In June, Rob MacCallum and Doug Bartholemew (both Ireland) made the first recorded ascent of Cerro Cruzjasa (5,039m) by its northwest ridge. The non-glaciated peak is located in the Sisaypampa Valley, which neighbors Nevado Salcantay (6,279m). The route contained two pitches of moderate-difficulty rock climbing, but was largely ridge scrambling on volcanic rock. They called the climb Condor Ridge (450m) and descended to the north via scree and grass slopes.

Gerry Galligan, Ireland