Inca Trail trekkers across Dead Woman’s Pass

Sept 3, 2024 – The Inca Trail team continued the gradual ascent out of the Urubamba River valley, all the way to the famous Dead Woman’s Pass (13,780 feet).  Then, a nearly 2000 foot drop down the rugged stone steps of the Inca Trail led them to the second camp at Pacamayo.  Tyler reports the weather has remained dry, though they had some clouds which kept the temperature nice for hiking.  Everyone is acclimatizing normally and doing well.  Next up is the most rugged section of the route (a few thousand more stone steps!)  as they continue traversing the ridge that leads to Machu Picchu.