4 daysCourse High Mountain Technical Rescue And Helitactical Operations
Supplied by Peru Expeditions Tours
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 100
Guides
German, English
Overview
An innovative initiative by Socorro Andino Peruano transforms mountain rescue operations in Ancash through specialized helicopter training. This groundbreaking program, in collaboration with international experts, equips local guides and rescuers with advanced aerial rescue techniques, drastically reducing evacuation times from 48 hours to under 6. Participants will engage in rigorous training that emphasizes safety protocols and operational coordination, positioning Peru as a premier adventure destination with the highest safety standards. This project not only aims to protect tourists but also enhances the safety of local communities, making a significant impact on mountain rescue capabilities in the region.
Day by day itinerary
1May 23, 2026: Huaraz – Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Refresher⌄
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is an international certification in first aid for remote areas, designed for guides, rescuers, and adventurers. It is the most comprehensive course for wilderness first aid, preparing participants to handle medical and trauma emergencies when access to hospitals is limited or delayed.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Rubi
2May 24, 2026: Huaraz – Indoor Climbing Wall – Technical review and operational fundamentals⌄
Schedule: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Activities include the installation of the training center, technical equipment inspection, practice of knots, rope systems, and operational basics essential for safe mountain interventions.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Rubi
3May 25, 2026: Huaraz – Indoor Climbing Wall – Anchors, pulleys, and self-rescue⌄
Schedule: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Practical training on anchor systems, mechanical pulleys, and self-rescue techniques, with emphasis on efficiency, risk control, and team coordination. Conducted on an indoor wall and natural rock setting, simulating mountain conditions.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Rubi
4May 26, 2026: Huaraz – Nevado Mateo Glacier (4,900 m) – High-altitude glacier training⌄
Departure: 2:00 am Glacier progression, ice anchor installation, and crevasse rescue practice. Full training with Kong stretcher, from glacier extraction to evacuation point, including helicopter boarding exercises for casualty transport.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Rubi
5May 27, 2026: Huaraz – Nevado Mateo Summit (5,150 m) – Full-scale rescue simulation and official closing⌄
Departure: 2:00 am Comprehensive rescue simulation with stretcher from the summit, glacier and rock descent, arrival at evacuation base, and helicopter extraction in the Punta Olímpica area, one of the most strategic in the range. Official closing at 8:00 pm in Huaraz, with certificate ceremony, presence of local authorities, and joint evaluation of the learnings.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Rubi
What's included
- ✓Starlink satellite internet
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Some technical rescue materials such as ropes and main equipment
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓International Mountain Rescue Instructors
- ✓STRETCHER FOR HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS
- ✓Oximeter, First Aid Kit, Radio, Blood Pressure Monitor, Oxygen
- ✓SKEDCO STRETCHER
- ✓CERTEG BAG HYPERBARIC CHAMBER
- ✓Private transportation as outlined in the itinerary
Not included
- ✕Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- ✕International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- ✕Travel accident and health insurance
- ✕Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Good to know
Starts: The meeting will take place at the main office: Address: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 475 – 2nd Floor, Huaraz – Peru
Ends: The meeting will take place at the main office: Address: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 475 – 2nd Floor, Huaraz – Peru
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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