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Yerupaja

Yerupaja

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A very high mountain in the Peruvian Andes that is the second highest in Peru
  • proper noun
: Yerupaja
  • The snow-capped summit of Yerupaja is visible from miles away in the Cordillera Huayhuash.

Examples

  • Climbers from around the world travel to Peru to attempt an ascent of Yerupaja.

  • Many climbers dream of reaching the summit of Yerupaja.

  • Yerupaja is known for its steep slopes and challenging technical routes.

  • Have you ever seen Yerupaja from a distance?

  • Yerupaja is known for its steep slopes and challenging technical routes.

  • Climbers from around the world travel to Peru to attempt an ascent of Yerupaja.

  • The snow-capped summit of Yerupaja is visible from miles away in the Cordillera Huayhuash.

Surface Forms

Yerupaja main

Etymology

Yerupaja is likely from the local Quechua word yuraq ('white'), so a helpful way to remember it is to picture a 'white peak'. That's why the name fits one of Peru's tallest, snow-covered mountains.