Peru in March

[Godwin-Austin]

Flying into Lima in late march. What is the skiing like in the andes then? If there isnt much snow, has anyone been? what would you reccomend...definetly can afford to drive a bit, and we would prefer to do it on the cheap...again, any ideas would be great - thanks

[Superstar Punani]

If there isnt much snow, has anyone been? what would you reccomend...definetly can afford to drive a bit, and we would prefer to do it on the cheap...again, any ideas would be great - thanks

Oh there's shitloads of snow in Peru.
I would recommend a dance with the White Lady

[rideit]

PM me, I operate a mt. bike tour company in Peru, I can give you some good beta. There are no resorts, and the snow line generally is above 15,000 feet, or more. Must have solid trekking/multi day climbing skills for any consistent snow. What kind of gear are you planning on bringing, and are you proficient in crevasse-bergschrund-glacier management?
Oh, and even though Punani is immersed in the nuances of a common stereotype, there is probably more blow easily available in Vail and Telluride than in Huaraz...but it WILL be cheaper and more pure in La Sierra.
Habla Me.

[extreeski]

No, but chew the coca. It'll get you up the hill

It'd be great to have coca leaves to chew when booting up the king or skinning up someplace.

[juicy]

When in Peru, I have had the best luck purchaseing peruvian marching powder from columbians.

March is the wet season, supposedly there tends to be more snow, and the more technical climbs are considered not to be in climbing condition. Never been there in march, but i bet easier peaks like pisco or ishinca might still be safe enough to offer a sweet high altitude descent.

Brad Johnson has a nice
guidebook for the cordilerra blanca. Good information on peaks, routes, approaches, and other general info.

Its a sweet place to be, you should check it out.