Our Burrows

Huaraz, climbing Mt. Urus

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November 18th 2007
Current Location: Cusco, Peru My time in Huaraz went by much faster than I would have liked. I was only in the city a day before I found my self drinking beer with a local trekking guide, Edgar, planning out a hurried two day trek through the Ishinca Valley with the ultimate goal of summiting Mt. Urus. Urus stands at just under 17,800 ft and while it is not considered a technical climb, Edgar w ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more