Attacked by a Pack of Peruvian Mongrels

Attacked by a Pack of Peruvian Mongrels

by | Jul 12, 2014 | Travel

FROM: Mompiche, Ecuador Have I mentioned I got attacked by a pack of dogs? It must have slipped my mind. It happened my first day in Huaraz, which was essentially the first day of this whole experience. On the recommendation of the hostel manager, I went on an...
7-Day Alpamayo Circuit Itinerary

7-Day Alpamayo Circuit Itinerary

by | Jun 28, 2014 | Hiking

Alpamayo Circuit This is my third post on my Alpamayo Circuit trek. Check out the first two here: Part 1: One Great Trek Down, Six to Go Part 2: So You Want to Hike the Alpamayo Circuit? This post provides track notes for trek, whoch combines the Alpamayo Basecamp...
So You Want to Hike the Alpamayo Circuit?

So You Want to Hike the Alpamayo Circuit?

by | Jun 20, 2014 | Hiking

Alpamayo Circuit Information on the Alpamayo Circuit is fairly difficult to find abroad. I found most of my information in Huaraz, the major departure point for trips into the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash. Read on for information on how to plan a similar trek...
One Great Trek Down, Six to Go

One Great Trek Down, Six to Go

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Hiking

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

by | Jun 8, 2014 | Hiking

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...