Category: Cusco

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

Cusco Zero

May 22, 2025

Thursday, May 22San Blas, Cusco2.44 miles270′ ascent209′ descent It’s a fitful night of sleep. Struggle and unrest. No air. I’m out of breath. It’s gotta be the room. It can’t be the elevation because I was absolutely fine when I arrived nine days ago. I’m used to the early wake-up routine and try to force … More Cusco Zero