Day walks for altitude acclimatisation – Huaraz by Kathy Jarvis on 5th February, 2016 Altitude acclimatisation in Huaraz Andean Trails’ owner Kathy Jarvis, writes about altitude acclimatisation and day walks out of Huaraz, northern Peru. She writes: Fly into Cusco, Huaraz, Quito or La Paz and you’ll notice the altitude. Try running up the hotel stairs and you’ll wonder what happened to your fitness, and how you will …
Life as a Mountain Guide in Peru by Kathy Jarvis on 15th August, 2014 A mountain guide’s tale Rodolfo Oropeza shares his life story, from shepherd to top Peru mountain climbing guide, in this week’s fascinating, true life blog: Rodolfo writes: “When I was a school student, I always wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer and I was not interested in the mountains because they were …
Top 10 things to do in Huaraz, Peru by Kathy Jarvis on 21st March, 2013 Huaraz: Top 10 things to do Here we look at the Top 10 things to do in and around Huaraz, Peru. Huaraz is Peru’s famous trekking capital and is nestled between the stunning mountain chains of the Cordillera Blanca and Negra. Andean Trails’ owner and founder Kathy Jarvis was very much inspired by this region …
