July 22, 2011 View Larger Map IMG Guide Kelly Ryan checked in from Peru this morning and reported that everybody (and their luggage) made it to Cuzco in one piece. They battled long lines in Lima but once on the airplane they were awarded views of the Andes and Salkantay which had just been dusted […]
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Trek Wraps Up
May 2, 2011 The Machu Picchu group finished their trek yesterday with a tour of Machu Picchu and then descended to the town of Aguas Calientes for a well deserved check-in to their hotel after four days on the Inca Trail. They report the trek was harder than they had expected, but all kept up […]
Machu Picchu Team Doing Well
April 29, 2011 We got a call from our Machu Picchu team down in Peru yesterday afternoon. They reported that they had a tough day yesterday trekking from the trailhead (7872ft.) up to their camp at Llullchapampa (11,808ft.). The rain didn’t help with the trekking but it sure cooled things down in the evening. They […]
Lots Of Moving Parts These Days
March 24, 2011 We’ve got a lot of moving parts these days with several programs getting started over the next couple weeks. Next up are: Everest, Lhotse, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp Treks, Whitney, Denali Prep Seminars and Machu Picchu. That covers 2 U.S. States, 3 countries on 3 continents. Not too bad. Keep these programs […]
Machu Picchu Trek Wraps Up
August 26, 2010 Phil called via sat phone from Agua Calientes, where the team enjoyed the night cleaning up after their successful trek. After some last minute shopping this morning, they will hop a two-hour train heading towards Cusco, then connect with their private bus to finish the trip. A great end to a great […]
Machu Picchu Down And Resting
August 25, 2010 Phil called in to report all is well in Peru. Today the walk on the trail came to a narrow flight of stone steps leading upwards into a small stone structure. This is Intipunku, and through the rectangular doorway, they could see the ruins of Machu Picchu. From Intipunku, a pathway led […]
Last Pass Before Machu Picchu
Phil called in at 1:30pm Peru time. They were just crossing the third and final pass of the trek, ready for the big long downhill stretch in to camp for the night. The final leg today should take them just a couple more hours. All are doing well and the weather is good. They are […]
Over The First Pass – Onto The Second…
Phil called in at 1:40 pm Peru time to check in. Everybody’s doing great. They just topped over Abra de Huarmihuanusca (Dead Woman’s Pass) at 13,769 feet and are headed to camp 2 for the evening. Tomorrow the trail climbs steeply up the opposite side of the valley wall, towards the second pass, Abra de […]
Machu Picchu Over Dead Woman’s Pass
August 23, 2010 Phil called in late yesterday (they’re plus 2 hours in Peru) to report that all is well. It was a touch cloudy yesterday which kept the temps nice and cool. They enjoyed some Incan ruins along the way, a nice big lunch and a huge dinner in the evening. A great day […]
Touring The Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
August 22, 2010 Phil checked in late yesterday afternoon to report that their weather has been perfect (lets hope that didn’t jinx them) for their tour of the Sacred Valley. They spent last night packing and re-organizing their gear near the jumping off point for the 3.5 day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu […]