A Quick & Dirty Guide to the Cordillera Blanca Traverse

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In the summer of 2014, I put together a traverse of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. One of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountain ranges, to the best of my knowledge, it was the first time that such a trek had Read More …

Cordillera Blanca Traverse – Stage 3 – Pitec to Chavin

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At a Glance Distance: 46 miles (74 km) Time: 3 days Start:  Pitec Finish: Chavin   Stage 3 Notes Day 11 Upon arriving back at the Pitec trailhead, I met a park ranger by the name of Pedro. Pedro the Read More …

Cordillera Blanca Traverse – Stage 2 – Pompey to Pitec

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Distance: 65 miles (105 km) Time: 5 days (including a rest day in Huaraz) Start: Pompey Returned to the CBT via a colectivo minibus from the town of Chacas. Finish: Pitec From Pitec, I got a 1 hr ride down Read More …