One Great Trek Down, Six to Go

One Great Trek Down, Six to Go

Alpamayo Circuit The Alpamayo Circuit, the first of the 7 trails, is done. I just got off the trail and now I’m back in Huaraz. Recovering…otherwise known as eating anything I can get my hands on. This hike was one of the best experiences of my life. The...
Independent Trekking on the Huayhuash Circuit

Independent Trekking on the Huayhuash Circuit

This is Part 2 of my circuit trek around Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash. Catch up on the first post here: The Second Best Trek in the World* —————————— Planning a trek in Peru is difficult for those...
The Second Best Trek in the World*

The Second Best Trek in the World*

* That’s the Huayhuash Circuit according to everyone in Peru. From my experience over the last nine days, they might just be right. Apparently Americans don’t spend enough time in South America. I came across a lot of info about Alpamayo when I...
Sidetracked on the Way to the Cordillera Blanca

Sidetracked on the Way to the Cordillera Blanca

The Peruvian Andes are even more of a hiker’s paradise than I’d imagined. Fortunately, I have a flexible schedule. In Lima, I visited the South American Explorers club in Miraflores (Pro tip: Confirm the address online before you go. Both of my guidebooks...