Ancohuma

Ancohuma
Elevation	6,427 m (21,086 ft)
Prominence	1,957 m (6,421 ft)
Listing	Ultra
Location
Ancohuma La Paz Department, Bolivia
Range	Cordillera Real, Andes
Coordinates	15°51′12″S 68°32′27″W / 15.85333°S 68.54083°W / -15.85333; -68.54083Coordinates: 15°51′12″S 68°32′27″W / 15.85333°S 68.54083°W / -15.85333; -68.54083
Climbing
First ascent	June 11, 1919 by Rudolf Dienst and Adolf Schulze
Easiest route	Glacier/snow climb (PD/AD)

Ancohuma is the third highest mountain in Bolivia (after Sajama and Illimani). It is located in the northern section of the Cordillera Real, part of the Andes, east of Lake Titicaca. It lies just south of the slightly lower Illampú, near the town of Sorata.

Despite being higher than Illampú, Ancohuma is a gentler peak, with less local relief, and it is a somewhat easier climb. The peak was first climbed in 1919, by Rudolf Dienst and Adolf Schulze. Their route, still the easiest, climbs the southwest face, and is rated PD (not very difficult). Other routes exist on the northwest ridge and the west face.^[1] Depending on the route desired, the mountain is approached either from the west or from the northeast; each approach requires two to three days from Sorata.

References

1. ^ Yossi Brain, Bolivia: a climbing guide, The Mountaineers, 1999, ISBN 0-89886-495-X; pages 18, 100-103.