Safety and Altitude: Why a Certified Guide is Vital at 5,000 Meters
Trekking in the Peruvian Andes is an experience of a lifetime, but it is also one of the most physically demanding environments on the planet. Destinations like the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) or Palccoyo sit at altitudes exceeding 5,000 meters (over 16,400 feet). At these heights, the atmospheric pressure is nearly 50% lower than at sea … Read more