Author: Lionheart

Humboldt Redwoods Day 2: Wind, Wounded Knee Shuffle and Rumbling Trucks

June 12, 2025

Thursday, June 12Humboldt Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the SinkyoneStart: Grasshopper PeakStop: Bull Creek Flats Trailhead (West most starting location)10.41 miles740′ ascent3,710′ descent After watching the sunset, I crawl into my tent ready for some good sleep. Everything is a bit tilted so I shove a few pieces of clothing under the downhill edge of … More Humboldt Redwoods Day 2: Wind, Wounded Knee Shuffle and Rumbling Trucks

Humboldt Redwoods Day 1: Bull Creek Flats Loop and Johnson Camp to Grasshopper Peak

June 11, 2025

Wednesday, June 11Humboldt Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the SinkyoneStart: Bull Creek Flats Trailhead (western most starting location)Stop: Grasshopper Peak via Johnson Camp19.73 miles3,965′ ascent1,104′ descent I depart home after 7 am and pull into the Albee Creek Campground about 8:40 am. There is no one at the welcome booth and the campground host is … More Humboldt Redwoods Day 1: Bull Creek Flats Loop and Johnson Camp to Grasshopper Peak

Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo #2

June 1, 2025

Sunday, June 1Arcata Community and Sunny Brae ForestsUnceded land of the WiyotStart and Stop: West End Road Arcata Ridge Trailhead8.93 miles2029′ ascent2015′ descent2 hours 38 minutes 19 seconds I had been thinking about repeating the Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo and when I saw that the ART was going to be closed starting June 2nd, I … More Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo #2

Peru Gear List and Review

May 31, 2025

Peru 2025Tuesday, May 13: It Only Takes 4 Flights In 24 Hours To Get To Cusco, PeruWednesday, May 14: Cusco Land – San BlasThursday, May 15: Cusco – San Blas Walking Tour + Trail Prep Friday, May 16: Salkantay Day 1: Sweaty Humantay Lake, Chilled Lateral Moraine Terminus Lunch And A Pachamama Offering CeremonySaturday, May 17: Salkantay Day 2: … More Peru Gear List and Review

Chinchero Community Visit And Weaving Demonstration

May 28, 2025

Wednesday, May 28Start: Cusco 11,341′ (3457m)Via: Chinchero 12,320′ (3755m)Stop: Cusco 11,341′ (3457m)Cusco walk 2.1 milesChinchero walk 1 mileaverage O2 91% I sleep in until after 6 am. I awake well rested and am ready for another day of adventure. The plan is that Ronnie is going to pick me up at 9:30 am and we … More Chinchero Community Visit And Weaving Demonstration

Ausangate Day 5: 7 Lakes to Pacchanta, Suri Alpaca And Celebration Pisco Sour In Cusco

May 27, 2025

Tuesday, May 27Start: Laguna Pucacocha 15,265′ (4652m)Via: 7 Lakes RouteVia: Pacchanta 14,210′ (4331m)Stop: Cusco 11,152′ (3399m)4.2 miles146′ ascent1,165′ descent All the afternoon relaxation yesterday makes it hard to fall asleep and I toss and turn for quite a while. I make my nightly trek to the toilet tent and crunch through the thin layer of … More Ausangate Day 5: 7 Lakes to Pacchanta, Suri Alpaca And Celebration Pisco Sour In Cusco

Ausangate Day 4: Through Pampacancha Up The Jampa Gorge, Over Abra Khampa To Laguna Pucacocha Camp

May 26, 2025

Monday, May 26Start: Local Adobe Residence 15,207′ (4635m)Via: Pampacancha 14,655′ lowest point of trek (4467m)Via: Jampa CampVia: Abra Khampa 16,663′ (5079m)Stop: Laguna Pucacocha Camp 15,265′ (4652m)9.96 miles2,237′ ascent2,148′ descentAverage O260% acclimated to 15,266, 100% acclimated to 10,170 Per the usual, I get up once during the night to pee. Since we are camped inside, my … More Ausangate Day 4: Through Pampacancha Up The Jampa Gorge, Over Abra Khampa To Laguna Pucacocha Camp

Ausangate Day 3: Back Across Warmisaya, Alcatauri Gorge Descent, Palomani Pass to Adobe Residence

May 25, 2025

Sunday, May 25Start: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)Via: Abra Warmisaya Pass 16,184′ (5018m)Via: Ausangate Camp/Residence ~15,300′ (4663m)Via: Abra Palomani Pass 16,761′ (5109m)Stop: Local Residence 15,207′ (4635m) 8.81 miles2,414′ ascent3,001′ descentAverage O2 84%55% acclimated to 15,207′, fully acclimated to 9,514′ I fall asleep before 9 pm and crunch through the snowy hail layer to the toilet tent … More Ausangate Day 3: Back Across Warmisaya, Alcatauri Gorge Descent, Palomani Pass to Adobe Residence

Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm

May 24, 2025

Saturday, May 24Start: Pucacocha 15,214′ (4637m)Via: Abra Apacheta 16,184′ (4933m)Via: Abra Warmisaya 16,462′ (5018m)Via: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)Via: Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores 16,532′ (5039m)Stop: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)8.18 miles3,103′ ascent2,480′ descentO2 87%46% acclimated to 15,768′, fully acclimated to 8,694′ I fall asleep about 8:30 pm. I resist as long as possible before I … More Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm

Ausangate Day 1: Upis Qocha, Roaming Alpaca Herds, Chirping Viscacha And Pucacocha Camp

May 23, 2025

Friday, May 23Start: Cusco 11,384′ (3458m)Via: Tinqui, Upis 12,766′ (3891m)Stop: Pucacocha 15,214′ (4637m)7.48 miles1,860′ ascent1,243′ descentO2 average 86%42% acclimated to 15,214′, fully acclimated to 7874′ It’s closer to 10 pm than 9 pm when I finally fall asleep. My alarm goes off at 3:30 am and I snooze it for 10 minutes. Despite the short … More Ausangate Day 1: Upis Qocha, Roaming Alpaca Herds, Chirping Viscacha And Pucacocha Camp