Nevado Mismi — Source of the Amazon — June 2023 Summit Report
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Conditions
- Weather
- Dry season in the Peruvian Andes. Cold nights, warm sunny days. Crystal clear visibility — the Andes stretched endlessly.
- Snow
- Mostly dry scree and rock. Some old ice patches on south-facing slopes.
- Temperature
- -12°C to 10°C
- Wind
- Moderate 15-25 km/h, picking up in the afternoon
Elevation Profile
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Nevado Mismi — Source of the Amazon — June 2023 Summit Report¶
Nevado Mismi holds the distinction of being the ultimate source of the Amazon River — the longest river in the world begins as a trickle of meltwater from this mountain. Our trek combined the summit with a visit to the Amazon source marker on the western slopes. The high-altitude desert landscape of the Colca Canyon region provides stunning backdrop. Condors soared above us during the entire approach.
Trip Overview¶
Mountain: Nevado Mismi (5597m) Date: June 12, 2023 Duration: 3 days Party Size: 5 Outcome: Summit
Conditions¶
Weather: Dry season in the Peruvian Andes. Cold nights, warm sunny days. Crystal clear visibility — the Andes stretched endlessly. Snow: Mostly dry scree and rock. Some old ice patches on south-facing slopes. Temperature: -12°C to 10°C Wind: Moderate 15-25 km/h, picking up in the afternoon
Difficulty Assessment¶
Technically straightforward — a high-altitude hike over volcanic terrain. The main challenge is altitude and remoteness. The approach from Chivay requires arranging local transport.