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Maras & Pumahuanca Photography Workshop

A single day photographing Maras and the Pumahuanca valley, with personal instruction from Matt.

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A climber small on a snow ridge near the summit of Nevado Sirijuani, the long snow-covered wall of Sahuasiray filling the horizon behind, Peru — Drone photo of Matt near the summit of Nevado Sirijuani with Sahuasiray in the background

Looking out of a tent doorway from inside a sleeping bag, a climber's hands giving a thumbs up, a snow-covered peak framed beyond the stone wall of the camp, Cerro Soray, Peru — Thumbs up at Cerro Soray basecamp

Shafts of sunlight through haze across layered blue mountain ridges under a pale sky, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Rays of light pouring through the haze across layered ridges in the Cordillera Huayhuash

An orange sunrise over a dark rocky peak and a high plateau dotted with small lakes, the northwest glacier of Nevado Campa in the foreground and Nevado Salkantay far off on the horizon, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Sunrise on the northwest glacier of Nevado Campa with Nevado Salkantay in the distance

Aerial view of a small tin-roofed cabin in a green clearing, blue woodsmoke drifting across the meadow, cloud forest covering the slopes all around, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Cabin where AAV guests stay on the Laguna de los Cóndores trek

A tall waterfall dropping in two long tiers down a green and gold valley wall, a cloud-covered snow peak at the head of the valley, Ahobamba Valley, Peru — The tallest waterfall in the Cusco region

A small figure standing on a rocky outcrop in front of steep fluted snow and ice faces beneath heavy cloud, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — An independent trekker looks out at the mountains from Trapecio pass in the Cordillera Huayhuash

Black-and-white view from the trail below of a ridge in silhouette, the small stone ruin of Inti Punku standing on its crest, Peru — Inti Punku seen from the trail below

Folded mountain ridges in bands of rust red, violet, ochre and grey, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Bands of rock, violet and ochre throughout the southern parts of the Cordillera Huayhuash

Vertical view of a seated mummy covering its face with both hands under protective netting, wrapped funerary bundles on shelves beside it, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummies at the Leymebamba museum

Vertical view of two climbers standing beside their packs on the glacier, one raising an arm, the snow dome of Nevado Huascarán and a cloud behind, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — AAV clients on Nevado Huascarán

Four trekkers with large packs crossing a stream on a narrow plank bridge, golden grassland and snow-dusted peaks beyond, on the way to Ausangate base camp, Peru — River crossing en route to Ausangate basecamp

A tiny figure on a rocky ridge above a lake, a wall of glaciated peaks lit by evening sun beyond, near San Antonio pass, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Sunset from a ridge near San Antonio pass on the Huayhuash alpine circuit

Cloud tearing across snow-covered peaks and dark rock ridges under a grey sky, east side of the Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Moody light on the east side of the Huayhuash mountain range

Aerial view of the glaciated summits of Nevados Caracol, Concha de Caracol and Puca Punta in cold blue light, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Aerial view of Nevados Caracol, Concha de Caracol, and Puca Punta

Looking down on a person with arms spread on the walls between brown and white salt pans, framed by out-of-focus foliage, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru — Harvesting salt at Maras in the Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Three climbers standing on a rock outcrop at sunset, the snow-covered massif of Nevado Ausangate rising across the plain behind them, Peru — Climbers at sunset in front of Nevado Ausangate

Mummified dog remains with bared teeth lying on dark cloth in a glass display case, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummified dog on display at the Leymebamba museum

A chakana, the stepped Inca cross, carved into a weathered rock face streaked with green and ochre, Pacchanta, Peru — Chakana, or "Inca Cross", in Pacchanta, Peru

Three smiling riders on horses on a rocky trail between banks of snow, golden grass and a steep rock wall around them, Ahobamba Trek, Cusco region, Peru — AAV clients riding horses up Palqay Pass at 4,650m

The terraces and stone buildings of Machu Picchu below the peak of Huayna Picchu in early morning light, cloud and sunbeams over the mountains around it, Peru — Machu Picchu in the early morning as seen from the upper terraces

A snow-capped peak and long ridge rising above dark brown mountains, cloud on its flanks under a blue sky, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Drone shot of Nevados Salkantay and Tucarhuay (Humantay) from Cerro Soray basecamp

Vertical view of a trekker on a narrow trail through golden grass, the snow-covered flank of Nevado Salkantay behind, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV client en route to the Ahobamba Valley with Nevado Salkantay in the background

Close view of rectangular salt pans with crusted white walls and shallow brown water, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru — Up close photo of the salt pans of Maras

Vertical view of a huge glacier and icefall on Nevado Huascarán under a bright sun, climbers tiny on the snow far below, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — AAV clients below Nevado Huascarán

A person walking along the narrow white walls between shallow salt pans beside a steep red slope, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru — A local salt miner walking the narrow walls between the pans at Maras in the Sacred Valley

Vertical view of a seated mummy wrapped in brown cloth with its mouth open, beside funerary bundles painted with simple faces, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummy at the Leymebamba museum

Aerial view of the broad glaciated summit of Nevado Chumpe, its crevassed ice falling away beneath heavy cloud, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Aerial perspective of Nevado Chumpe

Black-and-white photo of a trekker standing on a dark ridge crest facing the snow-covered summits of Nevados Rasac and Yerupajá, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Nevados Rasac and Yerupajá seen from the Huayhuash alpine circuit

Looking down a steep snow slope at first light, the valleys towards Quiswarani and Lares still in shadow under a violet sky, Nevado Sirijuani, Peru — Looking down towards Quiswarani and Lares from Nevado Sirijuani

A line of climbers with packs working up a rocky slope patched with snow under a clear blue sky, on the way to moraine camp, Nevado Ausangate, Peru — Trail to Ausangate moraine camp

A trekker shading their eyes in tall golden grass beneath a green sign reading ACP Los Chilchos-Leymebamba, Refugio de Biodiversidad de Amazonas, blue sky behind, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Entrance to the private conservation area "Los Chilchos"

Black-and-white view of glaciated peaks and dark rock spires above a broken glacier, southern Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Impressive peaks in the southern Vilcanota mountain range

A hiker on a faint path through bright green hills, mist spilling over the ridge behind, upper Sacred Valley, Peru — Walking through the green valleys of the upper Sacred Valley in April

Looking up a broad snow slope along a climbing rope to a climber leading out near the crest, boot tracks running up the snow, Nevado Mariposa, Peru — Looking up at Macario Crispin taking the final lead on Nevado Mariposa

A trekker crossing a long wooden suspension bridge strung with cable through dense green forest, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — The first suspension bridge in the lower Ahobamba Valley

Small trekkers on a trail across a golden slope beneath the huge glaciated face of Nevado Salkantay and a dark rock cliff, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV clients beneath Nevado Salkantay on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu

A climber in a beanie looking out of an orange tent doorway at a sea of cloud and distant snow peaks, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Gazing out to the Amazon basin from inside our tent at Nevado Verónica high camp

Layer upon layer of dark forested ridges under a golden sky, a sea of cloud filling a distant valley, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Sunrise views into the virgin forests in the Amazonas region

An orange gatehouse with a thatched roof and a round thatched stone building beside it, a stone path lined with red flowers leading in, green mountains behind, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — The Leymebamba museum

Vertical view of a trail zigzagging up a golden slope, tiny trekkers on it, beneath the fluted ice of Nevado Salkantay's south face, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV clients beneath Nevado Salkantay's south face on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu

Black-and-white view of the houses and fields of the community of Quiswarani in a valley, the snow-streaked summit of Nevado Sirijuani rising behind, Peru — Nevado Sirijuani from the community of Quiswarani

A Puya Raimondii in full flower towering over a person sitting at its base, more plants scattered across the slope and mountains behind, Huascarán National Park, Peru — Puya Raimondii flowering in Huascarán National Park

Two climbers reduced to specks on a wide snow slope beneath the huge walls of Nevado Palcaraju West, Pucaranra and Chinchey beyond, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Passing beneath the walls of Nevado Palcaraju West with Pucaranra and Chinchey in the background

A trekker on a faint path through tall grass below the rock and snow summit of Nevado Shaqsha, cloud building above, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Approach to Nevado Shaqsha, Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz

Black-and-white photo of a trekker on a narrow path beneath a huge fin of rock in the mist, first pass of the Huayhuash trek, Peru — First pass on Day 1 of the Huayhuash trek

Black-and-white photo of two trekkers with poles crossing snowy, rocky ground, the huge snow-covered mass of Nevado Salkantay and cloud behind them, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV clients on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu with Nevado Salkantay looming above

A hiker in a red jacket on a rocky high pass, a turquoise lake and a wall of glaciated peaks spread out behind, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — A trekker exploring the ridges around San Antonio Pass in the Cordillera Huayhuash

A lone climber crossing a snowfield under the fluted snow ridges of the south peak of Nevado Shaqsha, the sky pink before sunrise, Peru — Dawn below Nevado Shaqsha south peak

A climber on a sharp, corniced snow ridge high above shadowed blue valleys and distant ranges, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Matt leads a novice climber up the east ridge of Nevado Verónica with Abra Malaga below

A trekker following a stream through a wide golden valley, cloud pouring off the glaciated peaks above, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Trekker following the river in the Huayhuash mountain range

The rocky summit of Nevado Mariposa wrapped in cloud lit pink at sunset, small lakes on the dark valley floor below, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Aerial shot of Nevado Mariposa at sunset

A climber in a red jacket alone on a dark plain at sunset, the snow-covered summit of Nevado Ausangate catching the last light behind, Peru — Climber at sunset in front of Nevado Ausangate

Close-up of mud-caked rubber boots with yellow soles on the floor of an inflatable boat, an oar resting against the side, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Tall boots required on the Laguna de los Cóndores trek

A snow-covered peak seen through twisted, moss-covered branches and the dark silhouettes of cloud-forest trees, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — Nevado Salkantay seen through the lush vegetation of the Ahobamba Valley cloud forest

Close-up of a mummy's face half hidden by its bony hands, teeth showing, under fine protective netting against a dark background, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummy covering its face at the Leymebamba museum

A steep snow and rock ridge rising into a clear sky above a sea of cloud, Puca Punta seen from Nevado Caracol, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Perspective of Puca Punta from Nevado Caracol

The Inti Punku ruins as a dark silhouette in thick cloud at dusk, its stone doorway just visible, Sacred Valley, Peru — Inti Punku at dusk, covered in clouds

Moss-hung cloud-forest trees framing a distant snow-covered peak and steep green cliffs under blue sky and cloud, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — The majestic Nevado Salkantay juxtaposed against the lush Ahobamba Valley cloud forest

Black-and-white aerial view of the steep rock and ice face of Nevado Jirishanca from the summit of Jirishanca Chico, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Aerial shot of Nevado Jirishanca seen from the summit of Jirishanca Chico in the Huayhuash range

A green hillside of scrub and trees with a few small red- and tin-roofed buildings, horses grazing on the slope between them, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — The Mountaineer's House in the Ahobamba Valley

A person standing on a braided riverbed looking up at the snow pyramid of Nevado Artesonraju, dry valley walls on either side, east end of Laguna Parón, Peru — Matt beneath the south face of Nevado Artesonraju on the east end of Laguna Parón

Three roped climbers with packs crossing the glacier toward yellow tents at Camp 1, the icefall of Nevado Huascarán and clouds behind, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — AAV guide and clients arriving at Camp 1

A waterfall streaming down a steep green valley wall beneath a line of snow-covered peaks, its river winding along the valley floor below, Ahobamba Valley, Peru — The tallest waterfall in the Cusco region, in the Ahobamba Valley

The south-west face of Salkantay, fluted with snow and ice above dark rock buttresses, cloud gathering at its base, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Hiking beneath the savage south-west face of Salkantay

Drone view of a dark lake reflecting white cloud, cupped by steep green slopes and limestone cliffs, more ridges and low cloud beyond, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Aerial view of the Laguna de los Cóndores

A row of mummies and cloth funerary bundles on a dark museum shelf, two mummified babies with exposed faces in the middle and several bundles wrapped in netting, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummified babies at the Leymebamba museum

A lone broad tree on a green slope in the foreground, a deep forested valley between steep ridges and limestone cliffs under a pale blue sky, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — View of the virgin valley above the Laguna de los Cóndores

A trail winding across a golden grassy slope with small trekkers on it, the vast glaciated face of Nevado Salkantay and white cloud above, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV clients hiking below Nevado Salkantay on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu

Dense dark forest canopy with low mist drifting over the treetops, Sacred Valley, Peru — Misty views of the cloud forest from the Mountaineer's House in the Ahobamba Valley

Vertical view of an AAV guide and a hiker on a narrow path under a huge limestone overhang, Chachapoya tomb walls with red painted friezes built into the cliff beside them, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — AAV guide at the Chachapoya site where the 219 mummies were recovered in 1997

A trekker standing in tall grass as thick fog fills the valley and hides the slopes above, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — Moody clouds along the Ancascocha expedition

Layers of dark mountain ridges fading into haze beneath an orange and violet sky, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Looking east into the Amazon basin from Nevado Verónica

Turquoise lakes spread across a golden high plain below dark ridges, a stone corral on the shore, the Seven Lakes of Pacchanta, Peru — The 7 Lagunas in Pacchanta, Peru

Vertical view down a long covered walkway with a corrugated roof held up by wooden posts, laundry hanging along the side and green plants at the edge, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Cabin above the Laguna de los Cóndores

A person with a headlamp crossing a wooden footbridge over a stream at dawn, tents beside Laguna Carhuacocha and snow peaks lit pink beyond, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Crossing the Laguna Carhuacocha bridge at dawn

An AAV guide in a cap and a many-pocketed vest holding up a hand line with a small trout on the end, standing in a boat beneath a forested cliff on dark water, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — AAV guide catching fresh trout from Laguna de los Cóndores

Several tents pitched on snow-covered moraine in morning light, a wall of glaciated peaks rising behind the camp, Nevado Ausangate, Peru — Moraine camp of Nevado Ausangate

A person walking up the path to the Inca stone gateway of Inti Punku on a ridge, the snow peak of Nevado Verónica rising behind in evening light, Peru — Matt walks among the Inti Punku ruins with Nevado Verónica in the background

Two hikers silhouetted on a green grassy ridge, a pointed rocky peak rising behind them under a pale sky, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — Three hikers high above the Sacred Valley on the first day of the Ancascocha trek

A trekker with a blue backpack and trekking pole climbing a rocky trail between brown slopes toward a snowy peak half hidden in cloud, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV client ascending the trail beneath Nevado Salkantay on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu

A hiker with arms raised on a muddy trail descending through thick cloud forest, a dog beside them among ferns and mossy trunks, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Walking down to the Laguna de los Cóndores

A hiker on a dirt trail through rocky grassland below a stone refuge and a large snow-covered mountain under grey cloud, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Refugio Pisco with Nevado Chopicalqui in the background

Black-and-white photo of a climber in a sleeping bag looking out of a tent doorway at snow peaks above a sea of cloud, Nevado Verónica high camp, Peru — AAV client at Nevado Verónica high camp

A climber in an orange jacket walking a rocky path through a moss-covered queñua forest of twisted trees, on the way to Refugio Ishinca, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Climber passing through the queñua forest en route to Refugio Ishinca in the Cordillera Blanca

Vertical view of tents on the glacier at Camp 1 of Nevado Huascarán, a red tunnel tent in front and a climber standing by the tents behind, an icefall rising above, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — AAV expedition at Camp 1 of Nevado Huascarán

A trekker walking a green valley below the glaciers of Nevado Yerupajá, its summit lit orange by the last of the sun, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Nevado Yerupajá

Aerial view of the snow-covered north face of Nevado Mariposa rising to a sharp summit, cloud building around it, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Aerial shot of Nevado Mariposa's north face

Dense cloud forest covering steep slopes, moss-hung trees in the foreground and ridge after forested ridge behind, around Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — The forest surrounding the Laguna de los Cóndores

An AAV guide crouching on a rock ledge beside Chachapoya stone funerary walls and a limestone overhang, wooden poles leaning against the ruins and forested mountains behind, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — AAV guide posed next to the mausoleums and artifacts that remain at the Chachapoya site

A climber walking the broad snow dome near the summit of Nevado Verónica, range after range spreading out far below, Peru — AAV client near the summit of Nevado Verónica

A still lake mirroring green hillsides and low cloud, a lone trekker walking the grassy shore, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — A small lake reflecting a lone trekker on the final day of the Ancascocha expedition

A roped climber leading up a broad snow slope in blue pre-dawn light, ice cliffs above on Nevado Caracol, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Climber leading up the slopes of Nevado Caracol

Several seated mummies and cloth funerary bundles, some painted with faces, lined up on shelves between orange metal posts, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Shelf of mummies wrapped and unwrapped at the Leymebamba museum

Two trekkers with large packs walking a stony trail through scrub, glaciated peaks at the head of the valley ahead, first day of the Santa Cruz trek, Peru — Trekkers on Day 1 of the Santa Cruz trek

Jim Bartle walking through golden grass past a stand of trees above Huaraz, the snow-covered massif of Nevado Hualcán rising behind at sunset, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Jim Bartle walking in the golden grasses above Huaraz with Nevado Hualcan at sunset

Aerial view along the line of jagged snow summits of Nevados Carnicero, Yerupajá, Yerupajá Chico, Jirishanca, Rondoy and Ninashanca, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Aerial view of Nevados Carnicero, Yerupajá, Yerupajá Chico, Jirishanca, Rondoy, and Ninashanca

Black-and-white aerial view of the rocky summit of Nevado Puscanturpa standing above a bank of cloud, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Aerial perspective of Nevado Puscanturpa in the Huayhuash mountain range

Wind-sculpted untouched snow along the crest of the south ridge of Nevado Campa against a deep blue sky, Peru — Untouched snow on the south ridge of Nevado Campa

A glowing orange tent beside a dark glacial lake at twilight, a waterfall and snow-covered peaks rising behind, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Campsite at dusk at Laguna Caramarca - Huayhuash alpine circuit

A woman sitting with her flock of sheep on a high green ridge at sunset, hazy valleys and ranges falling away behind, above the Cordillera Blanca, Peru — A woman sits with her sheep in the pastures above the Cordillera Blanca at sunset

A climber with a large pack walking up a green slope as cloud closes in around the ridges above, approaching moraine camp on Nevado Palcaraju, Peru — Climber approaching Nevado Palcaraju moraine camp in the clouds

Farm plots, stone walls and grazing horses on the floor of the Jancapampa valley, the glaciers of Nevados Pucajirca in cloud above, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Jancapampa valley with the Nevados Pucajirca in the clouds

The terraces and ruins of Machu Picchu on a ridge below Huayna Picchu, sunbeams breaking through heavy cloud over the mountains around it, Peru — Light peeking through the clouds over Machu Picchu - shot from the upper terraces

A climber balancing with arms outstretched on a rocky edge at dusk near Nevado Verónica basecamp, layers of hazy ridges and the jagged Nevados Terihuay in the distance, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Climber at dusk from Nevado Verónica basecamp with Nevados Terihuay in the background

A yellow bucket full of freshly caught trout on the scratched floor of a boat, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Fresh trout caught from the Laguna de los Cóndores

Vertical view of a snow-covered peak framed by dark cloud-forest trees and a steep green valley wall, under a blue sky, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — Views looking up the Ahobamba Valley on Day 3 of the trek to Machu Picchu

A single plant standing against drifting mist, the forested slope behind it thrown out of focus, cloud forest of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Plant in the cloud forests of the Vilcabamba mountain range

A long wooden cabin veranda under a pole roof, a dirt path running past lush trees and blankets hung to dry, a green hillside and blue sky beyond, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Cabin where AAV clients stay at the Laguna de los Cóndores

Mist and cloud drifting over steep slopes covered in dense green forest, Sacred Valley, Peru — Cloud forest on the Salkantay trek

A climber in an orange helmet looking up at a wall of blue glacier ice, ropes running up the face, Nevado Yanapaccha, Huascarán National Park, Peru — Climber on the wall of Nevado Yanapaccha in Huascarán National Park, Huaraz

The twin snow summits of Nevado Huascarán glowing in the last light of the day above dark foothills and trees, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Nevado Huascarán at sunset

Vertical black-and-white photo of a lone trekker on a dirt trail in a wide valley, snow-streaked peaks and heavy cloud above, Ahobamba Trek, Cusco region, Peru — AAV client approaching Palqay Pass

Black-and-white photo of a lone trekker on a trail across a wide high valley, snow-dusted mountains and heavy cloud above, Ahobamba Trek, Cusco region, Peru — AAV client on the approach to Palqay Pass, before reaching the Ahobamba Valley

Black-and-white aerial view down a deep valley, forested ridge behind forested ridge falling away into shadow, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — Aerial photo looking down the Ahobamba Valley towards Machu Picchu

A small house with a red roof and blue walls standing among stone-walled corrals on a high green pasture, snow-covered peaks of the Ausangate range behind, Cusco region, Peru — The Mountaineer's House in Pacchanta, with Nevado Ausangate in the background

Sunlit water leading to a forested shore, steep green mountains rising on both sides of a valley under broken cloud, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — View of the Laguna de los Cóndores from the paddle boat

Aerial view of the Seven Lakes of Pacchanta, turquoise water spread through a green valley between dark ridges, Peru — The 7 Lagunas from Nevado Mariposa advanced basecamp, Pacchanta

An orange supermoon rises above a line of snow-capped peaks glowing pink at dusk above brown hills, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Supermoon rises above the Cordillera Huayhuash in 2024

Aerial view of the dark rock summit of Cerro Soray streaked with snow, ridges and hazy ranges receding behind it, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Aerial photo of Cerro Soray

Snow-covered peaks catching the first light at dawn, the sun breaking the horizon between them, seen from the summit of Nevado Campa, Peru — Dawn from the summit of Nevado Campa looking to the south

Three trekkers standing on the edge of a grassy ridge under heavy cloud, mist rising from the valley below, above Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru — Three trekkers on a ridge in the upper Sacred Valley above Ollantaytambo

A trekker with walking poles on a dirt trail passing a house-sized boulder, valley walls rising on either side, Quilcayhuanca to Cojup trek, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Trekker passing a large boulder along the Quilcayhuanca-Cojup trek

A steep buttress of dark rock plastered with snow and ice, its crest cutting across a pale sky, Peru — An unclimbed drip of ice somewhere in Peru

A red dome tent pitched in a hollow dug into snow, a backpack at its entrance and cloud filling the valleys below, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — High camp on Nevado Verónica at 5,300 meters

Vertical view of two climbers far up a long, steep snow slope on Nevado Huascarán, heading into the clouds, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — AAV clients ascending to Camp 2 of Huascarán

Two weathered wooden carvings with simple faces leaning against a painted rock wall beside a small clay jar, bones lying on the stone floor, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Artifacts that still remain at the Chachapoya archeological site

Close view of a glacier with blue ice cliffs and seracs spilling over dark rock, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Seracs and blue ice in the Cordillera Huayhuash

Black-and-white view over layered ridges to a jagged peak standing above a band of cloud on the horizon, upper Ahobamba Valley, Peru — Layers of mountains looking in the direction of Machu Picchu from the upper Ahobamba Valley

Black-and-white photo of a climber crouched beside a tent at high camp on the snow, packs and ice axes stacked nearby, ranges stretching away behind, Nevado Verónica, Peru — High camp on Nevado Verónica with an AAV client

A worn spiral guest log book with a chalk-style cover reading Área de Conservación Privada Los Chilchos, lying on dark wooden boards, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Laguna de los Cóndores guest log book

A line of riders and pack horses crossing a steep grey scree slope streaked with golden grass, Ahobamba Trek, Cusco region, Peru — AAV trekking expedition ascending Palqay Pass

An orange dawn sky over a high plateau dotted with lakes, the snow of the south ridge of Nevado Campa in the foreground, Peru — Dawn from the south ridge of Nevado Campa

An orange tent glowing at night beside a lake, a waterfall and snow-covered peaks under a deep blue sky with faint stars, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Camp at Laguna Caramarca with Nevado Rasac in the background - Huayhuash alpine circuit

A stone funerary house with red zigzag friezes and small window openings, built under a massive rock overhang, green vegetation and blue sky beside it, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Mausoleums where the 219 mummies were found at the Laguna de los Cóndores

Dark jagged peaks wrapped in drifting cloud above slopes streaked red, purple and tan, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Mineral-streaked landscape in the southern Huayhuash

Aerial view of the glacier spilling down the northwest slopes of Nevado Sirijuani between dark rock ridges, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Aerial shot of Nevado Sirijuani's northwest slopes in the Urubamba mountain range

Alpenglow on the snow peaks of Nevado Artesonraju, Nevado Pirámide and Nevado Parón Grande above dark ridges, under a twilight sky with faint stars, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Alpenglow on Nevado Artesonraju, Nevado Pirámide, and Nevado Parón Grande (right to left)

A climber standing beside an orange tent at a rocky moraine camp, gear spread on the ground and a glacier spilling from the peaks behind, below Nevado Palcaraju, Peru — Moraine camp below Nevado Palcaraju, where Matt and Nate made the first ascent of the south face

Vertical view of a trekker in an orange hat climbing a brown grassy slope below a jagged snow-covered peak and blue sky, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV client on the trail to Incachiriaska Pass

A person walking towards stone ruins set among trees on the floor of a green valley, steep slopes rising on both sides, Pumahuanca valley above Urubamba, Peru — Ruins above Urubamba in the Pumahuanca valley

Black-and-white night photo of jagged rock towers silhouetted against a star-filled sky, Hatun Machay, Cordillera Negra, Peru — Astrophotography in Hatun Machay. The rocks were lit with a drone from above

A climber's view up snow slopes past the open lip of a crevasse towards dark summit rocks, northwest side of Nevado Sirijuani, Peru — Climbing the northwest slopes of Nevado Sirijuani, seen from the climber's point of view

A full moon glowing through haze between the tall flowering spikes of three Puya Raimondii plants at night, Huascarán National Park, Peru — Supermoon rising between three flowering Puya Raimondii in Huascarán National Park

A trekker on the trail passing beneath a huge boulder, a sharp snow peak rising at the head of the valley, Santa Cruz trek, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Day 2 of the Santa Cruz trek, passing under an impressive boulder

A trekker in a red jacket standing on a sharp ridge crest, a glaciated peak rising directly behind, near San Antonio pass, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Trekker posing on a ridge near San Antonio pass on the Huayhuash alpine circuit

Nate Heald, a tiny figure on the broad corniced snow summit of Nevado Palcaraju, above dark peaks partly hidden in cloud, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Nate Heald stands on the summit of Nevado Palcaraju after our ascent of the south face

A trekker crossing a narrow log bridge over a stream in a lush green valley, moss-hung branches overhead and steep forested cliffs beyond, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — Crossing the bridge that connects the trail to the Inca ruins and the Mountaineer's House

A hiker crossing a wide grass plain in morning light below a steep green peak, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — Departing from camp in the morning on Day 2 of the Ancascocha expedition

Snow-covered peaks framed in the open wooden window of Refugio Pisco, a woven blanket on the sill, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Looking out of the Refugio Pisco window

The snow-covered massif of Nevado Ausangate lit by low evening sun above a wide brown plain, a tiny figure crossing it, Peru — Nevado Ausangate from the final day of the Nevado Chumpe expedition

A mummy with its hands raised to its face under fine netting, beside a white skull wearing a catalogue tag, on museum shelves, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummies at the Leymebamba museum

A person standing at the corner of a tall dry-stone ruin topped with grass, boulders and scrub around it, Pumahuanca valley, Peru — Exploring the Pumahuanca valley ruins

A climber with a helmet, large backpack and ice axe on a rock ledge at the Yanapaccha trailhead, looking down the Llanganuco valley and its two turquoise lakes, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Climber looking down Llanganuco valley from the Yanapaccha trailhead

Black-and-white photo of a trekker standing among snowy rocks, the snow-covered bulk of Nevado Salkantay rising behind under broken cloud, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — AAV client on the descent from Incachiriaska Pass with Nevado Salkantay in the background

The snow-covered summit pyramid of Nevado Salkantay under a pale sky, spindrift blowing off its ridges, seen from the east, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Nevado Salkantay from its hidden east side

A climber's own shadow and ice axe on a steep snow face, cloud filling the valley far below, north face of Nevado Mariposa, Peru — Matt climbing Nevado Mariposa's north face, seen from his own point of view

An orange tent on the shore of Laguna Sarapacocha in daylight, the glacier and snow face of Yerupajá Sur filling the head of the valley, Peru — Day shot of a tent at Laguna Sarapacocha with Yerupajá Sur in the background

Black-and-white view of the rocky east face of Nevado Sirijuani above broken slabs, a patch of glacier below its summit, Peru — Nevado Sirijuani's east face

Four climbers in bright jackets walking a snow-dusted plain below dark ridges, a lake in the foreground, on the approach to Nevado Chumpe, Peru — Climbers on the approach to Nevado Chumpe

Cloud drifting across a steep green ridge and bands of rock, the slopes half hidden in mist, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — Hiking into the valley on Day 2 of the Ancascocha expedition

The snow and ice summits of Nevado Santa Cruz Grande under heavy cloud at dusk, seen across dark ridges from the Cordillera Negra, Peru — Nevado Santa Cruz Grande from the Cordillera Negra, Huaraz

Black-and-white photo of a lone trekker on a snowy, rocky slope beneath the broad snow-covered east face of Nevado Salkantay, Nevado Salkantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — The east face of Nevado Salkantay seen from below Incachiriaska Pass

An AAV guide in a dark jacket with a grey buff pulled over their head and face, looking sideways from the boat, a dark forested cliff and water behind, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — AAV guide rowing the boat across the Laguna de los Cóndores

A small stone hut with a pitched roof on a steep green slope, a craggy peak and cloud in the distance, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — The iconic stone hut on Day 1 of the Salkantay Trek

Vertical view of a trekker walking away across a long wooden suspension bridge into dark, dense forest, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — AAV client on the final stretch to the coffee farm

The terraces and stone ruins of Machu Picchu below the steep green peak of Huayna Picchu, with cloud in the valleys behind, Peru — Moody atmosphere at Machu Picchu as clouds break around Huayna Picchu

Black-and-white view of the glaciated faces of Nevados Caracol, Concha de Caracol and Puca Punta, streaked with dark rock ribs, seen from Nevado Campa, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Nevados Caracol, Concha de Caracol, and Puca Punta seen from Nevado Campa

A climber descending a narrow snow chute below Nevado Palcaraju West at dawn, the distant pyramid of Nevado Huantsán catching first light, Peru — Climber descending a chute below Nevado Palcaraju West with Nevado Huantsán in the distance

Layer upon layer of dark ridges fading towards the Amazon basin under an orange dawn sky, from Nevado Sirijuani base camp, Peru — The Amazon basin seen from Nevado Sirijuani basecamp

A climber crossing a broad snowfield at sunrise towards the sunlit summit of Nevado Ranrapalca, on the approach to high camp on Palcaraju, Peru — Approach to high camp on Palcaraju with Nevado Ranrapalca in the background

A tent glowing orange in the dark beside Laguna Sarapacocha under a sky thick with stars, the snow face of Yerupajá Sur rising behind, Peru — Night shot of a tent at Laguna Sarapacocha with Yerupajá Sur in the background

Close-up of a mummified cat's head with sharp teeth, a bone and cord tied at its muzzle, behind glass, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummified cat at the Leymebamba museum

A man in a cap resting a hand on an overgrown Inca stone wall, thick green vegetation all around, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — Exploring the Inca town, only a 15-minute walk from the Mountaineer's House in the Ahobamba Valley

Hundreds of terraced salt pans filling a steep ravine, with a village and green fields on the valley floor below, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru — The salt pans at Maras in Urubamba looking down into the Sacred Valley

A cream cloth with a woven red band of stylised animal figures in yellow and green, seen through display glass, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Chachapoya culture textile at the Leymebamba museum

Close-up of salt pans stepping down a slope, their walls crusted white and brown, the nearest edge out of focus, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru — Salt pans at Maras

Aerial view of the glaciated north face of Nevado Ausangate under a sky streaked orange at sunset, brown ridges spreading out below, Peru — Aerial photo of the north face of Nevado Ausangate

A trekker on a path through tussock grass below a glacier hanging between dark rock towers, cloud low over the peaks, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Trekker in the Huayhuash mountain range

The steep, pyramid-shaped snow peak of Nevado Artesonraju lit pink at dawn against a violet sky, with a jagged snowy ridge beyond, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Nevado Artesonraju at dawn from Alpamayo basecamp

Black-and-white night photo of a climber's headlamp on the east ridge of Nevado Verónica, the lights of Sacred Valley towns glowing far below, Peru — AAV client following the east ridge of Nevado Verónica at night above the Sacred Valley

A trekker with a large pack crossing a wide scree slope on the path to Cerro Soray base camp, rocky peaks ahead, Peru — An AAV client walks along the path to Cerro Soray basecamp

Black-and-white photo of two trekkers walking along a trail cut into a steep slope, jagged snow-covered peaks and cloud ahead, Ahobamba Trek, Cusco region, Peru — Setting out on the Ahobamba Trek to Machu Picchu from Waywakunka Pass

A mummy with hands pressed to its face, wrapped in netting, standing in front of shelves of textile-covered funerary bundles, Museo Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru — Mummies at the Leymebamba museum

Pale rock slabs and grass on the shoreline mirrored perfectly in the still green water of Laguna Churup, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Reflection shot at Laguna Churup, Huaraz

A condor soaring against a deep blue sky above a rocky ridge topped with snow, near Soraypampa, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — A condor flying above the Cerro Soray basecamp near Soraypampa

Close-up of a human skull patched with bright yellow lichen, resting on a stone shelf with blurred tomb walls behind, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Skull at the Laguna de los Cóndores archeological site

Close-up of a fern frond uncurling from its spiral against a soft, blurred green background, Ahobamba Valley, Cusco region, Peru — One of many beautiful plants found in the Ahobamba Valley

A trekker walking up a grassy slope past rocky outcrops, the snow-covered summit of Nevado Verónica rising behind, Sacred Valley, Peru — A trekker with Nevado Verónica in the background

A climber leading a steep pitch of ice on the east ridge of Nevado Verónica in warm evening light, two ropes running down the face, Peru — Climber leading WI3 ice on the east ridge of Nevado Verónica

Black-and-white view of the snow and rock summits of Nevado San Juan with lens-shaped clouds above them, from the Quilcayhuanca valley, Peru — Nevado San Juan seen from the Quilcayhuanca valley

A Peruvian mountain guide in a cap playing the flute on sunlit golden grassland at Nevado Ausangate basecamp, a glaciated snow peak and dark moraine behind him, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — A Peruvian mountain guide playing the flute at Nevado Ausangate basecamp

The pyramid of Nevado Artesonraju lit by moonlight under a sky full of stars, boulders on the dark grassland of Alpamayo base camp in front, Peru — Night photo of Nevado Artesonraju from Alpamayo basecamp

The stone doorway of the Inti Punku ruins at night under a star-filled sky, moonlight on the snow of Nevado Verónica behind, Peru — Inti Punku ruins at night

Two climbers on the summit ridge of Cerro Soray, one taking the photo and the other raising an arm, a sea of cloud and distant ranges below, Peru — Summit selfie from Cerro Soray of Matt and his client

Black-and-white view of a broken glacier tumbling between dark rock walls, the summit of Nevados Pucajirca lost in cloud above, Cordillera Blanca, Peru — Glaciers below Nevados Pucajirca

Alpacas grazing on snowy grassland above the turquoise water of Laguna Sibinacocha, snow-covered hills behind, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Alpacas above Laguna Sibinacocha, Vilcanota mountain range

An orange tent on the shore of a still lake below a snow-covered peak and glacier, flanked by dark rock walls, Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru — Camp beneath Yerupaja Sur on the lakeshore of Sarapacocha - Huayhuash Alpine Circuit

A red tent pitched on the grass beside the turquoise water of Laguna Caramarca, a trekker at the shore and the glaciers of Nevado Rasac behind, Peru — Trekker camping at Laguna Caramarca below Nevado Rasac

A climber standing on a rocky shoulder at sunset as cloud pours past, a dark rock tower behind, Nevado Verónica base camp, Peru — Nevado Verónica basecamp at sunset

A dark mountainside in shadow above valleys filling with cloud, sunlit brown ridges and a snowy range on the horizon, Cordillera Urubamba, Peru — Looking east towards Lares from Nevado Verónica basecamp

Black-and-white photo of a climber on the final snow slopes of Nevado Verónica, the sun low over ridges and cloud beyond, Peru — AAV client near the final summit slopes of Nevado Verónica

A climber in a helmet and backpack standing on a rocky summit, a sea of cloud and distant ridges below, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — An AAV client standing on the summit of Cerro Soray in the Vilcabamba mountain range

A small hiker on a steep knife-edge grassy ridge beside a sheer dark rock wall with patches of snow and a lake at its foot, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — A trekker standing on the ridge above Laguna Humantay

A lone hiker on a broad grassy ridge above a deep valley, a snow-capped peak rising beyond under a bright sky, Ancascocha, Sacred Valley, Peru — Aerial perspective from Day 1 of the Ancascocha expedition

Three horses standing in silhouette on a ridge as thick cloud rolls across the slopes behind them, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru — Moody image of horses in the Vilcabamba mountain range

A climber with a large pack walking a snow slope in cold morning light, the pyramid of a distant snow peak on the skyline, below Nevado Palcaraju West, Peru — Before descending below the massive walls of Nevado Palcaraju West

An AAV guide in a cap and a red-and-white jacket leaning over the side of a boat to handle a fishing line, a moss-covered cliff and green hills across the lake, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — AAV guide fishing for fresh trout

Rough wooden bunk beds with bright red mattresses and wool blankets in a dim room, backpacks and boots on the earth floor, Laguna de los Cóndores, Amazonas, Peru — Room at the cabin above the Laguna de los Cóndores

Aerial view of a climber standing on the snow summit ridge of Nevado Campa, turquoise lakes on the plateau below and glaciated peaks behind, Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru — Aerial photo of Matt on the summit of Nevado Campa in the Vilcanota mountain range

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