Off to the Donkey Races With a full crowd planning to climb, it is not surprising that the hut is loud at 6:30pm—our official bedtime for a night start. I put in my ear buds, listen to a podcast, and try to rest. I may even get an hour of sleep, which is an hour […]
Chilcebamba to Coto Hut Ossy says he’s running two schedules today: one for the Americans and one for the Mexican pair. Ours is a noon departure; theirs, 11:30. We’re a little troubled by sketchy weather forecasts. After lunch we’ll drive to the parking lot and hike an hour to the Coto hut. If the weather […]
We reached Rumiloma just after noon yesterday. It’s sunny and warm, and it feels great to unpack and dry out wet, muddy gear. As usual, the staff fires the wood-burning stove in our room—totally unnecessary for the temperature, but ideal for gear-drying. At 3 p.m., Ossy invited everyone up to his house to climb on […]
February 7: E-Day
Travels With Burma Jones 