Jirishanca
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Location
Overview
Elevation:
6,126m
/
20,098ft
Mountain Range:
Andes
Continent:
South America
Country:
Peru
First ascent:
1957
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Location
Description
Jirishanca is a notoriously difficult climb located in the Huayhuash Range in Peru. Its name translates as "Hummingbird Bill Peak", but is known also as 'The Matterhorn of the Andes' due to its pyramid shape.