Overview
- The prohibition took effect on December 24 and runs until March 31, 2026, covering all snow, ice and mixed ascents on both authorized and unauthorized peaks.
- The order applies to tour operators and individual visitors, while conventional hiking to sites such as Llanganuco and Laguna 69 remains open.
- Inaigem assessments report rapid glacier retreat, new crevasses, ice caves, unstable cornices and forming lakes that raise the risk of avalanches and collapses.
- Huascarán Park has 25 rangers enforcing the restriction with potential administrative sanctions, and officials will reassess conditions with the option of extending the ban if risks persist.
- Tourism leaders acknowledge the safety rationale but warn of income losses for local guides and operators and propose mitigation such as promoting alternative destinations.