Although somewhat unsung, Peru is one of the best trekking destinations in the entire world, rivalling even the Alps and Himalayas with its rugged, high-alpine...
Thanks to Peru's rich history and incredible diversity, it's possible to journey from a bustling metropolitan city on the Pacific Coast, through Cusco's cobble...
In terms of diversity, Peru is second to none— within a relatively small country, you can experience pumping surf beaches, golden deserts, dense cloud forest, ...
When people think of trekking destinations, it's usually the Himalayas or the Alps that immediately spring to mind. Flying somewhat under the radar, the Peruvi...
Once considered the spiritual and political heart of the vast Inca empire, Cusco (meaning "centre of the universe" in Quechua) is still one of the most vibrant...
For serious hikers and those hoping to discover unrivalled natural beauty in Peru, the 135km Huayhuash Circuit is one of the most spectacular alpine trekking r...
There is absolutely no high like coming off the trail after a long hike— dead-tired, covered in dirt, but with a feeling of accomplishment that almost makes yo...
Widely regarded as one of the best alpine treks in the entire world, the Huayhuash Circuit is a remote and impossibly scenic high-altitude route in Peru's Cord...
After camping at Yaucha Punta last night, I've got some real ground to make up on today's hike, the final leg of an incredible journey through the Cordillera H...
Hoping to get back on schedule after our short day yesterday, we set off from Huayllapa with the plan of climbing steeply to Huatiaq, further to Tapush Punta, ...
Although today's hike is quite short and lacks a lot of the previous day's dramatic scenery, it is incredibly dramatic and memorable in other ways. From our ca...
Deviating completely from the traditional Huayhuash Circuit today in favour of a scenic side trip, we spend the day exploring Quebrada Sarapococha and its surr...
Following a second ascent of Paso San Antonio for sunrise views, today's hike takes us up and over Paso Santa Rosa and down to Laguna Juraucocha for a spectacu...
Today's hike from Viconga camp, up Punta Cuyoc, and down to Cuyoc camp is surprisingly spectacular, close glacier views dominating the entire walk. Even more s...
Following a physically demanding day on the trail yesterday, we are all relieved to enjoy a relatively short and easy day up and over the Portachuelo de Huayhu...
