Peruvian- Middle Earth Huaraz is considered by many to be the trekking capital of Peru. A little town deep in the Andes, surrounded by seemingly encroaching mountain peaks glistening white with glacial blankets, Huaraz is a perfect base for countless treks, climbs and other crazy adventures. We arrived here after a brief stint on the dry, desolate coast, excited for altitude, new colours, and challenge. I spent the first day climbing some of the local climbing routes - certainly a challenge for the old muscles after 8 months with no climbing! The next day we set off on a four day trek through the mountains - guideless... donkeyless... alone and unassisted. Between us we carried a tent, fat sleeping bags, enough food for four days, a near-dead lighter, and piles of woolly things bought at the
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