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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

Cusco Land: San Blas

May 14, 2025

Wednesday, May 14Lima to Cusco, Peru1.28 miles431′ ascent378′ descent After 4 flights and 24 hours of travel, I touch down in Cusco. I make a quick trip to the baño where you have to grab a square of toilet paper from the small dispenser at the door. It’s a small airport and my checked bag … More Cusco Land: San Blas

Trillium Falls Lady Bird

July 4, 2024

Thursday, July 4Redwood National State ParkUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe11.63 miles2,000′ ascent2,067′ descent In an effort to beat the holiday masses, we depart from the Elk Meadow/Davison Road trailhead just after 9 am. There are only a few cars in the parking lot and the trail is quiet. We fork off of the Davison … More Trillium Falls Lady Bird