Tag: Vinicunca

Peru Adventure – Day 4 Hiking Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)

August 2, 2016

To reach the summit we had about 125 yards of the steepest incline we’d faced yet, it was daunting but the adrenaline and excitement of reaching the Rainbow pulled me up to the peak. I was struggling hard on this morning’s trek but it was such a sweet relief to finally make it to the summit, I had a new energy … More Peru Adventure – Day 4 Hiking Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)

Peru Adventure – Day 3 Hiking the Highlands

August 1, 2016

The summit of this pass was 16,900 ft altitude and I felt every foot of it. At the top of the incline we could finally view the astonishing Ausangate glacier and lakes. Leslie took a great photo capturing the glacier with all 3 lakes at the foot of the mountain, and although I wouldn’t say it suffices for being there, it evokes all the feelings of making it there – breathlessness, awe, chilling winds, accomplishment, joy, pride, etc. … More Peru Adventure – Day 3 Hiking the Highlands