The Cordillera Blanca Guide *

This book introduces the traveller and the non specialist to climate, geology and geography of this magnificent mountain range. The Cordillera Blanca is the largest snow covered mountain range of the tropics, a unique landscape indeed. Through a didactic presentation of the geology of the Andes and of the Cordillera Blanca, travellers learn about the landscapes they travel through. The guide also includes detailed descriptions of eight classic routes going into Cordillera Blanca, providing information on the logistics to reach the place, main features of the site, its geology and landscapes. Mountains inspire humanity to spiritual aspirations. However, they are very fragile ecosystems. Through this book we can explore in one of the most beautiful places on earth what is a mountain. The author has led innumerable expeditions to this region with students from the University of Amsterdam, presenting us in this guide the gift of his great knowledge, experience and love for mountains.