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End of Huayhuash trek (Day 8)After hiking for 8 days at altitudes mostly exceeding 4,000 metres, the end of Huayhuash trek, Peru, does deliver on all the promises that…Sep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024
Published inDigital Global TravelerFace changes at high altitudes (Huayhuash trek, Day VII)How the body reacts to long exposures to high altitudes and how the mind (might) wanderAug 31, 2024Aug 31, 2024
How steep can a mountain be? (Huayhuash trek, Day VI)Getting out of bed seems like a heavenly experience. Huayllapa looks more inviting in the morning that last night when we ventured in its…Aug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2024
Published inDigital Global TravelerThe most difficult day — Sliding down into the abyss (Huayhuash trek, Peru, Day V)I finally slept well. At these altitudes, and I am at 4,500 metres, sleep is not always easy to find. Tumbling out of the tent, I see a…Jul 31, 20243Jul 31, 20243
Published inEngageCordillera Huayhuash Meditation (Day IV)Around 2 o’clock in the morning, I stumble out of my tent, not being able any longer to contain my urge to pee. The camp has been pitched…Jul 13, 2024Jul 13, 2024