OUR TEAM AT APUANDES

OSWALDO RICHARD FRANCISCO COPITAN

Richard was born in Huaral city 2 hours before lima their father are from callejon de huaylas from Huaraz city Richards fathers lived many years in huaral an after they back to huaraz .Richard studied primary an high school in the school national la Liberdad from Huaraz city after the school Richard went to the army FAP( Aier force from peru) after the army Richard back to Huaraz and started to work guiding since 2000 he work for many agency travel and adventure knowing many places like cordillera blanca and cordillera Huayhuash and many places from Peru Richard founded and directs ApuAndes Since 2008 and he started to study for tourism guide Richard is an official tourism guide and specialized on mountaineering.Richard went to study English and French in the language center of university he speak fluent English and French Richard has considerable experience in tourism sector business and organizing trekking and climbing groups and is our business general manager He has a wide knowledge about the trekking circuits and mountains that the ranges as Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash offer us for trekking and mountaineering activities. He also guides full day tours related to culture and adventure such as: sport fishing, rock and ice climbing, bridge jumping, canyoning, etc. Richard know many mountains such us:
Huascaran, chopicalqui, tocllaraju, alpamayo, quitarraju, pisco, vallunaraju, yanapaccha, urus, ishinca, yanapaccha , maparaju , andavite ,etc and cordillera Huayhuash.

LUCIO FOLIMAN ROJAS SANCHEZ

Business Partner and Operations Manager
Professional climbing & trekking guide UIAGM – Member of International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations*Member – Mountain Guides Association of Perú Certificate – Wilderness First Responder
Birthdate: 22 December 1982
Languages: English, Spanish,italy Quechua

Lucio foliman rojas sanchez he was born in callejon de conchucus he is the partner of the company, and began his career as a trekking and climbing guide at the age of 16 lucio started know the mountains with school of guides don bosco in the andes and uncles as a trekking assistant during school vacations, and later became a guide for trekking and climbing groups. Lucio is from the school of guides Don Bosco in the Andes of the operation mato grosso an also he received training & instruction from the House of Guides with Peruvian and international guide instructors. in 2010 became a qualified Professional International Mountain Guide – UIAGM.
He climbing many mountain such us: Huascaran,Alpamayo,quitarraju
Artezonraju,chopicalqui,tocllaraju,copa,urus,ishinka,pisco,vallunaraju,cayesh,maparaju yanapaccha,andavite,etc .and cordillera Huayhuash also he was climbing in Bolivia,Argentina,Chile y Ecuador.

HERNAN OROPEZA

Hernam is the older brother of our Orepeza family guiding trio. His mountain career started as a young boy, helping his father who is one of the most experienced porters and cooks in the region, and then as a porter and assistant guide until he became a UIAGM guide. Hernan is very friendly and always ready to help our clients with anything that they might need. You can expect to see him guiding treks and climbs, but also in the kitchen tent where he enjoys practicing his cooking skills.

SAMUEL FRANCISCO COPITAN

Samuel is the Bussines Manager and Accountant of the company and Richard’s brother. He made his studies at the university ( Santiago Antúnez De Mayologo – Huaraz). He likes mountaineering, trekking and climbing; he has been many times to Cordillera Huayhuash and Cordillera Blanca.
Samuel has worked over several places within peru such as cusco,Arequipa,puno,ica.,etc.

HECTOR CELMI HENOSTROSA

Hector is official tourism guide, counter of the company, mathematics teacher and electronic technician; responsible of the logistical support. He specializes in tourism activities due to his passion for the nature and exploration for the beauties that the mountains hide. Hector dedicates his self to mountaineering since his young age; he has long experience guiding mountaineering and trekking expeditions to Cordillera Blanca such as: Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo, Pisco, Vallunaraju, Urus, Ishinca; as well as mountains of cordillera Huayhuash.

MAXIMO ESPINOZA QUISPE

Maximo is mountain guide he studied in the school don Bosco in the andes maximo work with us may to September ,he started to work in the mountains very jung when he was in the hight school he climbing many mountains such us: Huascaran ,alpamayo,chopicalqui,tocllarju,pisco,vallunaraju,urus ,ishinca and he know very well the cordillera blanca and huayhuash.

LISST BERNUY GUERRERO

Lisst is the guide official of tourism and she and he help us with the logistical and she check all the expeditions of trekking and climbing she work guiding april to October,she know tre trekkings like: santa cruz trek, huayhuash trek, cedros- alpamayo churup lake,69 lakellanganuco,chavin ruins,pastoruri glasier,city tours,cordillera blanca,cordillera huayhuash lisst speak good enghish.

LIBNA COCHACHIN YAURI

Libna is the guide official of tourism she is very friendly and fun girl,she know tre trekkings like: santa cruz trek, huayhuash trek, cedros- alpamayo churup lake,69 lake,llanganuco,chavin,pastoruri,city tours ,cordillera blanca and cordillera Huayhuash libna speak enghish very well.

FREDY GONZALES VALVERDE

Fredy is guide official of tourism he started to work in tourism very jung whe he was in the hight school .fredy is very friendly and funy he know very well the cordillera blanca and cordillera Huayhuash he was many time in diferent trekkings such us :Santa cruz,huayhuash,cedros-alpamayo 69 lake,churup lake,etc.

ROGER SANCHEZ TORRE

Roger is an official trekking and mountaineering guide specialized on mountaineering. He has a wide knowledge about the trekking circuits and mountains that the ranges as Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash offer us for trekking and mountaineering activities. He also guides full day tours related to culture and adventure such as: sport fishing, rock and ice climbing, bridge jumping, canyoning, etc.
Roger has a proper mastery of the Andean language (Quechua), Spanish and English beside of standard abilities about WFA and rescue on mountain. And of course a single sense of humor.

CRISTIAN SILVA LINDO

Christian Since I was young, I perceived mountains as a great challenge that captivated my heart and soul with its strength and greatness. Today, many of them are a source of inspiration, wisdom and tranquility since they encourage me to conquer dreams and ideals. Reaching the summits are a challenge, since each personal objective is reflected with the success of each new conquest which fills me with great …pleasure and satisfaction which contributes to my personal development. In the mountains I learned to survive and triumph over danger and difficulties by overcoming moments of panic with carefully executed strategis split second decisions . in spite of obstacles, strong winds, storms or weather variations, we can overcome difficult times by drawing strength from within to ensure our safety and overcome any difficulties. Christian Silva Lindo

EDWIN LAZARO

Edwin is guide official of tourism he started to work in tourism very jung with his father when he was in the hight school he climbing many mountains such us :Huascaran,alpamayo,chopicalqui,tocllarju,pisco,vallunaraju,urus ,ishinca and he know very well the cordillera Huayhuash and speake good English.

EDGARD FREDY TORRES ALBINO

Hector is official tourism guide specialized in tourism edgar dedicates his self to mountaineering since his young age with his family ; he has long experience guiding mountaineering and trekking expeditions to Cordillera Blanca such as: Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo, Pisco, Vallunaraju, Urus,yanapaccha, Ishinca,and the famous trekking like santa cruz, and cedros – alpamayo and he know very well the cordillera Huayhuash.