Cordilliera Blanca, November 2009
It was a very hard trek. We decided not to hire any porters or guides and do this 4-day trek on our own. Our backpacks were really heavy, as we had to carry camping equipment and all the food for 4 days. And this was our first trekking in over 6 months, which we spent on a slow and lazy travels. The highest point of the trek – 4850m above the sea level – was really hard to get to and I struggle a lot and almost quit a few times. The only thing that kept me walking were the views (and probably the fact that there was no other option but keep walking). The views were marvelous – snow covered peaks, beautiful lakes, blue sky and vivid vegetation – and I consider this 4-day trek in Cordilliera Blanca one of the best thing I have done during my travels.
This photo is indeed absolutely amazing! Good job for not giving up! I plan my trip to South America since couple of months and your careerbreak blog and this one are so inspiring and helpful! Thank you!
Great shot.
Great photo and post. I love the aspect of the hikers to the mountains. Albeit difficult it soundedlike an amazing experience. Well done.
Beautiful shots!! Ok, this is probably a stupid question — but do you have to bring a bear canister with you?
No bears in the Andes (or at least on this trek), so no need for bear canister :)
The Andes does look like heaven for Hikers, it looks amazing! I wouldnt mind walking in that scenery for a few day :)
I like the “there was no option but to keep walking.” That’s definitely a motivator! Great pic!!