We are doing Cusco to Macchu Picchu
2006-10-03 11:56:09 · 10 answers · asked by aky1968owls 2 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Peru
dont take a hiking pole. these are frowned upon as some damage the trail.
buy a bamboo pole off one of the locals at km 82 before you start the trek.
warm clothes its very cold at night.
before you book check the size of the group you will be going in, my girlfriend and I hiked it in december 05 and were the only people in the group which was great, we did see groups of 20 or more which doesnt really appeal to me.
As long as you are in a good state of health there is no need to do any training for it.
You will be walking at altitude and no amount of training at sea level can prepare you for that.
When you reach the sun gate early on day 4 it will be one of the best moments of your life.
its an amazing experience, you will love it.
2006-10-03 19:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by AndyThompson76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist and make sure your teeth are OK. Get fit before you go, seriously fit, but build up slowly. Go walking wearing a 50lb-70lb rucksack while training, when you take it off you'll feel as though you're walking on air. (Re: earlier comment, start off with 20lbs and build up). Get your diet sorted out, lots of carbohydrates. Wear in your walking boots for weeks before hand, not one pair but two, and forget the salt tablets. Why do people think you need them. It's rubbish.
2006-10-03 12:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 04:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by reeves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take trekking poles, they make a huge difference. Respect the local cultures, dont spew any religious nonsense at them.
2006-10-03 11:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by Phil S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure they trains are not on strike! Only one train up (unless you plan to start trekking from the very bottom)
2006-10-03 12:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by Glasshopper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the charity money paying your airfares and expenses too?
Why not do something a little closer to home, and then you will have even MORE money to give to charity?
2006-10-03 12:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
respect local cultures, take time to intergrate with the locals, take salt tablets, and have a lot of fun, enjoy the trip xx
2006-10-03 12:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by shiloh6662001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Pal. I think you ought to pay your own way. I bet you work for the government.
2006-10-03 13:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water, take lots of pictures and as you take your trek upload them onto a website so people can follow you on your journey,
and
Good Luck
2006-10-03 12:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by wmjlytle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have watched 'extreme dreams' on bbc2 last week, they went there, it was amazing, only 100 people have ever done that trip and survived
good luck
2006-10-03 12:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋