First descents of mountains are normally the preserve of celebrity mountain guides and pro-skiers. And, as time goes on, there are less and less first descents left to ski. Now, though, there’s a chance to join Rémy Lécluse for the 'First Ski Descent of Yayamari' (6049m) in the Peruvian Andes. Rémy Lécluse is a professional High Mountain Guide, based in Chamonix, France. He has 20 years’ guiding experience world-wide, and over 500 extreme descents under his belt. Now, Mountain Tracks are offering a small group of recreational skiers and mountaineers the chance to join him for this 21-day trip at the end of May.
...Rémy’s proposed route of ascent and descent is the NW route which is technically similar to a Mt Blanc ascent (via the Gouter ridge) with a maximum gradient of 35°-40°. As such the trip is suitable for anyone with previous ski touring experience - Haute Route, Ski Mont Blanc or similar - and familiarity with basic mountaineering skills.
For more information and to register your interest contact:
Chris Parks:
chris@mountaintracks.co.uk and see:
http://www.mountaintracks.co.uk/summer/expeditions/yayamari