Tag: Laguna Pucacocha

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