Sentences with phrase «hikes at the high altitude»

Since the week - long trek is so challenging, requiring many hours of hiking at high altitudes, tour companies often employ packhorses, and participants can even ride horseback.

The relaxed feel is perfect for those looking to mentally prepare for upcoming hikes at the high altitude or for some nice down time after days of hiking.

Not exact matches

«Royal LePagers from across Canada took on the challenge of raising $ 5,000 each to support local women's shelters along with preparing for the physical demands of hiking long days at high altitude.»

Christine Fiori spent years hiking the Inca Road, often covering five to 10 miles each day at high altitudes with equipment packed on donkeys and llamas.

«Royal LePagers from across Canada took on the challenge of raising $ 5,000 each to support local women's shelters along with preparing for the physical demands of hiking long days at high altitude.»

You obviously need good hiking boots and a warm jacket and sweater for the day at high altitude.

The 27 mile hike includes walking at high altitude for up to seven hours a day.

So, by the time we came to start the trek I wasn't worried about how well my body would cope with hiking at altitude (the summit of the Laguna 69 hike was 4600 metres above sea level); the only concern I had was that the experience would not live up to my (incredibly high) expectations.

The high altitude at Huayna Picchu is not as bad as Cusco, it might just take longer to hike up because you get out off breath faster

Layers: Most of your hiking days will be warm enough for short sleeves, but certain portions of each trek are at higher altitudes (especially during the Lares trek), so they will be colder.

Purchased an Inca Trail trip (4 strenuous hiking days at high altitude) from REI Adventures for four of us.