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Surrounded by giants. Pisco high route, Cordillera Blanca, Peru. From right to left:
Pisco (5,752 m / 18,871 ft) Tocllaraju (6,032 m / 19,790 ft) Huandoy North (6,395 m / 20,980 ft) Huandoy South (6,160 m / 20,209 ft) Unknown peak
(other side of the gorge)
Huascaran North (6,655 m / 21,833 ft) Huascaran South (6,768 m / 22,204 ft) Chopicalqui (6,354m / 20,846 ft)
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June 2012
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SteriPEN water purification system review →
I’ve been looking at water purification systems in preparation for an upcoming Peru trip. Previously I have only ever used chemical purification. Given that the Peru trip will be 12 days, I wanted something which was lightweight and relatively quick at purifying water. Until recently it was difficult to find a filter that could kill both bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, but that has changed...
May 2012
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Wilderness Hikes blog →
A new blog covering multi-day hikes in unusual, far off locations.
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