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Course on High Mountain Technical Rescue and Helicopter Operation

By Peru Expeditions Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,650 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location
  • Huaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Asociación Socorro Andino Peruano - Peruvian High Mountan Rescue Team
    • 477 Avenida Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga
    • 02001, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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Course on High Mountain Technical Rescue and Helicopter Operation
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Starting time: 12:00PM
Price details
$2,650.00 x 1 Adult$2,650.00
Total
Price is $2,650.00
Until Mon, Feb 2

What's included, what's not

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    Starlink satellite internet
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    Some technical rescue materials such as ropes and main equipment
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    International Mountain Rescue Instructors
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    STRETCHER FOR HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS
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    Oximeter, First Aid Kit, Radio, Blood Pressure Monitor, Oxygen
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    SKEDCO STRETCHER
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    CERTEG BAG HYPERBARIC CHAMBER
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    Private transportation as outlined in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
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    Travel accident and health insurance
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    Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
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    Personal expenses
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    Luggage insurance and trip cancellation

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: May 21, 2026: Huaraz – Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Refresher
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Rubi
Huaraz
  • 10h
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.
Day 2: May 22, 2026: Huaraz – Indoor Climbing Wall – Technical review and operational fundamentals
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Rubi
Huaraz
  • 10h
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.
Day 3: May 23, 2026: Huaraz – Indoor Climbing Wall – Anchors, pulleys, and self-rescue
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Rubi
Huaraz
  • 10h
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.
Day 4: May 24, 2026: Huaraz – Nevado Mateo Glacier (4,900 m) – High-altitude glacier training
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Rubi
Huascaran National Park
  • 15h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Day 5: May 25, 2026: Huaraz – Nevado Mateo Summit (5,150 m) – Full-scale rescue simulation and official closing
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Rubi
Huascaran National Park
  • 15h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Huaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Asociación Socorro Andino Peruano - Peruvian High Mountan Rescue Team
    • 477 Avenida Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga
    • 02001, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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