March 2009
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Machu Picchu Backpacking
Time for some Machu Picchu Backpacking! I’ll be leading Sol Fitness Adventures Inca Trail Trek: Machu Picchu, Peru trip this May. The plan is to spend three days in Cuzco at the beginning of the trip to acclimate. At an elevation of over 11,000 feet, the city has a reputation for vibrant culture, friendly locals ...read more
Add Gear Tester to the Qualifications
Attractive as far as river sandals go, the Ahnu Tilden II retails for $89.95. I made the switch to a covered toe sandal in preparation for my four-day hike through Utah’s Virgin River narrows. While the Tilden II did hide my chipping pedicure, the cute shoe was no match for the challenging terrain. The covered ...read more
Machu Picchu Backpacking
Anyone considering a Machu Picchu backpacking trip needs to consider the high altitude. This May I’m traveling to Peru to guide clients on Sol Fitness Adventures Inca Trail Trek, Machu Picchu, Peru. Naturally, I want to know how I should be training to prepare for the challenges of high altitude. Much research has been done ...read more
Machu Picchu Backpacking
Looking for a Machu Picchu backpacking trip? Welcome to Sol’s Inca Trail Trek: Machu Picchu, Peru. Sol Adventurers aren’t content to merely take the train. We’ll reach the ancient city the way the natives did, walking the Inca Trail in the High Andes with our Quechuan porters, exploring ancient ruins, eating Peruvian cuisine, and sleeping ...read more
