The Ishinca Trifecta y other tales of the Cordillera Blanca

Steepy · **Posted:** Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:58 pm

Cheers guys,
Just wanted to say that I kind of skipped a section that was super important in my decision making process, and that was the call to abandon the original plan of an attempt on Artesonraju. I figured that a trip into the Ishinca would afford more options, and being early in the season, company. I learned that an Argentine snowboarder had fallen to his death on Arteson during a recent season. Every time I had a view up that way, there were clouds over the peak, signaling continuous snowfall. The face on Arteson is a large starting zone. The chances were good I'd get up a ways and have to turn. Although the weather was forecast to clear up during the time of my trip, I made the tough call to go to the Ishinca instead, where weather had been better. This decision turned out to be a blessing and made the trip what it was.
Saludos to all and have a great season!

p.s. if anyone is in Utah and wants to get out for a tour give me a shout. Also will be guiding the best tours in the Wasatch and leading avy courses. Get in touch for more info!

ehcarley · **Posted:** Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:49 pm

Not sure how I missed this the first time around. Great TR and very inspiring!

HikeforTurns · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:43 am

Paramount:

Snurfer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:19 am

Fantastic! :clap:

SchralphMacchio · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:48 am

hall of fame bump ...

Chris, we need a Hall of Fame voting button!

hoglord · **Joined:** Sat May 29, 2010 9:59 pm **Posts:** 205

I second that. My partner at work, Marcos is Peruvian and I pick his brain daily. Just yesterday I was talking with my snowboard/mountaineering partner about a trip down there, and today, here's more motivation. Karmic. What a stud, what a creator, what a range.
As I said before :bow:

aliasptr · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:20 pm

Incredible TR. Inspirational and just mind blowing. Thank you so much for sharing- it must have been an amazing experience.

Glad it was bumped as I missed it the first time around and the second time around. I vote Hall of Fame as well. That would be a great forum.

snownskate · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:42 pm

Thanks for the rebumps, I missed the first time as well....such an inspiring TR, and a great read.

Side note, a hall of fame of TR's is definitely in order, would love to look through it when I needed some trip inspiration.

saign · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:39 pm

Great write up! And you've got some grande cohones sir! Rockin solo...Much respect!

Thanks for sharing

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