Category: South America

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Hiking Laguna 69 in Peru: A Complete Guide

Laguna 69 trek is a very popular hike near Huaraz, Peru.  The hike itself is 7km one-way (14km there and back).  Brett and I completed this hike on May 18, 2019! The views of the lake were incredible and the hike itself was very enjoyable!  If you are looking for a one-day hike in Peru,…
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Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit Without a Guide – 9 Day Trek

Brett and I proudly completed the Cordillera Huayhuash (pronounced “why wash”) circuit without a guide on May 28, 2019!  We completed this trek independently in 9 days!  112km, 54 hours and 6 minutes hiked, and 8 mountains climbed reaching past 5000m!  In this blog I will share what the Cordillera Huayhuash is and why it…
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Complete Packing List: Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Without a Guide

Since you are reading this blog, I’m assuming you are wanting to take on this Cordillera Huayhuash without a guide!! With this being said, you have to remember that you will have to carry everything you need on your back.  Our bags seemed quite heavy (especially on day 6 and 7!) so keep this in…
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Cordillera Huayhuash circuit without a guide

Day by Day: Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Without a Guide – 9 Day Trek

In my previous blog, I wrote about how Brett and I completed the Cordillera Huayhuash circuit without a guide. I touched on what Huayhuash is, why it is so remarkable, and the basic information that you should know!  In this post, I will describe each day of the hike to give you a better idea…
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