Tag: Llama

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

Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu

May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20Start: Phuyupatamarca 12,040′ (3670m)Via: Wiñaywayna 8694′ (2650m)Via: Intipunku Sun Gate 9005′ (2745m)Via: Machupicchu 7972′ (2430m)Stop: Aguas Calientes 6693′ (2040m)7.41 miles1,114′ ascent4,879′ descentO2 average 89%100% acclimated to 6939′ and fully acclimated to 7217′ In an effort not to have to get up in the middle of the night, I make a late trip to … More Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu