Tag: MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP

HUARAZ TO AYACUCHO

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It seems like most cyclists end up staying in Huaraz for more time than they originally plan. There is a plethora of valleys and hikes to explore, the city has a certain ambiance if comfort with some great places to eat but not too touristy. We had made Huaraz a base for our short cycle ….  Read More

CYCLING THE 2ND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGE IN THE WORLD: CORDILLERA BLANCA

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Having most of our gear stored in Huaraz, Mike and I headed off to tackle 263 km’s over 6 days around the beautiful Huascarán mountain (the highest mountain in Perú) for a total of 5,446 m in overall elevation gain over 3 passes with a maximum elevation of 4,982 m at the top of Punta ….  Read More