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Chopikalki and Ishinka Expedition Off to a Great Start
MM Guide Juliana GarÂcia writes in to report that all six clients have arrived in Peru for the ChopakalÂki and IshinÂka expedition.
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Group welÂcome dinner.
They’ve finÂished two days of acclimaÂtiÂzaÂtion hikes; the first to WilcaÂcocha Lake and Cordillera Negra near Huaraz, the secÂond to ChuÂrup Lake at 14,000 feet. EveryÂone is feelÂing great and full of enerÂgy as they look forÂward to the next six days in the IshÂinÂca Valley.
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TakÂing a scenic break with some local wildlife.
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GetÂting some altiÂtude for acclimatization.
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Clear turquoise waters of ChuÂrup Lake.
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The group at ChuÂrup Lake, 14,000 ft/​4450 m.
~MM Guide Juliana GarÂcia, words and photos