The hike up to Laguna Churup was one of my favorite day trips in Huaraz. You will get an abundance of incredible views and some much needed practice for Huaraz’s more challenging treks. Best of all, you’ll be back in Huaraz by lunchtime. Laguna Churup is conveniently located only an hour from Huaraz, making it… Read More The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Laguna Churup in Huaraz, Peru
At 5,150 meters (16,900 feet) above sea level, Huascaran National Park’s Nevado San Mateo is a challenging but attainable way to cross off a 5,000 meter summit off of your list. The variety of terrain and stunning views from the summit make it an excellent option for the adventurous traveler going through Huaraz. It is… Read More The Complete Guide To Summiting Nevado San Mateo in Peru
As a backpacker with a love for all things outdoors, Huaraz was like paradise to me. This region of Peru has mountain ranges that will rival any across the world. Sparkling lagunas, snow-capped summits, multi-day treks, Huaraz had me on my feet chasing views nearly every day of the week. The Cordillera Blanca and Huascaran… Read More Where To Stay in Huaraz, Peru
Let me start this off by saying that this hike is not for the faint of heart. I struggled monumentally on this hike and consider myself to be a pretty avid hiker. Laguna 69 lies at 4,600 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), meaning that the altitude, weather, and conditions can all play a big… Read More The Complete Guide to Hiking Laguna 69 in Peru
The majestic Mount Huron stands proud and tall. It’s just tall enough to qualify as one of Colorado’s magnificent 14ers but it was definitely tall enough to kick my ass many times over. It barely scrapes past the 14,000 foot mark, ranking as the 2nd shortest of those 53 mountains. It peaks at just 14,006… Read More Huron Peak: Complete Guide to Hiking This Overlooked 14’er
Close to Antigua, a little over an hour’s drive away depending on the traffic, is the less physically imposing but still pretty cool Volcan Pacaya.… Read More Hiking Volcan Pacaya near Antigua, Guatemala
The wide open road. Alone time. Complete control over what music you get to play in the car. Going on a road trip alone can be one of the best adventures you can take. You don’t need to cater to anyone besides yourself, which means you can leave as soon as you want. You can… Read More Solo Road Trips: Things You Need To Know Before Embarking
Let me start this guide off with how serious you will need to be about hiking Acatenango. I was running low on time in Guatemala, and Sunday would have been the last possible day for me to camp at Acatenango overnight if I wanted to catch my flight out of Guatemala. I had my mind set on doing it,… Read More Complete Guide To Trekking Volcan Acatenango: Everything You Need To Know
So… my out-of-shape self impulsively decided that it would be a good idea to go on the five-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. And despite the struggles, it was beyond amazing. The Salkantay Trek is the top alternative for travelers who couldn’t be bothered to book the Inca Trail several months in advance but still… Read More The Crash Course Guide to the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu