August 6, 2026
The acclimatization process is going great down in Peru! The team took to the route around Laguna Wilcacocha today, which sits above Huaraz at about 12,300 feet. It’s an excellent chance to stretch their legs after so much travel, and start getting used to some elevation.
The team hikes along the shore (Tyler Nachand)
Posing for a group photo on their first day of hiking! (Tyler Nachand)
Sheep along the shore of Laguna Wilcacocha (Tyler Nachand)