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Alpamayo: Schellens & Team Reach Llama Corral

Today we made our first steps towards Alpamayo. After an early start from Huaraz we drove north for about three hours with the entire Cordillera Blanca Range glistening in the morning light. Truly spectacular. After reaching Cashapampa, we disembarked from our van, met our cook and helped load the donkey with our gear for the trip. Finally the whole expedition starts. Excitement was high as we began our approach to base camp. The first hour and a half of the hike was up steep switchbacked terrain after which it mellowed and became a gradual meandering trail up the Santa Cruse Valley. Our camp tonight is called Llama Corral, 12,300 feet, and about halfway up the valley. Tomorrow we should reach base camp by early afternoon. The team is doing very well, everyone is climbing strong, staying healthy, and excited for what's to come. Thanks for following along with us! RMI Guide Geoff Schellens and the Alpamayo team

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I’m glad you guys are doing well…. However, I would like like to hear more about the DONKEY!!!  PHOTO PLEASE!
HAVE FUN…STAY SAFE!!!  Sending lots of love and WARM WISHES from the 100 degree San Joaquin valley!

Posted by: Patty Stenderup on

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