Alpamayo (possibly from Quechua allpa earth, mayu river, "earth river") or Shuyturaju is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Alpamayo Creek originates northwest of it.

References

  • Alpamayo on Summitpost
  • Expedition to Alpamayo - numerous photographs
  • French Young Expedition to Alpamayo - photographs and good topo
  • Landscapes of the Soul - An Australian climber's stunning photos of climbers on the Ferrari Route, and his 1987 ascent/descent of the more difficult French Route.
  • Climbing Alpamayo 2007 ascent of the French Direct route, including many photographs
  • French blog post on the ascent - photographs and ascension story