Peruvian Andes
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Peruvian Andes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). Location of Joe Simpson’s 1985 climbing accident, used as a non-polar example of the phenomenon.
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is 8,900 kilometres (5,500 mi) long and 200 to 700 kilometres wide and has an average height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
Who talks about Peruvian Andes on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Peruvian Andes; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Third Man Syndrome | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Peruvian Andes mentioned alongside?
Located here: Joe Simpson