Need hiking advise for Peru (1 Viewer)

[Adam B]

I'm planning to hike the Inca trail in Peru sometime next month. Its a 4 day hike with 3 overnights on the trail and the Peruvian government mandates all hikers go with a guide. I'm curious if anyone here has done anything similar and if they can offer any advice. I'm mainly interested in what I would need to wear/bring on such a trip. Apparently it will be the wet season when I am there (late March/early April)so afternoon downpours are likely and the peak altitude on the trail is 13,000 feet.

Thanks

 

[James T]

You can always watch Raiders of the Lost Ark and get Indy's gear. Even though it's hot there, he wore a jacket in Peru b/c of the bugs. But since you're 13,000 feet above, maybe you'll need it anyway. Other than that, I'm clueless about Peru.

 

[Gary Seven]

Bring lemon to help chew those coca leaves.

 

[Aurel Savin]

A good friend of mine has just returned from there. He had a blast hiking.
Yes, coca leaves and coca tea are a big thing to get you adjusted to the altitude.
As far as the weather, not too sure, but will try to find out from him.

 

[Max Leung]

Get your vaccinations done first!

Oh, and you can read this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...l/-/074320011X

 

[Adam B]

Ahh, that does remind me I need to get Yellow Fever vaccination. Thanks to the others.