Andes Trip in November

[Scott P]

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.

[price1869]

When are you expecting commitment? I'd definitely like to go, and I speak espanish and can get around in SA pretty well. I just don't know exactly where my life will take me in the next 6 months.

[Mtnman1830]

Oh Oh Oh I would go
How long of a trip are you planning on?
Sounds fun. Doubt I could make it, with work and parenthood...

[Scott P]

How long of a trip are you planning on?

I will be there only two weeks, November 10-24, but anyone who wants could leave earlier or stay later.

[Sombeech]

You dog, that sounds awesome. Wish I could go.

[vamedtech]

I would truely love to do this. I'll have to see though. I've thought many times about doing something like this. Finances would be the major issue but maybe I could swing it.

[Scott P]

Just in case anyone is interested:

There are many possibilities, but here is one possibility.

November 11 (morning)

We all meet in Arequipa at a chosen hotel or hostel (there are actually many fairly nice hostels to stay at for $5 a night-Peru is cheap!).

The rest of the day can be spent shopping, packing, visiting the city sites, or whatever.

November 12-21

Colca Canyon: Colca Canyon is one of the two deepest canyons in the Western Hemisphere and is 11,500 feet deep and filled with both ancient ruins and many interesting cultures that live in the bottom of the canyon. There are also many high waterfalls and hot springs in the canyon.

No roads penetrate the canyon

[vamedtech]

Now I know what I want for Christmas this year. This sounds awesome.

[Scott P]

Bumping this up. Looks like two more people can go if interested.

Looks like cost will be around $400-500 plus airfare.

[Mtnman1830]

Still thinking serious, just don't want to travel alone. Yes I am a

[tanya]

What an awesome trip this would be!

[Mtnman1830]

-BUMP-

Did anyone go? How was it? I didn't see a TR or Pics...

[Scott P]

How was it? I didn't see a TR or Pics...

Late perhaps, but here you go. I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.summitpost.org/trip-repor...s-in-Peru.html