Camping in a remote spot — far from any other people — I took off for about 45 minutes wearing only my hiking shoes.
Nude hiking, also known as naked walking or freehiking, is a sub-category of the modern form of social nudity. More popular in Europe than anywhere else.
Personally, I didn’t particularly enjoy hiking naked. And have not yet been tempted to try it again.
But if you want to know more, there’s an article on Planet Nude that explains the benefits:
BUT — it’s a challenging walk in a region of Tasmania exposed to harsh weather conditions. There are no huts along the track. Track conditions are often difficult. Walkers must be fully self-sufficient, well-equipped and experienced.
Salcantay, Salkantay, or Sallqantay (in Quechua) are all commonly used.
Salcantay’s proximity to Machu Picchu makes this trek to the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes) a better alternative to the oversubscribed Inca Trail.
Krista loved the adventure. But definitely found it challenging.
The longer you have in advance to acclimatize to altitude, the better.
If planning on Salcantay, research the hike in advance.
Not mentioned in this video are the biting insects. They are not always a nuisance — but for me they were the biggest consideration. I had them on the trail. And at Machu Picchu.
During the summer months, temperatures along the trail can exceed 45 °C (113 °F) leading to risk of heatstroke and dehydration. Most people walk the trail during winter when the days are cooler.
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Now that Nepal required you hire a guide for almost all high altitude treks, Peru might offer the easiest logistics for similar independent adventures.
Of many great options in Peru, we like the Ausangate Circuit best. You can side trip to the Rainbow mountain, if you like. And nearby Red Valley. AND Red Lake.
Megs from Wisconsin has traveled over 70 nations. Here’s how she trekked Ausangate independently.
Mileage: Around 45 Miles, depending on route
Difficulty: Extremely Difficult
The Ausangate trek without a guide is extremely difficult due to the trail’s remoteness, altitude, and being unmarked. Additionally, the weight of carrying all your gear and food for at least 5 days
This high-altitude trek in Peru never dips below 14,150 feet (4,000m)
The weather can change fast at this altitude and there are risks associated with doing the trek guided or not. NEVER HIKE ALONE
Duration: 5 – 7 Days
The most popular time to hike Ausangate is between the months of April to October. Peru has two main seasons, dry and rainy. In general, dry season is from May to October, while rainy season is from November until April. …
The altitude of the Ausangate trek is insane. Remember, this trek never drops below 14,000 feet!
Many of the passes are grueling and top out at over 16,000 feet. The mountains are Apus, or Gods, to the Indigenous, so go in with the mindset of respecting them. By the way, the mighty mountain of Ausangate is a staggering 20,945 feet (6,384 m).
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