Quitaraju

Quitaraju[1][2][3] or Kitaraju[3] (possibly from Ancash Quechua kita dam,[4] Quechua rahu snow, ice)[5] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 6,040 metres (19,816 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Santa Cruz District.[6] Quitaraju lies north of the Santa Cruz Creek and the lakes named Ichiccocha, Jatuncocha and Quitacocha, between Santa Cruz in the west and Alpamayo in the northeast.

Quitaraju
Caraz I and II (on the left), Quitaraju and Alpamayo (visible behind the clouds) and Artesonraju (on the right)
Highest point
Elevation6,040 m (19,820 ft)
Coordinates8°53′41″S 77°39′46″W
Geography
Quitaraju
Peru
LocationAncash, Peru
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca
Climbing
First ascent1936, E. Schneider, A. Awerzger

References

  1. Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-928777-57-2.
  2. Peru 1:100 000, Corongo (18-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  3. Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. p. 61. ISBN 9780953608720.
  4. Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish
  5. babylon.com rahu - s. snow; ice; mountain with snow
  6. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaylas Province (Ancash Region)
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