Leavin’ on that Llama Train to Lima
The coolest llama train I ever saw was the first llama train I ever saw. It was in Peru’s Colca Canyon (one of the world’s deepest) in July, 1996. Specifically, the second day of a five day hike I was Read More …
Tag: Hiking in Peru
My “Wild” Gear List: What I carried in 1996
With all the hullabaloo in the hiking community about Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, I couldn’t resist sneaking in at least one post with “Wild” in the title. 😉 Truth be told, this list is just a fun exercise to see how much Read More …
Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit is one of South America’s premier multi-day treks. Turquoise lakes, high altitude passes, hot springs, towering snow capped peaks; all packed into a compact range that measures only 30 km (18.6 mi) long and 15 km Read More …
The Town of Chiquian
The first multi-day trek of my recent trip was a 5 day circumnavigation of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Prior to beginning the circuit, I decided to overnight in the little visited mountain town of Chiquian. Gorgeous setting, great variety of street Read More …
A Lake called 69
The day after arriving in Huaraz, Peru, I met a sprightly 83 year old local woman by the name of Dolores. We struck up a conversation about trekking, and upon hearing that I planned to do a day hike to Read More …
Peru Revisited
Just arrived home after spending the past five weeks in Peru. It was my second visit to the Andean nation and the first time I had been back since 1996. Whilst that previous journey was focused more on interests such Read More …
Tarptent Prototype
On an upcoming trip to Peru, I’ll be taking along a prototype from Henry Shires at Tarptent. Weighing in at just over a pound and a half (including stakes), the front end is similar in design to the Tarptent Contrail. Read More …
Santa Cruz Trek | Cordillera Blanca, Peru, 1996
Distance: 31 miles (50 km) Note: The trail was approximately 62 km when I did it in 1996, however, it has since been shortened due to the opening of a major road through to the popular Llanganuco lakes area. Average Read More …
Kuelap | Peru, 1996
Distance: 7.5 miles (12 km) Avg. Time: 5 hr return Start / Finish : Tingo The closest sizable town is Chachapoyas. There are regular buses that run between here and Tingo. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. I arrived in Read More …
Quebrada Honda | Cordillera Blanca, Peru, 1996
Distance : 29.2 miles (47 km) Avg. Time : 3 days Start / Finish : Marcara / Vicos – Chacas From Huaraz there are regular bus services to both trailheads. From Marcara you can either walk or hire private Read More …
Colca Canyon Trek | Peru, 1996
Distance : 60 km Avg. Time : 4 – 5 days Start / Finish : Cabanaconde – Andagua Both trailheads are accessible by daily bus services from Arequipa. Season : May to early October. Maps / Info : Three IGN Read More …