area in the Andes of Peru. With a summit elevation of 6354 m above sea level it is one of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. It lies in Yungay Province, Ancash, between the mountains Huascarán and Contrahierbas.
Climbing
The standard climbing route is the Southwest Ridge, a moderate snow climb that is popular with climbers and can be crowded at times. It possesses a difficulty rating of PD+/AD- on the French System for grading alpine routes but deep snow on the summit slopes causes most failures for parties attempting the ridge. Other established climbing routes include the following:
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