Scott P
03-28-2007, 07:02 AM
Not sure which section of the forum to post this.
Just in case anyone might be interested:
If anyone is interested in some fairly high altitude peaks, I am leading a trip to Peru in November. If anyone from 14ers.com wanted, they would be welcome to come. I imagine total cost including airfare out of Denver or SLC will be in the $1400 range.
We will be doing a long llama supported trek through the Colca Canyon followed by an attempt of Ubinas (5672 meters/18609 feet) and Pichu Pichu (5664 meters/18583 feet).
Colca Canyon is over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and has interesting cultures in it. There are lots of Inca Ruins scattered about.
The peaks are non-technical, but very interesting volcanoes in the desert. Pichu Pichu was climbed by the Incas and they left ruins on the mountain, plus used to sacrifice kids up there. Ubinas is very active, but can still be climbed and approached.
This will be my 8th trip to South America, so I generally know how to get along and around down there. I'll be happy to organize everything. The only catch is that I'm bringing my son and am hoping a few more adults will come along for safety (if not, we'll just get a guide for all of it). We'll have to go slow for acclimatization anyway, so it won't be a burden.
Just in case anyone might be interested:
If anyone is interested in some fairly high altitude peaks, I am leading a trip to Peru in November. If anyone from 14ers.com wanted, they would be welcome to come. I imagine total cost including airfare out of Denver or SLC will be in the $1400 range.
We will be doing a long llama supported trek through the Colca Canyon followed by an attempt of Ubinas (5672 meters/18609 feet) and Pichu Pichu (5664 meters/18583 feet).
Colca Canyon is over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and has interesting cultures in it. There are lots of Inca Ruins scattered about.
The peaks are non-technical, but very interesting volcanoes in the desert. Pichu Pichu was climbed by the Incas and they left ruins on the mountain, plus used to sacrifice kids up there. Ubinas is very active, but can still be climbed and approached.
This will be my 8th trip to South America, so I generally know how to get along and around down there. I'll be happy to organize everything. The only catch is that I'm bringing my son and am hoping a few more adults will come along for safety (if not, we'll just get a guide for all of it). We'll have to go slow for acclimatization anyway, so it won't be a burden.