ACSP 2013 Peru Expedition Application.pdf - American Alpine Club

American Climber Science Program
2013 Peru Expedition Application
Send Applications to:
John All, PhD, JD
Email (preferred): mt.clim8@gmail.com
or
US Mail: 407 Sumpter Ave.
Bowling Green, KY
42101
Phone: (270) 791-1993
Due: April 5, 2013Note: Applications
will be considered in the order
received – an application is not complete until the $350 deposit is
received by the American Alpine Club – even if a student scholarship is
sought. Please attach a copy of your receipt to your application.
Contact Information: (Some details are required by the Peruvian
Government for our research permit in Huascaran National Park).
Applicant Name (as on Passport):
Preferred Name:
Mailing Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Skype address:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Emergency Contact Email:
Passport Number:
Passport Country:
Birthday:
Professional Affiliation:
AAC Member Number:
AAC Section Affiliation:

Please attach a ‘headshot’ photo and an action photo of yourself for
potential use on the ACSP website to this application.
Experience and Skills: Please use as much space as necessary to fully
answer these questions. (Note: We know that not everyone will have
experience in all of these areas, we are looking for a blend of talent on
the expedition –climbers, scientists, and people who want to help with
conservation in the Cordillera Blanca).
Mountaineering Experience: Please include mountain/route name,
location, highest elevation, and year - and please be most detailed about
your climbing over the past few years. Include (in order of importance)
expedition mountaineering, alpine ice, ski mountaineering, alpine snow,
multi-pitch ice, and multi-pitch rock climbing.

Please indicate if you have advanced skills with photography, web design,
first aid, rescue, videography, or use of a GPS.
Science Experience: Please provide a description of your environmental
science or engineering experience.
Preferred Dates: – see full details for each Trip in the Expedition
Schedule (Note: Participants are expected to arrive early in Huaraz to
begin acclimatization and it is preferred that participants climb in at least
two of the valleys to maximize the experience):
Open – All Participants
Trip 1: Ishinca Valley: June 9 – June 19
Trip 2: Quilcayhuanca to Cojup Valley: June 22 – July 1
Trip 3: Llanganuco Valley: July 5 – July 14
Trip 4: Ishinca Valley: July 17 – July 27
Trip 5: Llanganuco Valley: July 29 – August 5
Experienced – Acclimatized and Experienced Mountaineers only (NOTE:
These trips will only occur if a sufficient number of qualified climbers are
available. They are only available to well qualified applicants and final
decisions for participation will be made in Peru by the expedition leader

ased upon fitness and skill.) Participants on these trips must go on one
of the ‘Open’ trips above for acclimatization.
Trip 6: Ishinca Valley: June 9-19
Trip 7: Alpamayo (5947 m) and Quitaraju (6025 m): June 22-30
Trip 8: Llanganuco Valley Huandoy Group Enchainment: July 5-12
Trip 9: Huantsan Traverse (6395 m): July 17-26
Trip 10: Huascaran Norte – ski (6664 m): July 29-Aug 4
Trip 11: Chinchey Traverse (6309 m): Aug 7 -17
Contact John All (mt.clim8@gmail.com) for schedule questions.
Costs:
Each 10-day Trip (see dates above) with potentially two or more peaks
available will cost $975. We recommend that people participate in at
least two consecutive Trips (i.e. 3 weeks) ($1950). Participant costs are
capped at ($2900) for three or more Trips. If time is available, we
encourage people to consider staying for the entire 9-week expedition.
(Note: Donations are being sought for student research scholarships. If
you are a student who has a specific research project for the expedition,
please contact us at mt.clim8@gmail.com for more information.
Scholarships are only available to those who have paid the deposit and
are committed to the expedition).
Payment timing: A deposit of $350 is due with each application and is
only refundable if you are not chosen for the expedition. The first half of
the payment is due April 15. The remainder of the costs are due by May
15. Expedition Costs are potentially tax-deductible and you will receive a
receipt of donation to the American Alpine Club (please consult your tax
professional for tax advice).
Expedition costs should be donated to the American Alpine Club –
Climber Science Peru Expedition 2013:
Online: (americanalpineclub.org/donate) – use the dropdown menu to
select the Climber Science Peru Expedition 2013
Phone: American Alpine Club - (303-384-0110)
Covered Costs: (Note: the expedition begins in Huaraz, Peru and
participants are required to get to Huaraz on their own. However, our
expedition logistics firm – La Cima Expeditions (cafeandino@hotmail.com)
can provide assistance with booking hotels in Lima, buses to Huaraz etc.
at little cost depending on assistance required.)
Costs covered by your expedition fees:
National Park Research and Climbing permits

Accommodations in Huaraz (shared room with up to 4 people)
Expedition Cooks
Expedition Food
Cook and dining tents
Burro transport (when available)
Transportation to all trailheads
Group climbing gear (ropes, snow/ice protection)
Basic crevasse rescue and mountaineering training
Experienced climbers to guide each rope team
Basic technical training to use the science equipment
Basic Medical Equipment
Emergency Satellite phone (note: not for personal calls)
Costs NOT covered include:
Food and personal activities in Huaraz
Individual porters, if needed
Individual climbing gear and clothing
Personal sleeping gear and tents
Tips for cooks and guides